The 10 States Leading in Per Capita Marijuana Sales

As the legal marijuana industry continues to grow and mature across the United States, some states are experiencing notably high sales per capita.

Using marijuana sales data from January to July 2024, this analysis highlights the top 10 states with the highest legal marijuana sales per person. Data was collected via state regulatory agencies, as well as the research firm Headset. Population data was garnered from US Census data.

Below are the 10 States with the most legal marijuana sales per capita:

1. Michigan

Total Sales: $1.9 billion
Population: 10.02 million
Sales Per Capita: $189.62

2. Montana

Total Sales: $186 million
Population: 1.12 million
Sales Per Capita: $165.98

3. Missouri

Total Sales: $824 million
Population: 6.17 million
Sales Per Capita: $133.55

4. Massachusetts

Total Sales: $934 million
Population: 7 million
Sales Per Capita: $132.86

5. Oregon

Total Sales: $562 million
Population: 4.24 million
Sales Per Capita: $132.55

6. Nevada

Total Sales: $420 million
Population: 3.18 million
Sales Per Capita: $132.08

7. Colorado

Total Sales: $706 million
Population: 5.85 million
Sales Per Capita: $120.85

8. Maryland

Total Sales: $650 million
Population: 6.2 million
Sales Per Capita: $105.09

9. Arizona

Total Sales: $667 million
Population: 7.3 million
Sales Per Capita: $91.50

10. Washington

Total Sales: $701 million
Population: 7.75 million
Sales Per Capita: $90.60

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