United States
Appalachian States 2026
States in Appalachia
13
Appalachian
Yes
State | Appalachian↓ | Population | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Alabama | Yes | 5,223,121 |
 | Georgia | Yes | 11,401,288 |
 | Kentucky | Yes | 4,629,682 |
 | Maryland | Yes | 6,285,380 |
 | Mississippi | Yes | 2,958,148 |
 | New York | Yes | 20,003,435 |
 | North Carolina | Yes | 11,343,875 |
 | Ohio | Yes | 11,940,399 |
 | Pennsylvania | Yes | 13,073,016 |
 | South Carolina | Yes | 5,650,232 |
 | Tennessee | Yes | 7,378,861 |
 | Virginia | Yes | 8,940,572 |
 | West Virginia | Yes | 1,764,892 |
- Data shown are the states of Appalachia according to the official definition of the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). Other sources may differ slightly in which states or counties are included. The states of New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania in particular are excluded by some sources.
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Last Updated: May 7, 2026
