<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWatch out, President Biden, because there\u2019s a new contender in town – the thriving influencer population of Washington D.C.! D.C. ranks #1 with an impressive 129.9 influencers per capita<\/strong>. This comes as no surprise as the nation\u2019s capital is teeming with picturesque opportunities, and perfect for flaunting brunch and mimosas, OOTD\u2019s, and travel adventures. <\/p>\n\n\n\nAll the way to the opposite coast, California ranks 2nd with an average of 90.0 influencers per capita<\/strong>. But don\u2019t let the silver medal fool you because the Golden State, alone, houses 3,501 IG influencers (that meets our criteria), making it the state with the highest number of influencers on the picture-perfect social media app. This doesn\u2019t come as a shock, as Los Angeles is swarmed with a multitude of influencers across all social media platforms – YouTube, Tikok, OnlyFans\u2026you name it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cNew York! Concrete jungle, where dreams are made of\u201d indeed! New York claims 3rd in our nationwide ranking, with an average of 76.7 influencers per capita<\/strong>. The Empire State houses 1,496 IG influencers making their mark, as it offers an abundant number of opportunities for individuals looking to grow their IG presence. From high-profile events like New York Fashion Week to thrilling sports games, the city (and influencers) truly never sleeps with the array of opportunities to share such digital content.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nTime to dust off those cowboy boots because Tennessee ranks 4th in our influencer per capita ranking, with an impressive 49.3 Southern IG trendsetters per 1 million population<\/strong>. A large number of influencers (352) reside in Tennessee as it\u2019s one of the eight states where influencers can avoid state tax income. But the tax benefits aren\u2019t the only benefit that draws influencers; who wouldn\u2019t want to flaunt their stylish cowboy boots in some of Tennessee\u2019s most iconic bars on the \u2018gram? Country roads, take me home<\/s> to Tennessee!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nAll the way out in the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii (5th) finishes out the top five list, with an average of 35.6 influencers per capita<\/strong>. The island\u2019s breathtaking scenery serves as the perfect canvas for travel influencers and cultural advocates to showcase Hawaii\u2019s cultural heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOn the opposite spectrum, Wyoming wins the title for the state with the lowest number of influencers per capita, clocking in at a modest 1.71 per capita<\/strong>. Why? Well, according to our filtered search, there\u2019s only\u2026one Instagram influencer in the entire population. But hey, better one than none! <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhether you\u2019re an aspiring IG influencer or simply curious about America\u2019s influencer landscape, our influencer per capita data offers a state-by-state breakdown. It\u2019s your guide to pinpointing states with the highest networking opportunities and the untapped markets where IG influencers are in high demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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In September 2023, we conducted our research using Influencity<\/a>, an influencer marketing platform. Our search focused on identifying Instagram influencers in each state who met the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n