10 States With the Wealthiest People

Connecticut

The people of Connecticut have every right to boast about their income, as they bring home more than the residents of any other state. Its per capita GDP also ranks very high at $63,139. Healthcare, durable goods manufacturing, and financing are the main industries in this state, and play a huge role in their accomplishments.

Large companies that have headquarters in this state have helped Connecticut to show up on this list. United Technologies is headquartered in Hartford and has more than 26,000 employees. Alexion Pharmaceuticals is also a company that boosts the state’s economy and will continue to do so as more research is conducted and more strides are made in the pharmaceutical industry.