The Four Main Regions of the United States: States and Geography

The United States is commonly divided into four census regions, each with distinct states and geographic character:

The Northeast

Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont.

The Midwest

Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin.

The South

Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia.

The West

Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.

These regional groupings are used for statistical, cultural, and administrative purposes, reflecting the nation's vast geographic and demographic diversity.