Change in utility patents granted per capita

Estimated among metro areas with at least 500k residents; 2012 to 2022
U.S. overall +11% Northwest Arkansas +105% U.S. overall +11% New Orleans +105%

Map of U.S. metro areas showing change in the number of utility patents granted per capita from 2012 to 2022. Cities in the South and Midwest saw more growth than cities in the Northeast or California. Overall, there were 11% more patents per capita in 2022 compared to 2012. In New Orleans, the number of patents per capita increased by +105%

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