Percentage of Households Making Over $400K by State 2025
District of Columbia
9%
Connecticut
6%
California
5%
Massachusetts
5%
New Jersey
5%
Washington
5%
Alaska
4%
Hawaii
4%
Maryland
4%
Michigan
4%
Nevada
4%
New Hampshire
4%
New York
4%
Utah
4%
Virginia
4%
Arizona
3%
Colorado
3%
Delaware
3%
Illinois
3%
Kansas
3%
Kentucky
3%
Maine
3%
Montana
3%
Nebraska
3%
North Carolina
3%
North Dakota
3%
Ohio
3%
Oregon
3%
Pennsylvania
3%
Rhode Island
3%
South Carolina
3%
South Dakota
3%
Texas
3%
Vermont
3%
Wisconsin
3%
Alabama
2%
Florida
2%
Georgia
2%
Idaho
2%
Indiana
2%
Minnesota
2%
Missouri
2%
Oklahoma
2%
Tennessee
2%
West Virginia
2%
Wyoming
2%
Arkansas
1%
Iowa
1%
Louisiana
1%
Mississippi
1%
New Mexico
1%
State | % of Households Making Over 400k Gross (2024)↓ | Gross Earnings of Top 1% 2024 | Average Gross Income 2024 | Median Gross Income 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | District of Columbia | 9% | $1.03 Mn | $163,421 | $110,825 |
 | Connecticut | 6% | $1.14 Mn | $141,649 | $92,148 |
 | California | 5% | $849,049 | $134,268 | $89,300 |
 | Massachusetts | 5% | $714,795 | $145,422 | $105,700 |
 | New Jersey | 5% | $704,678 | $136,053 | $91,620 |
 | Washington | 5% | $720,636 | $132,821 | $94,000 |
 | Alaska | 4% | $639,115 | $128,216 | $99,208 |
 | Hawaii | 4% | $636,453 | $128,986 | $96,320 |
 | Maryland | 4% | $624,410 | $138,093 | $102,150 |
 | Michigan | 4% | $603,610 | $111,282 | $77,028 |
 | Nevada | 4% | $596,578 | $111,098 | $81,005 |
 | New Hampshire | 4% | $618,613 | $131,932 | $98,920 |
 | New York | 4% | $751,103 | $119,792 | $81,759 |
 | Utah | 4% | $544,923 | $131,404 | $101,013 |
 | Virginia | 4% | $736,701 | $130,333 | $96,964 |
 | Arizona | 3% | $550,198 | $110,391 | $83,000 |
 | Colorado | 3% | $528,000 | $130,030 | $96,710 |
 | Delaware | 3% | $660,499 | $114,638 | $87,003 |
 | Illinois | 3% | $694,800 | $118,130 | $87,620 |
 | Kansas | 3% | $852,821 | $114,828 | $84,063 |
 | Kentucky | 3% | $773,254 | $97,273 | $62,029 |
 | Maine | 3% | $473,999 | $104,179 | $75,024 |
 | Montana | 3% | $497,502 | $105,915 | $79,406 |
 | Nebraska | 3% | $697,302 | $118,696 | $89,455 |
 | North Carolina | 3% | $633,412 | $102,424 | $69,000 |
 | North Dakota | 3% | $527,100 | $102,734 | $75,626 |
 | Ohio | 3% | $583,259 | $105,401 | $74,195 |
 | Oregon | 3% | $521,203 | $116,365 | $88,506 |
 | Pennsylvania | 3% | $603,851 | $110,158 | $77,472 |
 | Rhode Island | 3% | $517,500 | $111,427 | $82,000 |
 | South Carolina | 3% | $676,882 | $100,558 | $69,097 |
 | South Dakota | 3% | $559,164 | $108,465 | $82,021 |
 | Texas | 3% | $660,014 | $112,924 | $78,600 |
 | Vermont | 3% | $587,900 | $118,637 | $85,000 |
 | Wisconsin | 3% | $580,850 | $112,988 | $79,501 |
 | Alabama | 2% | $521,494 | $88,683 | $60,000 |
 | Florida | 2% | $555,002 | $102,728 | $72,000 |
 | Georgia | 2% | $586,543 | $103,363 | $72,001 |
 | Idaho | 2% | $485,101 | $96,650 | $73,907 |
 | Indiana | 2% | $467,510 | $104,059 | $76,041 |
 | Minnesota | 2% | $455,600 | $114,366 | $90,032 |
 | Missouri | 2% | $465,655 | $106,172 | $78,062 |
 | Oklahoma | 2% | $481,154 | $93,234 | $67,302 |
 | Tennessee | 2% | $485,752 | $99,523 | $73,000 |
 | West Virginia | 2% | $467,823 | $86,057 | $60,000 |
 | Wyoming | 2% | $403,024 | $96,238 | $77,082 |
 | Arkansas | 1% | $380,300 | $87,345 | $63,200 |
 | Iowa | 1% | $380,536 | $101,615 | $80,481 |
 | Louisiana | 1% | $399,548 | $78,620 | $57,545 |
 | Mississippi | 1% | $353,876 | $75,425 | $55,000 |
 | New Mexico | 1% | $392,031 | $84,625 | $60,100 |
The Eastern European population in the United States is diverse and widespread, with significant communities residing in various states across the country. States like New York, Illinois, and New Jersey host large Eastern European populations, comprising immigrants and descendants from countries such as Poland, Ukraine, Russia, and others. These communities contribute to the cultural fabric of their respective states, preserving and sharing their traditions, languages, and customs through vibrant festivals, cultural centers, and community events.
Moreover, the Eastern European diaspora has significantly influenced American culture, particularly in areas such as cuisine, music, literature, and the arts. Traditional dishes like pierogi, borscht, and goulash have found their way into American culinary traditions through Eastern European immigrants, enriching the nation’s gastronomic landscape. Additionally, the prevalence of Eastern European cultural festivals, language schools, and artistic performances showcases the enduring impact of these communities on the cultural tapestry of the United States.
