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Mega Millions States

New York has the highest Jackpot Winners (44), followed by California (36) and New Jersey (24). Rhode Island has the lowest (1).

Culture51 states · 5 metricsUpdated Nov 16, 2023Original page
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Jackpot Winners

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Distribution Median and middle halfThe median is the middle value: half of places are above it, half below. The middle half is the range holding the central 50% of places.More in the glossary →

Each dot is one state; the lines mark the median and the middle half.

Median
2.5
Middle half 1 – 13.25
Average
8.68
28 states
Highest
44
New York
Lowest
1
Rhode Island

Data

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51 states · # = rank by Jackpot Winners
#
1New YorkYes443658.822,002
2CaliforniaYes36365—2,005
3New JerseyYes2436531,999
4OhioYes2018042,002
5MichiganYes183654.251,996
6GeorgiaYes1618061,996
7IllinoisYes143653.751,996
8TexasYes13180—2,003
9MarylandYes111828.751,996
10VirginiaYes1018041,996
11FloridaYes5180—2,013
11WashingtonYes51808.52,002
11MassachusettsYes536551,996
14PennsylvaniaYes33653.072,010
15North CarolinaYes21805.752,010
15ArizonaYes218052,010
15TennesseeYes2180—2,010
15IndianaYes21803.42,010
15MissouriYes218042,010
20WisconsinYes11807.752,010
20MinnesotaYes13657.252,010
20South CarolinaYes118072,010
20ArkansasYes118072,010
20KansasYes136552,010
20IdahoYes11807.42,010
20New HampshireYes1365—2,010
20MaineYes136552,010
20Rhode IslandYes13655.992,010
—ColoradoYes—18042,010
—AlabamaNo————
—KentuckyYes—18062,010
—LouisianaYes—18052,011
—OregonYes—36582,010
—OklahomaYes—18042,010
—ConnecticutYes—1806.992,010
—UtahNo————
—NevadaNo————
—IowaYes—36552,010
—MississippiYes—1803.00 - 5.002,020
—New MexicoYes—9062,010
—NebraskaYes—18052,010
—West VirginiaYes—1806.52,010
—HawaiiNo————
—MontanaYes—1806.92,010
—DelawareYes—3656.62,010
—South DakotaYes—180—2,010
—North DakotaYes—1802.92,010
—AlaskaNo————
—District of ColumbiaYes—1808.52,010
—VermontYes—36562,010
—WyomingYes—180—2,014

What correlates with Jackpot Winners?

Pearson r against 2,127 other state metrics sharing at least 17 states. Ranks are read by standing: a better rank counts as higher, whether rank 1 is the best place on a list or the worst. Correlation is not causation.

Higher together

Places that have a higher Jackpot Winners tend to score higher on these (or rank better)

  1. Estimated Muslim PopulationMuslim Population by State
    r = +0.89 · very strong · n = 28
    Plot
  2. Muslim CongregationsMuslim Population by State
    r = +0.89 · very strong · n = 28
    Plot
  3. Jewish Population By State
    r = +0.85 · very strong · n = 28
    Plot
  4. Bar Exam TakersHardest Bar Exams by State
    r = +0.84 · very strong · n = 20
    Plot
  5. Total AccidentsTrain Accidents by State
    r = +0.84 · very strong · n = 28
    Plot
  6. # of NBA Players from State (Cumulative)NBA Players by State
    r = +0.84 · very strong · n = 28
    Plot

Opposite directions

Places that have a higher Jackpot Winners tend to score lower on these (or rank worse)

  1. State Freedom ScoreState Powers
    r = −0.71 · very strong · n = 28
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  2. % VeteransVeterans Unemployment Benefits by State
    r = −0.68 · strong · n = 28
    Plot
  3. Supplies RankBest States for FishingA rank: rank 1 is the best
    r = −0.68 · strong · n = 28
    Plot
  4. Overall Freedom ScoreMost Libertarian States
    r = −0.67 · strong · n = 28
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  5. Drive SoloCommute Time by State
    r = −0.66 · strong · n = 28
    Plot
  6. FTE Convictions RankMost Corrupt StatesA rank: rank 1 is the worst
    r = −0.64 · strong · n = 28
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Quick answers

Which state has the highest Jackpot Winners?
New York has the highest Jackpot Winners, at 44, followed by California (36) and New Jersey (24).
Which state has the lowest Jackpot Winners?
Rhode Island has the lowest Jackpot Winners, at 1.
What is the median Jackpot Winners across US states?
The median is 2.5 across the 28 US states with data.
Where does this mega millions states data come from?
Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Mega Millions Participating States.

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