Section 8: Veterans - Compendium (2026)

This section presents statistics on veterans in the United States. Specifically, the data address service-connected disability rating; the prevalence of disabilities in the veteran population; and the portion of the veteran population that experiences poverty, including the difference between the poverty rates of veterans with and without disabilities (relative ratio), by disability status. The principal sources of these data are the U.S. Census Bureau, specifically the American Community Survey and the Veterans Benefits Administration’s Annual Benefits Report. For these tables, statistics for people with disabilities (disability status) are based on having responded ‘yes’ to a series of questions within the American Community Survey (go to the glossary for more details). Poverty is defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget and set as a dollar threshold by the U.S. Census Bureau in all sources (go to the glossary for more details).

For expanded statistics, please go to the Annual Disability Statistics Build Your Own Statistics site.

Tables

Table 8.1: In 2024, according to the American Community Survey, 2,582,000 veterans ages 18 and over living in the community reported having a military service-connected disability rating of 70 percent or more. Table 8.1 Veterans - Service-Connected Disability Rating for Civilian Veterans Ages 18 Years and Over Living in the Community, by Disability Status for the United States and States: 2024

Table 8.2: In 2024, there were 7,949,000 civilian veterans ages 18-64 years living in the community, 1,669,000 of which were individuals with disabilities; representing 21% of veterans. the District of Columbia/DC had the lowest percentage of veterans with disabilities (11.3%); while Puerto Rico/PR had the highest percentage of veterans with disabilities (37%). Table 8.2 Veterans - Civilian Veterans With and Without Disability Ages 18 to 64 Years Living in the Community for the United States and States: 2024

Table 8.3: In 2024, of the 1,669,000 veterans with disabilities ages 18 to 64 years living in the community, 218,000 veterans were experiencing poverty (13.1%). In contrast, of the 6,279,000 veterans without disabilities ages 18 to 64 years living in the community, 349,000 veterans were experiencing poverty (5.6%). The percentage of veterans with disabilities experiencing poverty was highest in Hawaii/HI, 20.9% and lowest in Vermont/VT, 1.8%. The state with the greatest disparity in poverty was in South Dakota/SD, with a relative ratio of poverty 6.056 (the further this value is from 1.00, the greater the disparity in poverty between veterans with disabilities and those without disabilities). Table 8.3 Veterans - Civilian Veterans with and without Disabilities Ages 18 to 64 Years Living in the Community and Experiencing Poverty for the United States and States: 2024

Table 8.4: In the Federal Fiscal Year 2024, the United States spent a total of $144,281,399,760 on compensation and pension benefits paid to disabled veterans. Table 8.4 Veterans Benefits Administration - Compensation and Pension Benefits Paid to Disabled Veterans and their Survivors: Federal Fiscal Year 2024

Table 8.1 Veterans - Service-Connected Disability Rating for Civilian Veterans Ages 18 Years and Over Living in the Community, by Disability Status for the United States and States: 2024

