Free U.S. Top 10 States by Federal Aid per Capita (2020–2025)
The chart illustrates federal aid per capita from 2020 to 2025 across the top U.S. states, showing steady funding growth trends nationwide. Alaska receives the highest federal aid, increasing from $15,000 in 2020 to $16,000 in 2025, reflecting its high dependence on federal programs. Virginia follows at $14,000 in 2020, reaching $15,300 by 2025. New Mexico grows from $13,500 to $14,500, while Mississippi rises from $13,000 to $14,000. Vermont records a notable increase from $12,500 to $13,500, showing a consistent climb. Kentucky, Montana, and West Virginia follow closely, reaching $13,000, $12,800, and $12,500 by 2025, respectively. Lower but stable allocations are seen in Arkansas and Louisiana, both ending at $12,200 and $12,000. Overall, the data highlights Alaska’s leading position, with all states experiencing gradual increases in per capita funding through 2025, reflecting ongoing federal support distribution patterns.
| Labels | 2020 (USD per capita) | 2021 (USD per capita) | 2022 (USD per capita) | 2023 (USD per capita) | 2024 (USD per capita) | 2025 (USD per capita) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 15000 | 15200 | 15400 | 15600 | 15800 | 16000 |
| Virginia | 14000 | 14250 | 14500 | 14750 | 15000 | 15300 |
| New Mexico | 13500 | 13700 | 13900 | 14100 | 14300 | 14500 |
| Mississippi | 13000 | 13200 | 13400 | 13600 | 13800 | 14000 |
| Vermont | 12500 | 12700 | 12900 | 13100 | 13300 | 13500 |
| Kentucky | 12000 | 12200 | 12400 | 12600 | 12800 | 13000 |
| Montana | 11800 | 12000 | 12200 | 12400 | 12600 | 12800 |
| West Virginia | 11500 | 11700 | 11900 | 12100 | 12300 | 12500 |
| Arkansas | 11200 | 11400 | 11600 | 11800 | 12000 | 12200 |
| Louisiana | 11000 | 11200 | 11400 | 11600 | 11800 | 12000 |
