WalletHub recently released updated rankings for 2021's Most Patriotic States in America and South Carolina ranked as the 19th most patriotic in the country. This is a drop from last year’s 10th place ranking.
To determine where Americans have the most red, white, and blue pride, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 13 key indicators of patriotism. Their data set ranges from the state's military enlistees and veterans to the share of adults who voted in the 2020 presidential election to AmeriCorps volunteers per capita. Below are some additional highlights from the report.
Patriotism in South Carolina (1=Most Patriotic; 25=Avg.):
- 3rd – Average Number of Military Enlistees per 1,000 Civilian Adults
- 7th – Active-Duty Military Personnel per 100,000 Civilian Adults
- 7th – Veterans per 1,000 Civilian Adults
- 1st – Civics Education Requirement
- 29th – Volunteer Hours per Resident
To see the full report, click here.
