This graph shows the average share of discretionary income given to charity in each state in the United States, as well as the corresponding political affiliation of each state's voters. According to the results of the 2012 election, of the top ten states whose residents gave the largest amount of their discretionary income to charity, eight went to John McCain-- the other two (Georgia and South Carolina) supported Barack Obama. Of the ten lowest-ranking states, eight voted for Barack Obama, and only North Dakota went to John McCain.
Share of discretionary income given to charity in the United States in 2012, by state (showing political affiliation of state)
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy. (August 19, 2012). Share of discretionary income given to charity in the United States in 2012, by state (showing political affiliation of state) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 16, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/275036/share-of-discretionary-income-given-to-charity/
The Chronicle of Philanthropy. "Share of discretionary income given to charity in the United States in 2012, by state (showing political affiliation of state)." Chart. August 19, 2012. Statista. Accessed June 16, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/275036/share-of-discretionary-income-given-to-charity/
The Chronicle of Philanthropy. (2012). Share of discretionary income given to charity in the United States in 2012, by state (showing political affiliation of state). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: June 16, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/275036/share-of-discretionary-income-given-to-charity/
The Chronicle of Philanthropy. "Share of Discretionary Income given to Charity in The United States in 2012, by State (Showing Political Affiliation of State)." Statista, Statista Inc., 19 Aug 2012, https://www.statista.com/statistics/275036/share-of-discretionary-income-given-to-charity/
The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Share of discretionary income given to charity in the United States in 2012, by state (showing political affiliation of state) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/275036/share-of-discretionary-income-given-to-charity/ (last visited June 16, 2024)
Share of discretionary income given to charity in the United States in 2012, by state (showing political affiliation of state) [Graph], The Chronicle of Philanthropy, August 19, 2012. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/275036/share-of-discretionary-income-given-to-charity/