The map above shows how much of each state’s total land area is dedicated to growing cotton.
The data comes from the USDA’s Prospective Plantings report.
The map above uses preliminary 2023 data.
Here’s the final data:
| State | Area planted (1,000 acres) | Percentage of State |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 380 | 1.17% |
| Arizona | 76 | 0.10% |
| Arkansas | 510 | 1.53% |
| California | 13 | 0.01% |
| Florida | 89 | 0.26% |
| Georgia | 1,110 | 3.02% |
| Kansas | 112 | 0.21% |
| Louisiana | 120 | 0.43% |
| Mississippi | 400 | 1.33% |
| Missouri | 335 | 0.76% |
| New Mexico | 32 | 0.04% |
| North Carolina | 380 | 1.22% |
| Oklahoma | 420 | 0.96% |
| South Carolina | 210 | 1.09% |
| Tennessee | 265 | 1.00% |
| Texas | 5,550 | 3.32% |
| Virginia | 81 | 0.32% |
| United States | 10,083 | 0.53% |
Texas is by far the largest producer of Cotton accounting for over 50% of area devoted to growing it. California on the other hand is the smallest producer of states that grow it.
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