Table 8.1 Veterans - Service-Connected Disability Rating for Civilian Veterans Ages 18 Years and Over Living in the Community, by Disability Status for the United States and States: 2024
State
Veterans
Has Dis. Rating
Percent Dis. Rating 0%
Percent Dis. Rating 10% - 60%
Percent Dis. Rating 70% - 100%
Percent Dis. Rating Not Reported
# ME# # ME# # ME# # ME# # ME# # ME#
U.S. 15,490,000 86,000 5,228,000 56,000 154,000 9,000 2,300,000 36,000 2,582,000 39,000 192,000 10,000
Alabama 292,000 15,000 115,000 9,000 3,000 2,000 44,000 5,000 64,000 7,000 3,000 1,000
Alaska 57,000 6,000 23,000 5,000 400 500 11,000 4,000 10,000 4,000 700 500
Arizona 432,000 13,000 137,000 9,000 5,000 2,000 69,000 6,000 57,000 6,000 5,000 2,000
Arkansas 164,000 10,000 53,000 6,000 2,000 1,300 21,000 4,000 30,000 4,000 400 300
California 1,228,000 26,000 404,000 15,000 14,000 3,000 176,000 10,000 198,000 12,000 18,000 4,000
Colorado 320,000 12,000 118,000 9,000 3,000 2,000 55,000 5,000 57,000 6,000 3,000 2,000
Connecticut 126,000 7,000 28,000 4,000 1,000 1,000 14,000 2,000 11,000 2,000 2,000 1,400
Delaware 62,000 5,000 19,000 3,000 800 1,200 8,000 3,000 9,000 3,000 700 1,300
District of Columbia 17,000 3,000 6,000 2,000 80 120 3,000 2,000 2,000 1,000 200 370
Florida 1,299,000 27,000 463,000 18,000 15,000 3,000 208,000 12,000 228,000 12,000 12,000 4,000
Georgia 596,000 16,000 224,000 12,000 7,000 2,000 83,000 6,000 125,000 10,000 9,000 2,000
Hawaii 83,000 7,000 32,000 4,000 600 500 15,000 3,000 15,000 3,000 2,000 1,500
Idaho 112,000 7,000 36,000 5,000 1,000 1,000 19,000 4,000 15,000 3,000 1,000 1,000
Illinois 444,000 16,000 103,000 8,000 5,000 2,000 42,000 5,000 49,000 6,000 7,000 3,000
Indiana 304,000 12,000 95,000 7,000 3,000 1,000 54,000 5,000 35,000 4,000 3,000 1,000
Iowa 152,000 9,000 47,000 6,000 1,000 1,000 24,000 4,000 20,000 4,000 1,000 1,000
Kansas 143,000 9,000 49,000 5,000 900 600 22,000 4,000 23,000 4,000 3,000 1,000
Kentucky 219,000 10,000 70,000 7,000 2,000 1,000 34,000 4,000 31,000 5,000 3,000 1,000
Louisiana 208,000 11,000 72,000 7,000 2,000 1,000 29,000 4,000 37,000 4,000 4,000 2,000
Maine 84,000 6,000 26,000 4,000 1,000 1,000 11,000 3,000 13,000 3,000 1,000 1,000
Maryland 329,000 14,000 111,000 8,000 4,000 2,000 41,000 5,000 63,000 7,000 4,000 2,000
Massachusetts 226,000 9,000 65,000 6,000 3,000 2,000 33,000 5,000 25,000 4,000 4,000 2,000
Michigan 424,000 13,000 120,000 6,000 3,000 1,000 60,000 5,000 53,000 5,000 4,000 2,000
Minnesota 239,000 14,000 91,000 8,000 3,000 2,000 55,000 6,000 31,000 5,000 2,000 1,000
Mississippi 138,000 7,000 53,000 5,000 1,000 1,000 24,000 4,000 25,000 4,000 3,000 2,000
Missouri 343,000 14,000 110,000 8,000 3,000 1,000 50,000 6,000 54,000 6,000 4,000 2,000
Montana 79,000 8,000 32,000 5,000 500 540 17,000 4,000 14,000 3,000 800 600
Nebraska 95,000 7,000 37,000 4,000 700 500 21,000 3,000 15,000 3,000 1,000 1,000
