Skunk Population by State 2023

Note:
- According to studies of wildlife populations, there is typically one skunk for every 10 acres of ideal environment. In addition, there are 13.5 skunks for every square mile of farmland.
- There are a total of 12 species in the skunk family. Ten of those species are native to the Western Hemisphere. Skunk species are divided into four genera: Conepatus, Mephitis, Mydaus, and Spilogale.
- The most common skunks in North America are terrestrial creatures that can adapt to many different environments. Thirteen different subspecies of striped skunks exist. From northern Mexico to southern Canada, you can find homes for striped skunks. It can be found in every single state in North America.