From MrBeast in North Carolina to PewDiePie in... wait, he is Swedish. Discover which YouTube creators hail from each U.S. state and who has the most subscribers.
The Data
YouTube has created a new generation of celebrities, and they come from all 50 states. This map shows the most-subscribed YouTube channel originating from each state, based on where creators were born or raised.
| Rank | State | Top Creator | Subscribers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Carolina | MrBeast | 300M+ |
| 2 | California | Ryan's World | 36M |
| 3 | Texas | Dude Perfect | 60M |
| 4 | Ohio | Jake Paul | 20M |
| 5 | Virginia | Markiplier | 36M |
Key Insights
California and Texas lead. The two most populous states predictably have some of the biggest creators, but surprising contenders emerge from smaller states.
Content diversity. The map reveals everything from gaming channels to educational content to entertainment empires spread across America.
New wealth. Many of these creators have built media empires worth hundreds of millions, rivaling traditional entertainment companies.
Methodology
Subscriber counts from Social Blade. Creators assigned to states based on birthplace or where they grew up (not current residence).
