This map of the most recent census data (for 2003) shows an interesting divide: Blue States are those whose median income for a family of four exceeds the U.S. median of $65,093, while Red States are those whose median income is less than the U.S. median:
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Note the eerie similarity with the 2004 presidential election map:
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Thanks to American Street for the tip. For prior Red State-Blue State TaxProf Blog posts, see:
- Red States Feed at Federal Trough, Blue States Supply the Feed
- Red State, Blue State Update
- 50-State "Business Tax Friendliness" Ranking: Red States Chummy, Blue States Chilly
- Bush Tax Reform Favors Red States Over Blue States
- "Economic Freedom Index" Mirrors Red State-Blue State Divide
- "Generosity Index" Mirrors Red State-Blue State Divide
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