per capita

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During her campaign, she pledged to reduce crime and fix the prison-overcrowding problem in Arkansas, which has the nation’s third-highest incarceration rate per capita behind Louisiana and Mississippi, according to federal data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

The top five states with the highest income per capita, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and California, also have the highest share of passport ownership in the country.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

The government work report outlined an intention for “laying a solid foundation for doubling per capita GDP by 2035 compared to 2020,” a key goal set by President Xi in the past.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

These plans are attractive to insurers because SNPs get higher per capita payments because enrollees have higher expected medical spending due to their more severe healthcare needs.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

Offered in a year in which the average per capita income in the United States was $432, Strub’s purse caused a national sensation.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand