Republican Vote Share vs. Median Household Income by State
States with higher Median Household Income tend to have lower Republican Vote Share.
Very strong link: a correlation of −0.73 across 51 states.CorrelationHow closely two metrics move together, from −1 to +1. Near +1: both rise together. Near −1: one rises as the other falls. Near 0: no clear link.More in the glossary →
Each dot in the chart is one of 51 states. The correlation between Median Household Income and Republican Vote Share is -0.73, a very strong relationship: about 53% of the differences in Republican Vote Share from place to place line up with Median Household Income. Ranked instead of measured, the link is -0.74.
The highest Republican Vote Share is in Wyoming (72.3%), West Virginia (70.0%) and North Dakota (67.5%); the lowest is in District of Columbia (6.47%), Vermont (32.6%) and Maryland (34.3%). The median state has 51.0% for Republican Vote Share and $77,485 for Median Household Income.
The biggest exceptions sit furthest from the trend line. Wyoming, Utah and Idaho have a much higher Republican Vote Share than their Median Household Income would predict, while District of Columbia, Vermont and New Mexico have a much lower one.
This is a comparison across places, not proof that one causes the other: both can follow from something else, such as income, age or how urban a place is. Median Household Income is from 2024 and Republican Vote Share from 2024.
Highest Republican Vote Share
| Place | Republican Vote Share | Median Household Income |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 72.3% | $76,176 |
| West Virginia | 70.0% | $59,608 |
| North Dakota | 67.5% | $76,657 |
| Idaho | 66.9% | $77,800 |
| Oklahoma | 66.2% | $65,039 |
Lowest Republican Vote Share
| Place | Republican Vote Share | Median Household Income |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 6.47% | $109,870 |
| Vermont | 32.6% | $81,203 |
| Maryland | 34.3% | $103,678 |
| Massachusetts | 36.2% | $103,960 |
| Hawaii | 37.5% | $100,389 |
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- Full ranking and sources for Median Household Income
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