Southern states make up eight of the 10 states with the highest disability rate: Share of population with disability for 10 states with highest disability rates
| State | Share of population with disability |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 19.3% |
| Arkansas | 17.6% |
| Kentucky | 17.4% |
| Mississippi | 16.8% |
| Oklahoma | 16.3% |
| Alabama | 16.1% |
| New Mexico | 16.0% |
| Maine | 15.8% |
| Louisiana | 15.5% |
| Tennessee | 15.3% |
| United States | 12.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, ACS Five-Year Estimates, Table S1810, “Disability Characteristics,” 2021.