Historical Significance
- This became the first win for Texas in six years, when Chelsi Smith was crowned Miss USA 1995 then went on later to win Miss Universe 1995.
- This is also Texas's eighth win at Miss USA, which continues to be the pageant record.
- This is the highest finish of a delegate from the District of Columbia since Bobbie Johnson won Miss USA 1964.
- Georgia had its highest placement since 1993.
- Michigan had its fourth straight Top 10 placement.
- This became only the second time in seven years that a Miss Teen USA state delegate did not win or inherit the Miss USA title.
- Massachusetts was represented by an African-American--the first time in the pageant's history.
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