US Top 1% Income
US Top 1% Income
A new year started, which means another tax season is coming. This week, the dataset I visualized is the top 1% income by states in 2025 based on IRS tax return data. The original dataset comes from smartasset.
My Visualization
I used a hex map to show income by states in a more compact way.
Please note that all the visualizations are designed for desktop view, so it is recommended to view them on a desktop device.
Insights
- Connecticut is the only state where it takes more than $1 million to be a top 1% earner. This is likely because it concentrates extremely high-paying finance and executive jobs next to New York City, combined with a small population and a very top-heavy income distribution;
- Generally speaking, states on the west and east coasts have higher income floor to be a top 1% earner.
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