Historical Significance
- This is the first win for Tennessee in pageant history.
- Lynnette Cole becomes the fifth former Miss Teen USA state delegate to win or inherit the Miss USA title in six years and the third to win it outright.
- This is the highest finish from a New Hampshire delegate in pageant history, and its first placement since 1980.
- Alabama had its highest placement since 1992. The delegate, Jina Mitchell received a 9.93 score in the evening gown final from the judges, the highest ever recorded evening gown score in the history of the Miss USA, Miss Teen USA or Miss Universe pageants.
- Kansas had its highest placement since 1996.
- Georgia had its highest placement since 1993.
- Colorado placed for the first time since 1989 and second since 1969.
- Iowa placed for the first time since 1993 and second since 1960.
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