If you feel like there's a Starbucks on every corner these days, it's not just your imagination; there are 300+ locations in the NYC area alone. Whether your order is ultra healthy or the cheapest thing on the menu, chances are that you've been to a Starbz before. And with the number of Starbucks on the rise, it's become easier than ever to get your frappuccino or a plain cup of joe.
The number of Starbucks varies by state, with some states clocking in at over 2,000 locations (@California, talking about you). Starbucks, you're taking over the world, and I love a good PSL too much to complain about it.
Alabama
Population: 4.884 Million
Sorry, Alabama; that's only one Starbucks for every 57,459 residents. I guess you're more focused on how many Denny Dogs you can eat in one sitting.
Alaska
Population: 741,204
Well done, Alaska! That's approximately one Starbucks for every 15,127 residents. We might even be able to look past the fact that your signature cocktail is called a Duck Fart.
Arizona
Population: 7.027 Million
Epic hiking trails isn't the only thing that Arizona is known for. The state kills it again with one Starbucks for every 14,400 residents. No line-ups here.
Arkansas
Population: 3.001 Million
Arkansas may have Bill Clinton and some epic Southern food, but tragically, there's only one Starbucks for every 54,564 people. Sorry, Arkansas; better luck next time.
California
Population: 39.850 Million
That's one Starbucks for every 14,126 people in California, and the largest number of Starbucks locations in a state. Pair it with some Insta-worthy California doughnuts, and you're #winning.
Colorado
Population: 5.659 Million
Getting a shout out in "Closer" by The Chainsmokers isn't the only thing that Colorado has going for it; there's one Starbucks for every 11,765 residents in the state.
Connecticut
Population: 3.583 Million
That's one Starbucks for every 29,130 people, which isn't bad, but isn't knocking my socks off either. I'm more impressed by the fact that Subway originated in Connecticut — all hail the five dollar footlong.
Delaware
Population: 965,866
Delaware only has one Starbucks for every 38,635 residents, which is pretty sad until you consider that Delaware also has some epic coffee shops like Brew Haha and Central Perk.
District of Columbia
Population: 697,012
DC steals the show with one Starbucks for every 7,659 people living in the state. If this isn't proof that coffee could take over the world (starting with the White House), then idk what is.
Florida
Population: 21.003 Million
Florida may be known for a good key lime pie recipe, but they have a passable number of Starbucks as well, with one Starbucks for every 30,264 people.
Georgia
Population: 10.450 Million
That's one Starbucks for every 32,055 Georgia residents, which is a bit like getting a C+ on a test: pretty average. Sorry, Georgia. At least you got those peaches going for you.
Hawaii
Population: 1.454 Million
It may be known for its bomb açaí bowls, but with one Starbucks for every 12,687 citizens, Hawaii has some serious coffee game as well.
Idaho
Population: 1.695 Million
That's one Starbucks for every 25,298 residents in Idaho. Who knew that a state of potato lovers could be invested in Starbz as well? (But seriously, check out this article on where to find the best potato dishes in Idaho.)
Illinois
Population: 12.816 Million
That's one Starbucks for every 22,289 people. Illinois may be known for creating the Twinkie, but it's clear that the residents appreciate a good cup of joe, too.
Indiana
Population: 6.663 Million
Even though the state is busy with race car driving (shout out to the Indy 500), Indiana still finds time for coffee; there's approximately one Starbucks for every 30,149 residents.
Iowa
Population: 3.153 Million
There's one Starbucks for every 35,427 people, which, I'll be honest, is a little on the unimpressive side. But you know what is impressive? The fact that an Iowan invented sliced bread.
Kansas
Population: 2.930 Million
Kansas may be known for inventing Pizza Hut, but with one Starbucks for every 31,170 residents in Kansas, there are definitely a few coffee lovers as well.
Kentucky
Population: 4.450 Million
That's approximately one Starbucks for every 38,362 people. Kentucky residents are clearly more concerned with their bourbon than their peppermint mochas.
Louisiana
Population: 4.714 Million
That's only one Starbucks for every 56,119 Louisiana residents. So basically, Louisiana is that friend that's too busy partying it up at Mardi Gras to worry about coffee.
Maine
Population: 1.327 Million
Ouch, Maine! That's only one Starbucks for every 44,233 people living in the state. Tbh, Mainers are saving all their money to buy that famous Maine lobster, so they don't want to splurge on that $5 Starbucks drink.
Maryland
Population: 6.069 Million
That's one Starbucks for every 23,615 Maryland residents. Not bad, Maryland, especially since you're more focused on finding the best crab.
Massachusetts
Population: 6.873 Million
Dr. Seuss, one of Mass's most notable residents, really should have written a book about PSLs. Because with one Starbucks locations for every 25,175 people, it's clear that Massachusetts residents love the occasional Starbucks drink.
Michigan
Population: 9.935 Million
Madonna, who was born in Michigan, prefers a pomegranate martini to coffee, and it looks like other Michigan residents would agree. There's only one Starbucks for every 35,106 Michigan residents.
Minnesota
Population: 5.555 Million
That's 1 Starbucks for every 30,190 people, so expect medium-sized queues. If they get too long, you can always bail and get corndogs instead, which were invented in Minnesota. Yeah, that's an acceptable substitution.
Mississippi
Population: 2.990 Million
Yikes, Mississippi. That's only one Starbucks for every 93,438 residents. Your lines to get coffee are just like your name: ridiculously long.