Nevada 184,000 9,000 68,000 7,000 1,000 1,000 25,000 4,000 39,000 5,000 2,000 1,100
New Hampshire 79,000 6,000 22,000 4,000 600 540 11,000 2,000 10,000 2,000 200 190
New Jersey 243,000 10,000 54,000 5,000 1,000 1,000 23,000 3,000 27,000 4,000 2,000 2,000
New Mexico 122,000 8,000 46,000 5,000 2,000 1,600 20,000 3,000 21,000 4,000 3,000 2,000
New York 543,000 15,000 134,000 9,000 3,000 2,000 68,000 6,000 55,000 5,000 7,000 2,000
North Carolina 618,000 16,000 241,000 9,000 6,000 2,000 88,000 7,000 138,000 9,000 9,000 3,000
North Dakota 42,000 6,000 15,000 4,000 500 580 8,000 2,000 6,000 2,000 300 300
Ohio 563,000 17,000 156,000 10,000 6,000 2,000 78,000 6,000 65,000 7,000 7,000 2,000
Oklahoma 230,000 11,000 98,000 9,000 2,000 1,300 38,000 5,000 55,000 7,000 2,000 2,000
Oregon 231,000 10,000 71,000 7,000 2,000 1,200 36,000 4,000 30,000 5,000 3,000 2,000
Pennsylvania 594,000 17,000 141,000 9,000 4,000 2,000 67,000 6,000 64,000 7,000 6,000 2,000
Rhode Island 42,000 5,000 13,000 3,000 500 580 6,000 2,000 5,000 2,000 700 500
South Carolina 346,000 15,000 127,000 8,000 4,000 2,000 52,000 5,000 66,000 7,000 5,000 2,000
South Dakota 50,000 6,000 20,000 4,000 600 500 10,000 2,000 9,000 3,000 300 300
Tennessee 394,000 14,000 145,000 9,000 3,000 1,000 60,000 6,000 75,000 8,000 6,000 2,000
Texas 1,399,000 25,000 572,000 19,000 14,000 3,000 206,000 12,000 337,000 16,000 15,000 3,000
Utah 108,000 7,000 36,000 5,000 1,000 1,000 17,000 3,000 17,000 3,000 1,000 1,000
Vermont 31,000 4,000 7,000 2,000 300 530 4,000 1,000 3,000 1,000 80 220
Virginia 601,000 15,000 236,000 10,000 6,000 2,000 94,000 7,000 128,000 8,000 8,000 2,000
Washington 451,000 13,000 150,000 9,000 4,000 2,000 74,000 5,000 65,000 6,000 7,000 3,000
West Virginia 103,000 6,000 35,000 5,000 2,000 1,300 18,000 3,000 15,000 3,000 900 1,100
Wisconsin 269,000 10,000 88,000 7,000 4,000 2,000 46,000 5,000 34,000 5,000 3,000 1,000
Wyoming 36,000 4,000 14,000 3,000 400 390 7,000 2,000 6,000 2,000 700 1,300
Puerto Rico 63,000 5,000 29,000 4,000 400 400 8,000 2,000 18,000 3,000 3,000 1,000
Notes: Authors’ calculations using the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Public Use Microdata Sample (2024), are subject to sampling variability. Slight differences in percentages may appear due to rounding when compared to populations. The margin of error (ME) is based on a 95% confidence level and is a measure of an estimate’s variability. The larger the margin of error is in relation to the size of the estimate, the less reliable the estimate.
*Estimate either unavailable or too few sample observations.
Citation: Thomas, N., Kingsbury, S., Lansing J., & Houtenville, A. (2026). Annual Disability Statistics Compendium: 2026 (Table 8.1). Durham, NH: University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability.

