States Sending the Most Athletes to the 2024 Olympics

Not every state has a hometown elite athlete who will be competing in the Summer Olympics this year but according to the United States Census Bureau, there are 594 athletes representing Team USA. Some have previous Olympic experience and will be familiar faces on screens while others are making their debut, ready to impress judges and audiences.

Split by gender, the census confirms that 279 men and 315 women are representing Team USA. This is not the first time that women outnumber men in the Olympics–it’s the fourth. From diving to boxing to basketball and tennis, the Summer Olympics are ripe with possibilities. A total of 46 states are sending their best to Paris. Some states are sending less than 30 athletes. Others have hundreds going out to perform admirable feats.

Though some states sent out their athletes by the hundreds, others, like California, have hundreds of gold medals to celebrate. According to FOX 10 Phoenix, California has earned 127 gold medals over the years, beating out every other state in the U.S. There isn’t a close second, either. In second place is New York, with a total of 70 gold medals.

The Opening Ceremony made history as the first of its kind held in Paris (and not a stadium). By now you’ve spotted those familiar faces and gotten acquainted with new ones. You’ve seen the hope, determination, and excitement of each of the athletes. The schedule is packed through Aug. 11, so there’s still plenty more to witness, many moments to root for your favorites, and time to invite friends and family over to watch along with you. (Here are 7 iconic moments of sportsmanship from the Summer Olympics .)

Methodology

To determine the states sending the most athletes to the 2024 Olympics, 24/7 Tempo reviewed data on the official 2024 U.S. Olympic Team roster from the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee . States were ranked based on the number of athletes competing in the 2024 Olympics that recognize a given state as their hometown, adjusted for population per capita. Population figures used to adjust athlete counts per capita are from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Population and Housing Unit Estimates program and are for 2023.

50. Wyoming

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 0
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 0
• Popular sports represented: N/A

49. West Virginia

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 0
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 0
• Popular sports represented: N/A

48. North Dakota

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 0
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 0
• Popular sports represented: N/A

47. Maine

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 0
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 0
• Popular sports represented: N/A

46. Oklahoma

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 2.5 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 1
• Popular sports represented: Track and Field

45. Arkansas

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 3.3 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 1
• Popular sports represented: Track and Field

44. Kansas

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 3.4 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 1
• Popular sports represented: Shooting

43. Alabama

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 5.9 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 3
• Popular sports represented: Track and Field, Swimming, Soccer

42. Mississippi

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 6.8 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 2
• Popular sports represented: Track and Field

41. South Carolina

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 7.4 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 4
• Popular sports represented: Track and Field, Tennis, Basketball (5×5)

40. Louisiana

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 8.7 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 4
• Popular sports represented: Track and Field, Gymnastics, Beach Volleyball

39. Iowa

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 9.4 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 3
• Popular sports represented: Wrestling, Track and Field, Rowing

38. New Mexico

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 9.5 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 2
• Popular sports represented: Track and Field, Skateboarding

37. Delaware

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 9.7 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 1
• Popular sports represented: Rugby

36. South Dakota

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 10.9 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 1
• Popular sports represented: Beach Volleyball

35. Kentucky

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 11.0 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 5
• Popular sports represented: Fencing, Swimming, Breaking

34. North Carolina

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 11.1 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 12
• Popular sports represented: Track and Field, Canoe/Kayak, Rugby

33. Tennessee

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 11.2 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 8
• Popular sports represented: Swimming, Weightlifting, Basketball (3×3)

32. New York

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 11.2 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 22
• Popular sports represented: Track and Field, Soccer, Rowing

31. Oregon

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 11.8 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 5
• Popular sports represented: Track and Field, Artistic Swimming, Rowing

30. Ohio

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 11.9 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 14
• Popular sports represented: Track and Field, Swimming, Rowing

29. Texas

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 13.4 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 41
• Popular sports represented: Track and Field, Shooting, Swimming

28. Arizona

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 13.5 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 10
• Popular sports represented: Track and Field, Skateboarding, Wrestling

27. Minnesota

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 13.9 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 8
• Popular sports represented: Track and Field, Volleyball, Swimming

26. Michigan

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 13.9 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 14
• Popular sports represented: Track and Field, Rugby, Boxing

25. New Hampshire

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 14.3 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 2
• Popular sports represented: Rowing, Diving

24. Missouri

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 14.5 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 9
• Popular sports represented: Track and Field, Shooting, Soccer

23. Idaho

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 15.3 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 3
• Popular sports represented: Boxing, Track and Field, Cycling

22. Washington

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 15.4 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 12
• Popular sports represented: Canoe/Kayak, Track and Field, Rowing

21. Virginia

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 16.1 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 14
• Popular sports represented: Swimming, Soccer, Track and Field

20. Georgia

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 17.2 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 19
• Popular sports represented: Track and Field, Shooting, Soccer

19. Wisconsin

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 18.6 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 11
• Popular sports represented: Rowing, Weightlifting, Judo

18. Florida

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 19.0 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 43
• Popular sports represented: Track and Field, Swimming, Sailing

17. Nebraska

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 20.2 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 4
• Popular sports represented: Basketball (3×3), Volleyball, Track and Field

16. Pennsylvania

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 20.8 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 27
• Popular sports represented: Field Hockey, Track and Field, Swimming

15. Illinois

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 21.5 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 27
• Popular sports represented: Track and Field, Volleyball, Soccer

14. Connecticut

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 22.1 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 8
• Popular sports represented: Rowing, Track and Field, Swimming

13. New Jersey

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 22.6 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 21
• Popular sports represented: Track and Field, Swimming, Soccer

12. Massachusetts

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 22.9 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 16
• Popular sports represented: Rowing, Rugby, Gymnastics

11. Indiana

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 23.3 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 16
• Popular sports represented: Swimming, Wrestling, Diving

10. Utah

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 23.4 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 8
• Popular sports represented: Track and Field, Rugby, Cycling (Mountain Bike)

9. Maryland

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 24.3 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 15
• Popular sports represented: Track and Field, Swimming, Wrestling

8. Alaska

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 27.3 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 2
• Popular sports represented: Rugby, Cycling

7. Rhode Island

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 27.4 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 3
• Popular sports represented: Track and Field, Sailing, Rowing

6. Nevada

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 28.2 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 9
• Popular sports represented: Swimming, Taekwondo, Shooting

5. California

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 31.1 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 121
• Popular sports represented: Water Polo, Track and Field, Skateboarding

4. Hawaii

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 34.8 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 5
• Popular sports represented: Volleyball, Surfing

3. Montana

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 35.3 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 4
• Popular sports represented: Shooting, Archery, Swimming

2. Colorado

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 45.9 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 27
• Popular sports represented: Track and Field, Soccer, Shooting

1. Vermont

• 2024 Olympic athletes per capita: 46.3 per million residents
• Total 2024 Olympic athlete count: 3
• Popular sports represented: Track and Field, Rugby, Rowing

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