Which has more people, Alabama or Wyoming?

Alabama has a population of 5,223,121 (24th of 51 US states) and Wyoming has 590,784 (51st of 51).

How do Alabama and Wyoming compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Alabama $63,999 (46th of 51), Wyoming $76,176 (30th of 51) among US states. Wyoming ranks better.

How do Alabama and Wyoming compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?

Unemployment Rate (%): Alabama 2.9% (5th of 51), Wyoming 3.4% (tied 10th of 51) among US states. Alabama ranks better.

Where does Alabama beat Wyoming most clearly?

Alabama ranks far ahead on SSI Executive Accountability Score (Most Corrupt States): 81.9 vs 46.7; Average Salary (Highest Paying Jobs by State): $376,956 vs $331,120; Mean Annual Precipitation 1971-2000 (Best Weather by State): 58.28 in vs 12.97 in.

Where does Wyoming beat Alabama most clearly?

Wyoming ranks far ahead on Mean Wind Speed at 328 ft (Windiest States in the U.S.): 10.39 mph vs 5.94 mph; Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars) (Real Personal Income by State): $75,501 vs $52,216; CAS Illegal Executive Corruption Level (1-5) (Most Corrupt States): 1 vs 3.5.

Alabama vs Wyoming

Wyoming comes out ahead of Alabama on 468 of 788 statistics where one end is better, to 304 with 16 ties. Alabama leads on Travel. Wyoming leads on Facts & Trivia, Education and Culture and 12 more categories.

788 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 16 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Alabama

Wins: 304
Avg. percentile: 42
Categories led: 1

Wyoming

Wins: 468
Avg. percentile: 51
Categories led: 15

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Alabama	Wyoming
Population	5,223,121 24th of 51	590,784 51st of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$63,999 46th of 51	$76,176 30th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	2.9% 5th of 51	3.4% tied 10th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	15.6% 45th of 51	10.5% 15th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	88.8 7th of 51	92.7 16th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$52,216 48th of 51	$75,501 2nd of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$57,500 46th of 51	$61,560 36th of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,007 9th of 51	$992 8th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	348.3 33rd of 51	179.9 5th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	2,669 7th of 48	8,224 45th of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Facts & TriviaWyoming · 17 statistics
EducationWyoming · 51 statistics
CultureWyoming · 76 statistics
EnvironmentWyoming · 39 statistics
TravelAlabama · 27 statistics
GeographyWyoming · 25 statistics
PopulationWyoming · 123 statistics
SportsWyoming · 17 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyWyoming · 36 statistics
EconomicsWyoming · 290 statistics
HealthWyoming · 186 statistics
AgricultureWyoming · 17 statistics
LawWyoming · 68 statistics
Tech & BusinessWyoming · 47 statistics
Politics & GovernmentWyoming · 124 statistics
Crime & SafetyWyoming · 70 statistics

Biggest differences

The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.

Statistic	Alabama	Wyoming
Mean Wind Speed at 328 ftWindiest States in the U.S.	5.94 mph tied 49th of 51	10.39 mph 1st of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$52,216 48th of 51	$75,501 2nd of 51
SSI Executive Accountability ScoreMost Corrupt States	81.9 2nd of 50	46.7 47th of 50
CAS Illegal Executive Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States	3.5 46th of 48	1 tied 1st of 48
Mean Wind Speed at 33 ftWindiest States in the U.S.	2.87 mph 47th of 51	7.86 mph 2nd of 51
Sales Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In	50th 51st of 51	6th 6th of 51
Average SalaryHighest Paying Jobs by State	$376,956 2nd of 50	$331,120 46th of 50
Mean Annual Precipitation 1971-2000Best Weather by State	58.28 in 4th of 50	12.97 in 48th of 50
SSI Ethics Enforcement Agencies ScoreMost Corrupt States	73 tied 4th of 50	37.9 48th of 50
Avg Income of Bottom 90% FamiliesIncome Inequality by State	$27,318 47th of 51	$50,057 3rd of 51
Avg Income of Top 0.01% FamiliesIncome Inequality by State	$12.22M 45th of 51	$74.43M 1st of 51
Taxes Paid To Other States Per CapitaTax Burden by State	$1,007 5th of 51	$2,045 49th of 51
Community Environment RankSaddest States	46th 46th of 50	3rd 3rd of 50
Avg Combined Sales Tax RateInternet Sales Tax by State	9.46% tied 43rd of 47	5.56% 4th of 47
Community & Environment RankHappiest States	46th 46th of 50	5th 4th of 50
Cost Per CapitaPrisons by State	$150 3rd of 50	$318 45th of 50
Overall RankBest States to Retire	45th 45th of 50	3rd 3rd of 50
Related Groups per Capita RankBest States to Homeschool	44th 44th of 50	2nd 2nd of 50
Dental Services Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State	$361 3rd of 51	$559 tied 45th of 51
Prescription Drugs and Other Medical Products Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State	$1,685 43rd of 51	$744 1st of 51
EducationBest States to Live In	44th 43rd of 49	4th 3rd of 49
FTE Reporter RankMost Corrupt States	4th 4th worst of 49	42nd 7th best of 49
DUI RateWorst Drivers by State	0.7 per 1k drivers tied 5th of 51	2.5 per 1k drivers tied 46th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	2,669 7th of 48	8,224 45th of 48
Overall RankBest State To Incorporate In	41st 41st of 51	1st 1st of 51
Average Wind SpeedWindiest States in the U.S.	14.7 mph 44th of 51	20.88 mph 4th of 51
Getting Insufficient SleepHealthiest States	40.5% 49th of 51	32.3% 9th of 51
Average Temperature Celsius 1971-2000Best Weather by State	17.1 C 7th of 50	5.6 C 46th of 50
Average Temperature Fahrenheit 1971-2000Best Weather by State	62.8 °F 7th of 50	42.0 °F 46th of 50
Insured DriversWorst Drivers by State	80.5 44th of 50	94.2 5th of 50

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Quick answers

Which is better, Alabama or Wyoming?: Wyoming comes out ahead of Alabama on 468 of 788 statistics where one end is better, to 304 with 16 ties. Alabama leads on Travel. Wyoming leads on Facts & Trivia, Education and Culture and 12 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Alabama or Wyoming?: Alabama has a population of 5,223,121 (24th of 51 US states) and Wyoming has 590,784 (51st of 51).
How do Alabama and Wyoming compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Alabama $63,999 (46th of 51), Wyoming $76,176 (30th of 51) among US states. Wyoming ranks better.
How do Alabama and Wyoming compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Alabama 2.9% (5th of 51), Wyoming 3.4% (tied 10th of 51) among US states. Alabama ranks better.
Where does Alabama beat Wyoming most clearly?: Alabama ranks far ahead on SSI Executive Accountability Score (Most Corrupt States): 81.9 vs 46.7; Average Salary (Highest Paying Jobs by State): $376,956 vs $331,120; Mean Annual Precipitation 1971-2000 (Best Weather by State): 58.28 in vs 12.97 in.
Where does Wyoming beat Alabama most clearly?: Wyoming ranks far ahead on Mean Wind Speed at 328 ft (Windiest States in the U.S.): 10.39 mph vs 5.94 mph; Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars) (Real Personal Income by State): $75,501 vs $52,216; CAS Illegal Executive Corruption Level (1-5) (Most Corrupt States): 1 vs 3.5.

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