At a Glance: Each State’s Contribution to the U.S. Economy

There is a strong correlation between a state’s manufacturing sector and the impact it has on America’s overall economy. This map by cost information website HowMuch.net visualizes the economic importance of each state by factoring the GDP of every U.S. county.

In terms of both jobs and GDP, Ohio is the third-largest manufacturing state, trailing only California and Texas. 1/6/2020