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9. Which State Has The Highest Number of Wealthy Counties?

On the list of 25 wealthiest counties, Virginia and Maryland both have five. Although these counties have high earners, they're not necessarily the highest earners. These counties have a high number of federal workers, lobbyists, defense contractors, and computer engineers that work with the government. Their salaries drive the median income figures that make these counties so wealthy.

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