Updated October 13, 2026. Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 survey (latest available), with 2019 for comparison.
The U.S. had about 7.94 million mobile and manufactured homes in 2024, 5.4% of all 146.7 million homes. They were most common in New Mexico (15.0%), Mississippi (14.0%), West Virginia (13.2%), South Carolina (12.8%) and Louisiana (12.2%). Florida had the most by count (824,425).
Mobile homes as a share of all homes
Manufactured homes are built in a factory and moved to a lot or community. They usually cost much less than site-built homes, which makes them an important lower-cost option, especially in rural areas and the South. They were least common in District of Columbia (0.1%), Hawaii (0.3%) and Connecticut (0.7%).
State-by-state table
Click a column to sort. Counts include occupied and vacant homes.
| State | Mobile homes, 2024 | Share of homes, 2024 | Share, 2019 | Mobile homes, 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. | 7,939,191 | 5.4% | 6.1% | 8,468,274 |
| Alabama | 275,265 | 11.6% | 13.2% | 300,680 |
| Alaska | 10,983 | 3.3% | 4.2% | 13,323 |
| Arizona | 296,171 | 9.0% | 10.3% | 317,116 |
| Arkansas | 149,775 | 10.5% | 11.8% | 163,623 |
| California | 507,774 | 3.4% | 3.7% | 537,931 |
| Colorado | 86,548 | 3.3% | 4.0% | 97,976 |
| Connecticut | 11,510 | 0.7% | 0.7% | 10,931 |
| Delaware | 34,659 | 7.3% | 7.5% | 33,258 |
| District of Columbia | 369 | 0.1% | 0.1% | 404 |
| Florida | 824,425 | 7.8% | 8.8% | 854,599 |
| Georgia | 345,541 | 7.4% | 9.0% | 391,950 |
| Hawaii | 1,951 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1,658 |
| Idaho | 54,080 | 6.5% | 8.4% | 63,048 |
| Illinois | 119,544 | 2.2% | 2.4% | 131,171 |
| Indiana | 127,964 | 4.2% | 4.5% | 131,535 |
| Iowa | 46,829 | 3.2% | 3.5% | 49,099 |
| Kansas | 52,753 | 4.0% | 4.5% | 57,763 |
| Kentucky | 211,861 | 10.3% | 11.4% | 228,536 |
| Louisiana | 260,511 | 12.2% | 13.2% | 275,521 |
| Maine | 63,082 | 8.2% | 8.2% | 61,719 |
| Maryland | 35,248 | 1.4% | 1.4% | 35,770 |
| Massachusetts | 26,128 | 0.9% | 0.8% | 23,506 |
| Michigan | 234,347 | 5.0% | 5.3% | 247,267 |
| Minnesota | 70,336 | 2.7% | 3.2% | 78,941 |
| Mississippi | 189,635 | 14.0% | 14.7% | 196,251 |
| Missouri | 143,622 | 5.0% | 6.1% | 170,630 |
| Montana | 51,792 | 9.6% | 9.9% | 51,580 |
| Nebraska | 22,737 | 2.6% | 3.1% | 26,791 |
| Nevada | 71,125 | 5.2% | 5.4% | 69,366 |
| New Hampshire | 36,273 | 5.5% | 5.6% | 36,269 |
| New Jersey | 34,792 | 0.9% | 1.0% | 35,245 |
| New Mexico | 146,137 | 15.0% | 16.8% | 159,462 |
| New York | 183,310 | 2.1% | 2.3% | 190,184 |
| North Carolina | 525,544 | 10.4% | 12.2% | 579,642 |
| North Dakota | 21,813 | 5.7% | 7.1% | 27,036 |
| Ohio | 176,771 | 3.3% | 3.7% | 192,006 |
| Oklahoma | 143,632 | 8.0% | 9.1% | 159,770 |
| Oregon | 126,727 | 6.7% | 7.4% | 134,714 |
| Pennsylvania | 198,970 | 3.4% | 3.7% | 214,090 |
| Rhode Island | 3,736 | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3,939 |
| South Carolina | 325,090 | 12.8% | 15.4% | 361,418 |
| South Dakota | 30,656 | 7.2% | 8.4% | 33,656 |
| Tennessee | 244,600 | 7.5% | 8.8% | 266,965 |
| Texas | 776,232 | 6.2% | 6.8% | 770,903 |
| Utah | 38,395 | 3.0% | 3.3% | 37,153 |
| Vermont | 21,891 | 6.4% | 6.4% | 21,640 |
| Virginia | 166,299 | 4.4% | 4.9% | 173,875 |
| Washington | 180,785 | 5.3% | 6.1% | 196,470 |
| West Virginia | 114,584 | 13.2% | 14.0% | 124,903 |
| Wisconsin | 84,595 | 3.0% | 3.3% | 90,567 |
| Wyoming | 31,794 | 11.3% | 13.0% | 36,424 |
Why it matters for small businesses
- Service demand. Mobile homes need specialized work: skirting, tie-downs, roofs, HVAC and plumbing. In high-share states that’s a steady niche for contractors.
- Housing costs. Where mortgages and rents are high, demand for lower-cost housing grows. Compare rent vs. own costs by state and homeownership by state.
- Insurance and storms. Many high-share states face hurricanes and tornadoes, which affects insurance costs for owners and the businesses that serve them.
About the data
- Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 1-year estimates, table B25024 (units in structure), “mobile home,” 2024 and 2019.
- Counts include all housing units, occupied or vacant. RVs, boats and vans used as homes are counted separately and aren’t included.
- Survey figures have margins of error, especially in smaller states.
Sources
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Source: StartBusinessByState, “Mobile Homes by State: Where Manufactured Housing Is Most Common,” https://startbusinessbystate.com/mobile-homes-by-state/ (updated October 13, 2026).
FAQ
How many mobile homes are in the U.S.?
About 7,939,191 in 2024, or 5.4% of all homes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Which state has the most mobile homes?
By share of homes, New Mexico (15.0%), followed by Mississippi (14.0%) and West Virginia (13.2%). By count, Florida (824,425).
Which state has the fewest?
District of Columbia (0.1%), then Hawaii (0.3%).
Is the share of mobile homes growing?
No. It slipped from 6.1% of homes in 2019 to 5.4% in 2024.
Where is this data from?
The U.S. Census Bureau’s yearly American Community Survey.
Last updated October 13, 2026 by StartBusinessByState.