Table 8.2 Veterans - Civilian Veterans With and Without Disability Ages 18 to 64 Years Living in the Community for the United States and States: 2024

Table 8.2 Veterans - Civilian Veterans With and Without Disability Ages 18 to 64 Years Living in the Community for the United States and States: 2024
State
Total
Disability
No Disability
# # ME# % ME% # ME# % ME%
U.S. 7,949,000 1,669,000 41,000 21.0 0.4 6,279,000 61,000 79.0 0.4
Alabama 166,000 43,000 6,000 25.9 3.0 123,000 10,000 74.1 3.0
Alaska 36,000 7,000 2,000 19.3 5.6 29,000 5,000 80.7 5.6
Arizona 204,000 41,000 5,000 20.3 2.2 163,000 11,000 79.7 2.2
Arkansas 83,000 20,000 4,000 24.4 3.6 63,000 6,000 75.6 3.6
California 602,000 123,000 9,000 20.4 1.3 479,000 18,000 79.6 1.3
Colorado 187,000 34,000 4,000 18.1 2.1 153,000 9,000 81.9 2.1
Connecticut 54,000 8,000 3,000 15.6 3.9 45,000 5,000 84.4 3.9
Delaware 29,000 6,000 2,000 21.6 6.8 22,000 5,000 78.4 6.8
District of Columbia 9,000 1,000 1,000 11.3 9.0 8,000 2,000 88.7 9.0
Florida 629,000 134,000 8,000 21.3 1.2 495,000 20,000 78.7 1.2
Georgia 351,000 78,000 9,000 22.2 2.2 273,000 14,000 77.8 2.2
Hawaii 40,000 7,000 2,000 18.1 4.4 33,000 5,000 81.9 4.4
Idaho 60,000 14,000 3,000 23.8 4.5 45,000 5,000 76.2 4.5
Illinois 209,000 42,000 5,000 20.3 2.2 166,000 12,000 79.7 2.2
Indiana 157,000 42,000 6,000 26.6 3.2 115,000 8,000 73.4 3.2
Iowa 73,000 11,000 3,000 15.6 3.7 62,000 7,000 84.4 3.7
Kansas 70,000 19,000 4,000 27.4 4.6 51,000 6,000 72.6 4.6
Kentucky 119,000 27,000 4,000 22.9 2.7 92,000 7,000 77.1 2.7
Louisiana 110,000 25,000 4,000 22.5 3.2 85,000 8,000 77.5 3.2
Maine 40,000 10,000 3,000 24.8 6.2 30,000 4,000 75.2 6.2
Maryland 190,000 32,000 5,000 16.9 2.6 158,000 11,000 83.1 2.6
Massachusetts 98,000 16,000 3,000 16.2 3.1 82,000 7,000 83.8 3.1
Michigan 189,000 38,000 5,000 20.0 2.0 151,000 8,000 80.0 2.0
Minnesota 101,000 19,000 5,000 19.1 4.1 82,000 10,000 80.9 4.1
Mississippi 74,000 19,000 4,000 26.2 3.9 55,000 5,000 73.8 3.9
Missouri 174,000 38,000 5,000 21.6 2.8 137,000 11,000 78.4 2.8
Montana 42,000 8,000 3,000 19.8 5.6 33,000 5,000 80.2 5.6
Nebraska 49,000 9,000 3,000 18.1 4.5 40,000 5,000 81.9 4.5
Nevada 93,000 24,000 5,000 26.2 3.8 69,000 7,000 73.8 3.8
New Hampshire 35,000 6,000 2,000 17.3 5.6 29,000 4,000 82.7 5.6
New Jersey 100,000 15,000 3,000 15.5 2.6 85,000 8,000 84.5 2.6
New Mexico 59,000 14,000 3,000 23.9 4.6 45,000 6,000 76.1 4.6
New York 242,000 40,000 4,000 16.6 1.6 201,000 11,000 83.4 1.6
North Carolina 342,000 72,000 7,000 21.1 1.9 270,000 12,000 78.9 1.9
North Dakota 20,000 4,000 2,000 19.6 8.7 16,000 4,000 80.4 8.7
Ohio 285,000 55,000 6,000 19.4 1.9 229,000 12,000 80.6 1.9
Oklahoma 125,000 36,000 5,000 28.5 3.3 89,000 7,000 71.5 3.3
Oregon 102,000 24,000 4,000 23.3 3.2 78,000 7,000 76.7 3.2
Pennsylvania 266,000 47,000 5,000 17.6 1.8 219,000 12,000 82.4 1.8
Rhode Island 19,000 4,000 2,000 21.2 7.9 15,000 4,000 78.8 7.9
South Carolina 182,000 38,000 5,000 21.0 2.3 143,000 11,000 79.0 2.3
South Dakota 27,000 5,000 2,000 17.3 7.2 22,000 4,000 82.7 7.2
Tennessee 214,000 47,000 6,000 22.1 2.2 167,000 10,000 77.9 2.2
Texas 845,000 203,000 12,000 24.0 1.4 643,000 21,000 76.0 1.4
Utah 55,000 9,000 2,000 16.3 3.7 46,000 5,000 83.7 3.7
Vermont 12,000 2,000 1,000 16.7 7.4 10,000 3,000 83.3 7.4
Virginia 356,000 64,000 7,000 18.1 1.7 291,000 12,000 81.9 1.7
Washington 235,000 48,000 5,000 20.5 1.9 187,000 10,000 79.5 1.9
West Virginia 49,000 11,000 3,000 21.5 4.7 39,000 5,000 78.5 4.6
Wisconsin 125,000 24,000 4,000 19.5 3.1 100,000 8,000 80.5 3.1
Wyoming 18,000 3,000 2,000 18.7 6.1 15,000 3,000 81.3 6.1
Puerto Rico 23,000 8,000 2,000 37.0 8.6 14,000 4,000 63.0 8.7
Notes: Authors’ calculations using the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Public Use Microdata Sample (2024), are subject to sampling variability. Slight differences in percentages may appear due to rounding when compared to populations. The margin of error (ME) is based on a 95% confidence level and is a measure of an estimate’s variability. The larger the margin of error is in relation to the size of the estimate, the less reliable the estimate.
The U.S. Census Bureau uses a series of six questions to identify persons with vision, hearing, cognitive, ambulatory, self-care, and independent living. Questions about cognition, ambulation, and self-care are not asked of individuals less than five years old and independent living is not asked of individuals less than 15 years old.
Citation: Thomas, N., Kingsbury, S., Lansing J., & Houtenville, A. (2026). Annual Disability Statistics Compendium: 2026 (Table 8.2). Durham, NH: University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability.