Missouri
Population: 6.123 Million
Missouri-born T.S. Eliot once stated, "I have measured out my life with coffee spoons." But idk where he was getting those spoons from because there's only one Starbucks for every 32,569 Missouri residents.
Montana
Population: 1.052 Million
Even though Hannah Montana gets her drinks from Rico's Surf Shop (anyone else remember this?), Montana still has a respectable one Starbucks for every 29,222 Montana residents.
Nebraska
Population: 1.923 Million
There's one Starbucks for every 33,155 people. Pretty average, Nebraska. Pretty average.
Nevada
Population: 2.996 Million
That's approximately one Starbucks for every 11,841 Nevada residents. Just like Nevada has some of the hardest drinkers, it also has some of the most Starbucks per person.
New Hampshire
Population: 1.336 Million
That's only one Starbucks for every 46,069 people. Sorry, New Hamphire; you may #LiveFreeorDie but you ain't about that #LiveFreeandDrinkChai.
New Jersey
Population: 8.996 Million
There's one Starbucks for every 34,467 people in New Jersey, but honestly, with other cafés offering insane OTT desserts, I can understand why they don't have more.
New Mexico
Population: 2.084 Million
Congrats, New Mexico; that's approximately one Starbucks for every 27,421 residents. Clearly, aliens like Starbucks, too (@Roswell, looking at you).
New York
Population: 19.890 Million
There's approximately one Starbucks for every 30,837 people in New York. If you don't fancy waiting in those lines, check out these other 12 bomb cafés in NYC.
North Carolina
Population: 10.248 Million
That's approximately one Starbucks for every 30,319 people in North Carolina. Since Krispy Kreme was invented in North Carolina, you can bet that coffee and doughnuts is a popular pairing.
North Dakota
Population: 790,701
That's only one Starbucks for every 60,823 North Dakota residents, which, considering that the state is mostly made up of sunflowers and not people, is kind of to be expected.
Ohio
Population: 11.646 Million
There's approximately one Starbucks for every 30,809 residents in Ohio. You can tell that chili isn't the only thing that Ohioans are passionate about.
Oklahoma
Population: 3.975 Million
Sadly, that's only one Starbucks for every 50,316 Oklahoma residents. It's okay, Oklahoma; you still have these eight killer restaurants to tide you over.
Oregon
Population: 4.145 Million
That's approximately one Starbucks for every 11,545 residents, and thank goodness for that, because your other option in Oregon is drinking beer made from sewer water.
Pennsylvania
Population: 12.820 Million
That's one Starbucks for every 35,910 residents in Pennsylvania. They may have invented Hershey's chocolate, but Pennsylvanians will be waiting awhile for a mocha.
Rhode Island
Population: 1.059 Million
That's approximately one Starbucks for every 39,222 people. Rhode Islanders are probably too busy lusting after Del's Lemonade to appreciate a good Starbz.
South Carolina
Population: 5.030 Million
That's only one Starbucks for every 38,397 South Carolina residents. South Carolina, whatchu doing?
South Dakota
Population: 868,799
There's one Starbucks for every 34,752 people living in South Dakota, and with the amount of people driving through to Mount Rushmore, I'm hoping that at least half of those are drive-throughs.
Tennessee
Population: 6.705 Million
That's approximately one Starbucks for every 37,250 Tennessee residents. And honestly, when you're living in the home of Jack Daniels, ain't nobody got time for Starbz.
Texas
Population: 28.449 Million
Texas may have the second largest number of Starbucks, but that's still one Starbucks for every 27,302 people. Sorry, Texans; it looks like you still have to wait in a pretty long line for that coffee Frapp.
Utah
Population: 3.099 Million
You won't have to wait 127 Hours (@Utah, that was filmed in your state) for a Starbucks, but honestly, you might not be far off. There's one Starbucks for every 30,683 people.
Vermont
Population: 624,592
Yup, you read that right; Vermont only has eight Starbucks locations, which means there's only one Starbucks for every 78,218 people in the state. Sorry, Vermonters; at least you have some good cheese.
Virginia
Population: 8.493 Million
That's approximately one Starbucks for every 19,660 Virginia residents, which is pretty impressive. You might even see some Starbucks on these epic Virginia-based foodstagrams.
Washington
Population: 7.385 Million
That's a whopping one Starbucks for every 9,756 residents in Washington, which is no surprise, considering that Seattle is the home of Starbucks. Washington, you're slaying.
West Virginia
Population: 1.835 Million
You can listen to "Take Me Home, Country Roads" for a shout out to West Virginia while you're driving through the state, but don't expect to stop for a Starbucks. West Virginia only has one Starbucks for every 73,400 people.
Wisconsin
Population: 5.795 Million
That's one Starbucks for every 39,966 Wisconsin residents. The real question is though, do the Starbucks in Wisconsin sell cheese? (Someone please confirm).
Wyoming: 23
Population: 589,713
For having the least amount of people in a state, Wyoming is still doing pretty well in the Starbz department, with approximately one Starbucks for every 25,640 people.
Whether you live in Washington (yay!) or Vermont (sorry, Vermonters), the number of Starbucks is always on the rise. So don't despair if your state only has a few locations where you can stock up on PSLs and the new pumpkin spice whipped cream; more Starbucks are probably already being built.