Maryland ranks 2nd among most tech-addicted U.S. states, study

BALTIMORE, MD—A recent study conducted by ZeroBounce analyzed data across U.S. states using key metrics such as the percentage of homes with smart devices, internet users per square mile, tech-related search queries, and average screen time to explore the top tech-addicted U.S. states. The research provides a ranking based on a composite score that reflects each state’s overall tech adoption and usage.

Maryland came in at No. 2 while Utah topped the list.

Utah ranks first in the list of U.S. states most addicted to technology, having the highest percentage of smart home adoption and a high internet density. Florida residents hold a massive lead in tech-related searches, suggesting that the state has one of the most tech-interested populations. Nevada has the second-highest average daily screen times, a high percentage of smart homes, and a substantial internet user density, showcasing its residents actively use technology daily.

Maryland ranks second, demonstrating strong tech usage with the second-highest smart home adoption rate (27.6%) and 82.382 internet users per square mile. Maryland also registers 57,800 tech-related searches and 5 hours and 36 minutes of screen time.

Most tech-addicted U.S. states:

State % of People with “Smart Homes” % Internet Users per sq Mile Searches for tech-related Keywords Average Screen Time Per Capita Overall Score Rank

Utah 27.8 89.29 50100 4:51:00 0.75762345 1

Maryland 27.6 82.382 57800 5:36:18 0.73124067 2

Washington 24 86.81 71700 5:39:42 0.72877051 3

Florida 18.5 79.225 203900 5:42:54 0.69905448 4

Georgia 22.2 78.128 102500 5:33:00 0.64209171 5

Nevada 25.3 79.19 25600 5:40:48 0.63341978 6

Rhode Island 23.1 82.558 8700 4:56:06 0.57706633 7

Massachusetts 24.2 88.544 82400 1:15:00 0.55742999 8

Arizona 27.3 82.46 58100 1:46:48 0.55223322 9

New Hampshire 23.3 92.129 10100 1:45:36 0.52701337 10

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