Table 8.3 Veterans - Civilian Veterans with and without Disabilities Ages 18 to 64 Years Living in the Community and Experiencing Poverty for the United States and States: 2024

Table 8.3 Veterans - Civilian Veterans with and without Disabilities Ages 18 to 64 Years Living in the Community and Experiencing Poverty for the United States and States: 2024
State
Disability
Disability Experiencing Poverty
No Disability
No Disability Experiencing Poverty
Relative Ratio
# ME# # ME# % ME% # ME# # ME# % ME%
U.S. 1,669,000 41,000 218,000 11,000 13.1 0.6 6,279,000 61,000 349,000 17,000 5.6 0.3 2.348
Alabama 43,000 6,000 6,000 2,000 13.6 3.7 123,000 10,000 6,000 2,000 5.0 1.7 2.730
Alaska 7,000 2,000 500 520 6.5 7.6 29,000 5,000 2,000 1,900 5.4 5.9 1.209
Arizona 41,000 5,000 4,000 2,000 10.7 4.0 163,000 11,000 9,000 3,000 5.4 1.3 1.995
Arkansas 20,000 4,000 3,000 1,000 14.1 5.8 63,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 6.0 2.2 2.345
California 123,000 9,000 19,000 4,000 15.3 2.6 479,000 18,000 30,000 5,000 6.3 1.0 2.413
Colorado 34,000 4,000 4,000 2,000 12.5 4.9 153,000 9,000 6,000 2,000 3.7 1.4 3.364
Connecticut 8,000 3,000 1,000 1,000 17.6 10.1 45,000 5,000 1,000 1,000 3.2 1.9 5.437
Delaware 6,000 2,000 900 1,100 15.3 12.6 22,000 5,000 900 1,100 4.1 5.3 3.779
District of Columbia 1,000 1,000 100 210 10.2 21.5 8,000 2,000 600 590 6.8 7.3 1.503
Florida 134,000 8,000 16,000 3,000 12.1 2.3 495,000 20,000 31,000 5,000 6.3 1.0 1.910
Georgia 78,000 9,000 9,000 3,000 12.1 3.3 273,000 14,000 14,000 4,000 5.0 1.2 2.421
Hawaii 7,000 2,000 2,000 1,300 20.9 10.9 33,000 5,000 2,000 1,000 6.4 3.2 3.273
Idaho 14,000 3,000 1,000 1,000 8.6 5.4 45,000 5,000 3,000 2,000 6.1 3.0 1.413
Illinois 42,000 5,000 6,000 2,000 15.3 3.6 166,000 12,000 8,000 2,000 4.6 1.2 3.326
Indiana 42,000 6,000 5,000 2,000 12.8 4.1 115,000 8,000 7,000 2,000 5.8 1.8 2.216
Iowa 11,000 3,000 2,000 1,200 17.8 9.8 62,000 7,000 4,000 2,000 6.8 3.2 2.625
Kansas 19,000 4,000 2,000 1,200 9.8 5.9 51,000 6,000 3,000 2,000 5.9 3.2 1.667
Kentucky 27,000 4,000 5,000 2,000 19.9 6.3 92,000 7,000 6,000 2,000 6.6 2.0 3.011
Louisiana 25,000 4,000 4,000 2,000 17.0 8.0 85,000 8,000 6,000 2,000 7.4 2.3 2.290
Maine 10,000 3,000 2,000 1,400 16.0 10.4 30,000 4,000 1,000 1,000 3.9 3.0 4.133
Maryland 32,000 5,000 3,000 1,000 9.5 3.8 158,000 11,000 7,000 2,000 4.4 1.5 2.163
Massachusetts 16,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 14.1 7.7 82,000 7,000 4,000 2,000 4.5 2.4 3.109
Michigan 38,000 5,000 7,000 2,000 18.7 4.9 151,000 8,000 8,000 2,000 5.1 1.3 3.703
Minnesota 19,000 5,000 3,000 2,300 13.9 9.6 82,000 10,000 4,000 2,000 4.6 2.2 3.012
Mississippi 19,000 4,000 2,000 2,000 12.1 6.6 55,000 5,000 3,000 2,000 6.3 2.5 1.925
Missouri 38,000 5,000 4,000 2,000 11.1 4.0 137,000 11,000 7,000 2,000 4.9 1.7 2.256
Montana 8,000 3,000 800 1,200 9.7 11.7 33,000 5,000 1,000 1,000 3.8 3.1 2.513
Nebraska 9,000 3,000 600 500 7.1 6.1 40,000 5,000 2,000 2,000 5.5 3.7 1.284
