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Map: Where America's veterans live
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The U.S. states with the greatest shares of veterans are Alaska (9.7%), Virginia (9.0%) and Montana (8.6%), per the latest census data.
- New York (3.3%), New Jersey (3.4%) and Washington, D.C. (3.5%) had the lowest share.
How it works: That's among civilians 18 and older, according to 2025 American Community Survey.
The big picture: Veterans make up 5.9% of the U.S. population overall.
