Visualizing the Fortune 500 in America

Updated: August 23, 2012

Across the U.S., Fortune 500 companies are growing and thriving, despite the economy. Texas is home to the greatest number of Fortune 500 companies in the U.S., which is not surprising given the top industries by growth are pipelines, engineering & construction and petroleum refining. Two out of three Fortune 500 companies are located in 10 primary states and the industries with the largest profits may surprise you.

Click to Enlarge