What state has the most pitbulls?

Inquiring minds want to know: which US state boasts the highest population of pitbulls? Given the popularity and diversity of this breed, ranging from American Pit Bull Terriers to Staffordshire Bull Terriers, it's a fascinating question to ponder. Is it the southern states, where the breed's reputation as a loyal companion and protector is perhaps most ingrained? Or perhaps the western states, where outdoor lifestyles might lend itself to having larger dogs? Or is there an unsuspected hotbed of pitbull love hidden somewhere in the northeast or midwest? The answer, I suspect, lies in a combination of cultural factors, local laws, and of course, the undying devotion that many pitbull owners share for their four-legged family members.