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Vietnam veterans are distributed across the United States, with some states having higher concentrations than others. California has the highest number of Vietnam Veterans with 531,254 individuals. Following closely behind are Florida with 507,334 veterans and Texas with 461,679 veterans. These states have large populations, which may contribute to their higher numbers of Vietnam veterans. On the other end of the spectrum, Vermont has the lowest number of Vietnam veterans, with 13,653 individuals. North Dakota, Wyoming, and the District of Columbia also have relatively lower numbers of Vietnam Veterans.

The data highlights that states with larger populations tend to have higher numbers of Vietnam Veterans. This correlation can be attributed to various factors, including the recruitment patterns during the war and the post-war migration of veterans. States like California, Florida, and Texas, which are not only populous but also have significant military bases and strong veteran support systems, tend to attract and retain a large number of veterans. Additionally, the presence of major urban centers in states like New York, Pennsylvania, and Illinois might contribute to the concentration of Vietnam veterans. These states often offer better access to healthcare facilities and support services for veterans. Nevertheless, it’s important to remember that Vietnam veterans can be found in communities across the country, with each state having its own unique stories and experiences related to the war and its aftermath.

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#StateVietnam War VeteransKorean War VeteransVeteran PopulationVietnam War Casualties
1California531,254132,5421,525,7465,575
2Florida507,334127,6291,416,4721,954
3Texas461,67983,6671,435,5273,415
4Pennsylvania268,63268,143731,4113,147
5Ohio247,60851,174685,9053,094
6New York234,64669,245676,2954,119
7North Carolina223,22941,346654,3651,613
8Georgia202,65432,126625,2511,581
9Michigan201,28543,845532,3942,657
10Illinois199,74746,440553,5932,936
11Virginia197,41235,076674,2421,305
12Arizona184,35439,295491,239619
13Washington183,68831,253517,9121,047
14Tennessee155,26127,352428,5191,295
15Missouri147,40330,322391,5131,418
16South Carolina133,14321,613360,355895
17Indiana130,70527,276372,0741,534
18Colorado124,55822,853370,677623
19Wisconsin117,60627,649319,2801,161
20New Jersey115,12635,079313,9281,487
21Alabama114,23221,723324,8571,208
22Minnesota111,43828,659291,4531,077
23Maryland109,07022,331357,2611,014
24Oregon105,56322,238273,946710
25Massachusetts101,91132,056290,6481,331
26Oklahoma98,15117,878266,895987
27Kentucky94,42415,826257,4521,056
28Louisiana85,37815,816239,881885
29Nevada74,31413,163205,659149
30Arkansas72,63914,380191,786592
31Iowa65,36216,814178,481851
32Kansas61,70714,218172,750627
33Connecticut57,46717,589160,142612
34Mississippi56,60710,963164,687636
35New Mexico54,01010,898141,558395
36West Virginia49,3259,514125,084733
37Idaho44,1578,018115,549217
38Utah41,6909,192120,198361
39Nebraska39,92810,046113,567396
40Maine39,1358,063101,652341
41New Hampshire34,7197,63693,326226
42Hawaii33,0876,83897,478276
43Montana32,3285,57685,401267
44Delaware25,3794,63865,065122
45South Dakota20,5194,68955,969192
46Rhode Island19,7715,27352,128209
47Alaska19,1742,08664,76557
48Wyoming16,8622,97444,403119
49North Dakota15,4353,14646,288199
50Vermont13,6533,03534,915100
51District of Columbia7,0442,42025,514242

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114,232

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In Alabama, there are 114,232 Vietnam War veterans.

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19,174

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In Alaska, there are 19,174 Vietnam War veterans.

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184,354

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In Arizona, there are 184,354 Vietnam War veterans.

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Arkansas

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72,639

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In Arkansas, there are 72,639 Vietnam War veterans.

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California

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531,254

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In California, there are 531,254 Vietnam War veterans.

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Colorado

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124,558

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In Colorado, there are 124,558 Vietnam War veterans.

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Connecticut

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57,467

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In Connecticut, there are 57,467 Vietnam War veterans.

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25,379

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In Delaware, there are 25,379 Vietnam War veterans.

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District of Columbia

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7,044

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In the District of Columbia, there are 7,044 Vietnam War veterans.

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Florida

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507,334

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1,416,472

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In Florida, there are 507,334 Vietnam War veterans.

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Georgia

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202,654

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In Georgia, there are 202,654 Vietnam War veterans.

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Hawaii

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33,087

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In Hawaii, there are 33,087 Vietnam War veterans.

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44,157

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In Idaho, there are 44,157 Vietnam War veterans.

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199,747

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In Illinois, there are 199,747 Vietnam War veterans.

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130,705

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In Indiana, there are 130,705 Vietnam War veterans.

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65,362

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In Iowa, there are 65,362 Vietnam War veterans.

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61,707

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In Kansas, there are 61,707 Vietnam War veterans.

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Kentucky

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94,424

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In Kentucky, there are 94,424 Vietnam War veterans.

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85,378

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In Louisiana, there are 85,378 Vietnam War veterans.

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39,135

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In Maine, there are 39,135 Vietnam War veterans.

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109,070

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In Maryland, there are 109,070 Vietnam War veterans.

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101,911

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In Massachusetts, there are 101,911 Vietnam War veterans.

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201,285

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In Michigan, there are 201,285 Vietnam War veterans.

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111,438

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In Minnesota, there are 111,438 Vietnam War veterans.

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56,607

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In Mississippi, there are 56,607 Vietnam War veterans.

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147,403

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In Missouri, there are 147,403 Vietnam War veterans.

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32,328

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In Montana, there are 32,328 Vietnam War veterans.

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39,928

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In Nebraska, there are 39,928 Vietnam War veterans.

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74,314

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In Nevada, there are 74,314 Vietnam War veterans.

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34,719

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In New Hampshire, there are 34,719 Vietnam War veterans.

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115,126

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In New Jersey, there are 115,126 Vietnam War veterans.

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54,010

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In New Mexico, there are 54,010 Vietnam War veterans.

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234,646

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In New York, there are 234,646 Vietnam War veterans.

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223,229

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In North Carolina, there are 223,229 Vietnam War veterans.

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15,435

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In North Dakota, there are 15,435 Vietnam War veterans.

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247,608

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In Ohio, there are 247,608 Vietnam War veterans.

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98,151

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In Oklahoma, there are 98,151 Vietnam War veterans.

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105,563

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In Oregon, there are 105,563 Vietnam War veterans.

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268,632

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In Pennsylvania, there are 268,632 Vietnam War veterans.

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19,771

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In Rhode Island, there are 19,771 Vietnam War veterans.

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133,143

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In South Carolina, there are 133,143 Vietnam War veterans.

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20,519

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In South Dakota, there are 20,519 Vietnam War veterans.

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155,261

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In Tennessee, there are 155,261 Vietnam War veterans.

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461,679

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1,435,527

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In Texas, there are 461,679 Vietnam War veterans.

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41,690

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In Utah, there are 41,690 Vietnam War veterans.

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13,653

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In Vermont, there are 13,653 Vietnam War veterans.

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197,412

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In Virginia, there are 197,412 Vietnam War veterans.

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183,688

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#12

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In Washington, there are 183,688 Vietnam War veterans.

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49,325

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In West Virginia, there are 49,325 Vietnam War veterans.

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117,606

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In Wisconsin, there are 117,606 Vietnam War veterans.

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16,862

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In Wyoming, there are 16,862 Vietnam War veterans.

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