Nevada 24,000 5,000 4,000 2,000 14.4 5.3 69,000 7,000 5,000 3,000 6.7 3.3 2.151
New Hampshire 6,000 2,000 500 500 9.0 7.2 29,000 4,000 600 520 2.1 2.1 4.299
New Jersey 15,000 3,000 900 500 6.0 3.9 85,000 8,000 4,000 2,000 4.9 1.8 1.206
New Mexico 14,000 3,000 2,000 1,100 12.5 6.6 45,000 6,000 3,000 2,000 6.4 3.5 1.942
New York 40,000 4,000 6,000 2,000 15.4 4.0 201,000 11,000 13,000 3,000 6.7 1.5 2.299
North Carolina 72,000 7,000 8,000 3,000 10.5 3.5 270,000 12,000 15,000 3,000 5.4 1.1 1.949
North Dakota 4,000 2,000 200 400 6.0 11.1 16,000 4,000 400 500 2.5 3.5 2.355
Ohio 55,000 6,000 10,000 3,000 18.4 4.5 229,000 12,000 16,000 4,000 7.0 1.8 2.640
Oklahoma 36,000 5,000 4,000 2,000 11.8 4.4 89,000 7,000 6,000 2,000 6.2 2.0 1.908
Oregon 24,000 4,000 4,000 2,000 18.5 6.4 78,000 7,000 4,000 2,000 4.7 2.0 3.922
Pennsylvania 47,000 5,000 7,000 2,000 14.3 4.6 219,000 12,000 15,000 5,000 7.0 1.9 2.037
Rhode Island 4,000 2,000 200 250 4.3 7.1 15,000 4,000 700 600 4.9 4.5 0.889
South Carolina 38,000 5,000 5,000 2,000 12.7 4.8 143,000 11,000 10,000 4,000 7.3 2.1 1.752
South Dakota 5,000 2,000 800 1,200 18.0 15.0 22,000 4,000 700 500 3.0 2.5 6.056
Tennessee 47,000 6,000 5,000 2,000 10.9 3.9 167,000 10,000 12,000 3,000 7.2 1.7 1.525
Texas 203,000 12,000 23,000 5,000 11.2 2.3 643,000 21,000 31,000 5,000 4.8 0.7 2.324
Utah 9,000 2,000 800 1,200 9.0 8.9 46,000 5,000 2,000 1,100 4.8 3.1 1.892
Vermont 2,000 1,000 40 80 1.8 4.7 10,000 3,000 800 1,200 8.2 8.7 0.221
Virginia 64,000 7,000 8,000 3,000 12.1 3.8 291,000 12,000 14,000 3,000 4.7 0.8 2.596
Washington 48,000 5,000 6,000 2,000 12.3 3.5 187,000 10,000 9,000 2,000 4.8 1.2 2.546
West Virginia 11,000 3,000 1,000 1,000 13.2 8.7 39,000 5,000 3,000 2,000 7.0 3.7 1.900
Wisconsin 24,000 4,000 4,000 2,000 15.9 6.3 100,000 8,000 4,000 3,000 4.1 3.0 3.903
Wyoming 3,000 2,000 700 780 19.5 19.9 15,000 3,000 800 600 5.6 4.3 3.507
Puerto Rico 8,000 2,000 1,000 1,000 16.4 8.7 14,000 4,000 3,000 2,100 17.9 10.2 0.918
Notes: Authors’ calculations using the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Public Use Microdata Sample (2024), are subject to sampling variability. Slight differences in percentages may appear due to rounding when compared to populations. The margin of error (ME) is based on a 95% confidence level and is a measure of an estimate’s variability. The larger the margin of error is in relation to the size of the estimate, the less reliable the estimate. The relative ratio is the ratio of the percentage of veterans with disability living in poverty over the percentage of veterans without disability living in poverty. Therefore, a relative ratio further from 1.000 indicates a greater disparity in poverty percentage.
Citation: Thomas, N., Kingsbury, S., Lansing J., & Houtenville, A. (2026). Annual Disability Statistics Compendium: 2026 (Table 8.3). Durham, NH: University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability.

