Texas has fizzled out as soon as once more as one of many least patriotic locations within the U.S., in response to a brand new report.
WalletHub’s report, “Most Patriotic States in America (2026)”, was launched simply forward of America’s 250th anniversary and compares the navy and civic engagement ranges throughout all 50 states. Components such because the variety of veterans per 1,000 civilian residents, the share of adults who voted within the 2024 presidential election, and volunteer charges had been used to find out which states are the “most patriotic.”
The Lone Star State sits at forty fifth out of fifty for the second 12 months in a row. Texas first earned its shocking rank because the sixth least patriotic state in 2025, after beforehand rating thirty sixth in 2024. Texas’ efficiency throughout the 2 major classes within the research stays unchanged year-over-year, with the state rating thirteenth nationally for its navy engagement and forty seventh in civic engagement.
Texas has the third-highest common variety of navy enlistees within the U.S., however it has the second-lowest share of adults who voted within the 2024 presidential election.
WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo mentioned probably the most patriotic states in America — this 12 months they’re Virginia, Montana, and Vermont — have excessive voter turnouts, a big share of residents who’re veterans or energetic navy, and boast a big share of the inhabitants that volunteers with native or nationwide organizations.
Basically, patriotism might be present in locations the place residents are “actively working to enhance circumstances in your fellow People,” says WalletHub.
“Being a patriot means loving your nation and its folks whereas additionally recognizing its flaws and striving to make it the very best it may be,” the report’s creator wrote.
At the very least Texas is extra patriotic than the underside 5 states within the report: Florida (No. 46), Alabama (No. 47), Louisiana (No. 48), New York (No. 49), and Arkansas (No. 50).
The highest 10 most patriotic states in America this 12 months are:
No. 1 – VirginiaNo. 2 – MontanaNo. 3 – VermontNo. 4 – ColoradoNo. 5 – OregonNo. 6 – North DakotaNo. 7 – WashingtonNo. 8 – MarylandNo. 9 – MinnesotaNo. 10 – New Hampshire
