| State | Statutes | Totals | Population | Normalized |
| Alabama | 1 | 10 | 4,849,377 | 0,206212056 |
| Alaska | 1 | 8 | 737,732 | 1,084404635 |
| Arizona | 1 | 276 | 6,731,484 | 4,100136018 |
| Arkansas | 0 | 5 | 2,994,079 | 0,166996262 |
| California | 2 | 837 | 38,802,500 | 2,157077508 |
| Colorado | 1 | 107 | 5,355,856 | 1,997813235 |
| Connecticut | 2 | 93 | 3,596,677 | 2,585720097 |
| Delaware | 2 | 11 | 935,614 | 1,175698525 |
| DC | 2 | 65 | 672,228 | 9,669338379 |
| Florida | 1 | 72 | 19,893,297 | 0,361930956 |
| Georgia | 0 | 44 | 10,097,343 | 0,435758199 |
| Hawaii | 2 | 1,419,561 | 0 | |
| Idaho | 1 | 34 | 1,634,464 | 2,08019265 |
| Illinois | 2 | 90 | 12,880,580 | 0,6987263 |
| Indiana | 0 | 63 | 6,596,855 | 0,955000527 |
| Iowa | 1 | 6 | 3,107,126 | 0,193104496 |
| Kansas | 1 | 62 | 2,904,021 | 2,134970787 |
| Kentucky | 1 | 188 | 4,413,457 | 4,259699369 |
| Louisiana | 1 | 38 | 4,649,676 | 0,817261246 |
| Maine | 1 | 38 | 1,330,089 | 2,856951678 |
| Maryland | 2 | 41 | 5,976,407 | 0,686030921 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | 411 | 6,745,408 | 6,093033957 |
| Michigan | 1 | 309 | 9,909,877 | 3,118101264 |
| Minnesota | 2 | 109 | 5,457,173 | 1,997371166 |
| Mississippi | 1 | 0 | 2,984,926 | 0 |
| Missouri | 2 | 100 | 6,063,589 | 1,649188294 |
| Montana | 1 | 45 | 1,023,579 | 4,396338729 |
| Nebraska | 1 | 19 | 1,881,503 | 1,00983097 |
| Nevada | 2 | 58 | 2,839,099 | 2,042901639 |
| New Hampshire |
1 | 13 | 1,326,813 | 0,979791425 |
| New Jersey | 2 | 330 | 8,938,175 | 3,692028854 |
| New Mexico | 2 | 13 | 2,085,572 | 0,623330194 |
| New York | 1 | 500 | 19,746,227 | 2,532129302 |
| North Carolina | 1 | 161 | 9,943,964 | 1,619072635 |
| North Dakota | 1 | 36 | 739,482 | 4,868272656 |
| Ohio | 1 | 416 | 11,594,163 | 3,588012347 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | 37 | 3,878,051 | 0,954087504 |
| Oregon | 2 | 65 | 3,970,239 | 1,637181036 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | 64 | 12,787,209 | 0,500500148 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | 18 | 1,055,173 | 1,705881405 |
| South Carolina | 0 | 55 | 4,832,482 | 1,138131503 |
| South Dakota | 1 | 16 | 853,175 | 1,875347965 |
| Tennessee | 1 | 221 | 6,549,352 | 3,374379633 |
| Texas | 1 | 191 | 26,956,958 | 0,70853692 |
| Utah | 0 | 47 | 2,942,902 | 1,597063035 |
| Vermont | 2 | 8 | 626,011 | 1,277932816 |
| Virginia | 1 | 158 | 8,326,289 | 1,897604083 |
| Washington | 2 | 275 | 7,061,530 | 3,894340178 |
| West Virginia | 1 | 41 | 1,850,326 | 2,215825752 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | 43 | 5,757,564 | 0,74684363 |
| Wyoming | 0 | 2 | 584,153 | 0,342376056 |
The table you provided contains information about hate crime statutes and totals by state. Here are some insights based on the data:
- Number of Statutes: The “Statutes” column indicates the number of hate crime statutes enacted in each state. States with a value of 2 have comprehensive hate crime laws that cover various personal characteristics, including race, religion, ethnicity/national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and disability. States with a value of 1 have hate crime laws but may not cover all the mentioned characteristics, while states with a value of 0 have no specific hate crime laws.
- Hate Crime Totals: The “Totals” column represents the total number of reported hate crimes in each state. It is important to note that the data in this table only covers a specific time period (1997-2015), and the totals may have changed since then.
- Population: The “Population” column shows the estimated population of each state. This information helps provide context when comparing the total number of hate crimes between states.
- Normalized Totals: The “Normalized” column presents the hate crime totals per 100,000 people, providing a standardized measure to compare hate crime rates between states. A higher value indicates a higher rate of reported hate crimes relative to the population.
- Varied Results: There is considerable variation in the number of hate crime statutes, hate crime totals, and normalized totals across states. Some states have higher numbers of hate crime statutes and reported hate crimes, while others have fewer or none at all.
- Regional Patterns: It is worth noting that there are regional differences in hate crime statistics. Some states, particularly in the Northeast and West Coast regions, have higher hate crime totals and normalized values, indicating a potentially higher prevalence of reported hate crimes. However, it is essential to consider other factors such as population density and reporting practices when interpreting these patterns.
- Incomplete Data: It appears that data is missing for Hawaii and Mississippi in the table, as the values are not provided for the “Totals” and “Normalized” columns. Without complete information, it is challenging to analyze hate crime statistics accurately for these states.
To gain a comprehensive understanding of hate crime trends, it is necessary to analyze more recent and detailed data that includes information on specific types of hate crimes, demographic factors, and contextual information. Additionally, analyzing trends over a more extended period would provide a better perspective on hate crime patterns and changes over time.