Table 8.4 Veterans Benefits Administration - Compensation and Pension Benefits Paid to Disabled Veterans and their Survivors: Federal Fiscal Year 2024

Table 8.4 Veterans Benefits Administration - Compensation and Pension Benefits Paid to Disabled Veterans and their Survivors: Federal Fiscal Year 2024
State Total ($ thousands)
U.S. 144,281,399.76
Alabama 3,579,164.30
Alaska 544,643.85
Arizona 3,538,037.04
Arkansas 1,714,465.61
California 11,639,967.32
Colorado 2,984,551.69
Connecticut 718,154.14
Delaware 436,799.35
District of Columbia 159,711.31
Florida 12,648,628.79
Georgia 6,913,590.98
Hawaii 833,998.44
Idaho 930,976.61
Illinois 3,131,870.10
Indiana 2,148,867.47
Iowa 1,008,026.05
Kansas 1,192,364.59
Kentucky 1,912,404.76
Louisiana 2,118,672.28
Maine 804,693.12
Maryland 2,836,767.58
Massachusetts 1,597,202.71
Michigan 3,079,447.10
Minnesota 1,713,050.70
Mississippi 1,548,679.29
Missouri 2,719,845.63
Montana 662,374.21
Nebraska 901,987.52
Nevada 1,981,000.67
New Hampshire 537,427.60
New Jersey 1,721,723.24
New Mexico 1,197,030.39
New York 3,461,947.05
North Carolina 7,267,113.51
North Dakota 315,483.52
Ohio 3,838,652.81
Oklahoma 2,966,191.55
Oregon 1,865,416.67
Pennsylvania 3,743,927.59
Rhode Island 323,001.26
South Carolina 3,860,162.47
South Dakota 449,489.90
Tennessee 3,926,315.00
Texas 16,924,320.02
Utah 959,688.93
Vermont 199,318.15
Virginia 6,494,759.40
Washington 3,642,114.53
West Virginia 1,044,686.69
Wisconsin 1,906,193.12
Wyoming 334,649.15
Puerto Rico 1,151,324.86
Guam 118,884.63
Notes: Values are collected from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics, (2024).
The Compensation & Pension expenditures include dollars for the following programs: veterans’ compensation for service-connected disabilities; dependency and indemnity compensation for service-connected deaths; veterans’ pension for non-service-connected disabilities; and burial and other benefits to veterans and their survivors.
Citation: Thomas, N., Kingsbury, S., Lansing J., & Houtenville, A. (Eds.). (2026). Annual Disability Statistics Compendium: 2026 (Table 8.4). Durham, NH: University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability.

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