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U.S. State Capitals Closest to Their State's Center of Population

When most states became states, their capitals were often chosen to be near to that state's center of population. But is that still true today? Can you name the 10 state capitals closest to their state's center of population now?
Centers of population according to the U.S. Census Bureau as of 2020.
Distance measured as the crow flies from the capitol building.
Try the version for the furthest state capitals here.
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Last updated: February 10, 2025
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Capital
3
Augusta
3
Columbia
6
Concord
6
Providence
11
Jefferson City
Miles
Capital
12
Dover
13
Harrisburg
13
Phoenix
16
Boston
16
Montpelier
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Level 81
Feb 10, 2025
Seems like they got the formula right in the northeast.