Stock Market Divide by State | Hartford News

Stock market participation varies wildly by state, with D.C. leading at 29% of households reporting dividend or capital gains income—nearly double Mississippi’s 11%. This data, drawn from 2022 tax returns and excluding retirement accounts, reveals a stark geographic divide tied closely to median household income. Higher-income states like D.C. see far more direct stock market engagement, while outliers like Utah defy expectations despite high incomes, hinting at deeper financial behaviors at play. Income remains the strongest predictor, but access to retirement plans and personal finance habits also shape the picture.

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