A new interactive mapping project estimates the geographic distribution of approximately 67 million U.S. cryptocurrency holders across all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and the nation’s 435 congressional districts. Separate research commissioned by the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) estimates that the crypto industry supports nearly 232,000 jobs and generates $55.4 billion in economic activity nationwide.
- California leads the state estimates with roughly 9.5 million crypto holders.
- The interactive maps cover all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and 435 congressional districts.
- NCA-commissioned research estimates 231,845 crypto-supported U.S. jobs.
- The study estimates $55.4 billion in economic activity and $30.8 billion in worker income.
- The geographic figures are modeled estimates rather than verified counts of individual crypto holders.
Interactive Map Tracks Crypto Ownership Across the United States
Cryptocurrency ownership has become widespread across the United States, and a new interactive mapping initiative is offering a detailed look at where those holders are located.
The National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) has published interactive state and congressional-district maps estimating the distribution of approximately 67 million American crypto holders.
The resource allows users to explore individual geographic areas across all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and the 435 U.S. House districts represented in the 119th Congress.
NCA President Stuart Alderoty highlighted the data in an Aug. 24 post, emphasizing the scale of cryptocurrency ownership and the industry’s employment footprint.
California has the largest estimated crypto-owning population, with approximately 9.5 million holders. Texas follows with about 5.94 million, while Florida is estimated at 4.71 million, New York at 4.66 million, and Illinois at approximately 2.64 million.
The underlying 2026 State of Crypto Holders Report estimates that roughly one in four American adults owns cryptocurrency.
Crypto Ownership Is Spread Across Major U.S. Regions
The distribution of crypto holders broadly follows the country’s overall population patterns rather than being concentrated exclusively in technology or financial centers.
The South accounts for approximately 38% of estimated crypto holders, while the West represents 27%. The Midwest and Northeast each account for approximately 18%.
The figures suggest that cryptocurrency ownership has developed into a nationwide phenomenon, with significant participation extending well beyond traditional technology hubs.
The Numbers Are Statistical Estimates
While the interactive maps provide highly detailed geographic figures, the numbers should not be interpreted as an exact census of cryptocurrency owners.
The NCA methodology combines a national demographic model based on a sample of 10,000 U.S. crypto holders with district-level indicators. The resulting estimates include a posterior mean and a 95% credible interval for each geographic area.
The posterior mean represents the model’s central estimate after incorporating the available evidence, while the credible interval indicates the range in which the model estimates the actual figure is likely to fall.
For example, California’s estimated crypto-holder population ranges from approximately 9.09 million to 9.92 million.
The broader 67 million ownership figure originated from an online survey conducted by The Harris Poll for the NCA between Feb. 12 and March 3. The survey results were weighted and then extrapolated to estimate cryptocurrency ownership across the wider U.S. population.
This distinction is important because the map represents modeled estimates rather than individually verified wallet holders or account owners.
Bitcoin Ownership Represents a Smaller, More Specific Measure
Separate research provides another perspective by focusing specifically on Bitcoin rather than cryptocurrency ownership as a whole.
A July study estimated that approximately 49.6 million Americans own Bitcoin, representing around 18.6% of the adult population.
The two figures measure different things. The NCA’s approximately 67 million estimate covers cryptocurrency ownership generally, potentially including Bitcoin and other digital assets, while the 49.6 million figure specifically measures Bitcoin ownership.
Crypto assets can also be held through different arrangements, including software wallets, hardware wallets, and accounts maintained by centralized cryptocurrency platforms.
Crypto Industry Supports Nearly 232,000 U.S. Jobs
The NCA’s research also examines cryptocurrency’s broader contribution to the U.S. economy.
According to an analysis commissioned by the association, the crypto industry supports approximately 231,845 jobs nationwide, generates $55.4 billion in economic activity, and contributes around $30.8 billion in worker income.
The employment estimate includes approximately:
- 34,000 direct jobs at cryptocurrency companies.
- 75,000 indirect jobs supported through suppliers and related businesses.
- 123,000 induced jobs associated with spending by workers.
The analysis estimates that every direct crypto-industry position supports roughly six additional jobs across other sectors, including professional services, health care, insurance, restaurants, and logistics.
This broader employment impact illustrates how cryptocurrency-related economic activity can extend beyond companies directly involved in blockchain and digital assets.
California Leads the Crypto Employment Footprint
California also ranks first when measuring the industry’s estimated economic impact.
The state accounts for approximately 57,600 crypto-supported jobs, $16.9 billion in economic activity, and $7.7 billion in worker income, according to the NCA-commissioned analysis.
New York follows with approximately 53,800 crypto-supported jobs, while Texas accounts for around 26,500.
Washington is estimated to support approximately 15,100 crypto-related jobs, followed by North Carolina with roughly 9,500.
The figures reinforce the geographic breadth of the cryptocurrency industry’s economic footprint, with employment and economic activity extending across multiple regions of the country.
NCA Expands Crypto Education Efforts
The National Cryptocurrency Association launched in March 2025 with a $50 million grant from Ripple to support cryptocurrency education and public awareness.
The organization has positioned its work around providing Americans with information, resources, and tools for understanding and participating in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Its new mapping initiative adds a geographic dimension to that effort by allowing users to examine estimated cryptocurrency ownership and industry employment at the state and congressional-district levels.
A Growing National Crypto Footprint
The new maps provide a broader picture of cryptocurrency’s presence across the United States.
With an estimated 67 million Americans holding cryptocurrency, ownership appears to extend across every major region rather than remaining concentrated in a handful of technology-driven markets. At the same time, the industry’s estimated 231,845 supported jobs and $55.4 billion in economic activity point to a wider economic footprint.
However, the figures should be viewed within the limitations of the underlying methodology. The ownership numbers are statistical estimates based on survey data and modeling rather than verified counts of individual holders.
Even with that qualification, the data highlights how deeply cryptocurrency has become embedded in the U.S. financial and economic landscape—and provides a detailed framework for examining its reach from the national level down to individual congressional districts.
