Which has more people, Alaska or Georgia?

Alaska has a population of 738,003 (48th of 51 US states) and Georgia has 11,401,288 (8th of 51).

How do Alaska and Georgia compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Alaska $92,788 (13th of 51), Georgia $77,353 (27th of 51) among US states. Alaska ranks better.

How do Alaska and Georgia compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?

Unemployment Rate (%): Alaska 4.7% (tied 43rd of 51), Georgia 3.4% (tied 10th of 51) among US states. Georgia ranks better.

Where does Alaska beat Georgia most clearly?

Alaska ranks far ahead on Mean Wind Speed at 328 ft (Windiest States in the U.S.): 10.3 mph vs 5.66 mph; Mean Wind Speed at 33 ft (Windiest States in the U.S.): 9.04 mph vs 2.79 mph; Average Student Loan Debt (Debt by State): $3,860 vs $7,120.

Where does Georgia beat Alaska most clearly?

Georgia ranks far ahead on Tetanus (Vaccination Rates by State): 96.9% vs 82.1%; Overall Score (Best States to Retire): 30.37 vs 17.31; MenACWY (Vaccination Rates by State): 97.8% vs 77.8%.

Alaska vs Georgia

Alaska comes out ahead of Georgia on 386 of 769 statistics where one end is better, to 372 with 11 ties. Alaska leads on Tech & Business, Sports and Economics and 5 more categories. Georgia leads on Travel, Agriculture and Infrastructure & Energy and 5 more categories.

769 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 11 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Alaska

Wins: 386
Avg. percentile: 48
Categories led: 8

Georgia

Wins: 372
Avg. percentile: 46
Categories led: 8

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Alaska	Georgia
Population	738,003 48th of 51	11,401,288 8th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$92,788 13th of 51	$77,353 27th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	4.7% tied 43rd of 51	3.4% tied 10th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	10.1% 13th of 51	13.4% 38th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	102.4 38th of 51	96.3 25th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$60,272 18th of 51	$52,952 42nd of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$74,720 10th of 51	$65,920 22nd of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,419 34th of 51	$1,393 31st of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	729.3 50th of 51	296.9 26th of 51

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

TravelGeorgia · 27 statistics
AgricultureGeorgia · 16 statistics
Tech & BusinessAlaska · 46 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyGeorgia · 33 statistics
SportsAlaska · 17 statistics
EconomicsAlaska · 282 statistics
Politics & GovernmentAlaska · 119 statistics
GeographyGeorgia · 24 statistics
EducationAlaska · 50 statistics
PopulationGeorgia · 124 statistics
EnvironmentAlaska · 34 statistics
CultureGeorgia · 77 statistics
Facts & TriviaGeorgia · 17 statistics
HealthAlaska · 184 statistics
Crime & SafetyAlaska · 71 statistics
LawGeorgia · 62 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Alaska	Georgia
TetanusVaccination Rates by State	82.1% 51st of 51	96.9% tied 1st of 51
Mean Wind Speed at 328 ftWindiest States in the U.S.	10.3 mph 2nd of 51	5.66 mph 51st of 51
Overall ScoreBest States to Retire	17.31 50th of 50	30.37 2nd of 50
Mean Wind Speed at 33 ftWindiest States in the U.S.	9.04 mph 1st of 51	2.79 mph tied 48th of 51
Average Student Loan DebtDebt by State	$3,860 3rd of 51	$7,120 50th of 51
MenACWYVaccination Rates by State	77.8% 48th of 51	97.8% 1st of 51
Annual SalaryPhysical Therapist Salary by State	$100,838 4th of 50	$66,841 49th of 50
Average Temperature Celsius 1971-2000Best Weather by State	-3.0 C 50th of 50	17.5 C 5th of 50
Average Temperature Fahrenheit 1971-2000Best Weather by State	26.6 °F 50th of 50	63.5 °F 5th of 50
Hourly WagePhysical Therapist Salary by State	$48.48 4th of 50	$32.14 49th of 50
Monthly PayPhysical Therapist Salary by State	$8,403 4th of 50	$5,570 49th of 50
SSI Lobbying Disclosure ScoreMost Corrupt States	97.5 1st of 50	49.6 46th of 50
Weekly PayPhysical Therapist Salary by State	$1,939 4th of 50	$1,285 49th of 50
Experienced Any Domestic Violence in Lifetime - % of MenDomestic Violence by State	21.3% 4th of 50	40.4% 48th of 50
Rural Pavement RoughnessRoad Quality by State	16.0% tied 47th of 50	1% tied 1st of 50
Species Diversity Rank (01-51)Most Biodiverse States	50th 50th of 51	6th 6th of 51
% Change in Prison Pop. 2022 to 2023Prison Population by State	-300.0% 5th of 50	1,986.0% 48th of 50
Extreme Weather Events 2007-2016Best Weather by State	3 tied 47th of 49	27 6th of 49
Avg. Annual Retirement Income (ZR)Average Retirement Income by State	$67,503 5th of 51	$52,926 48th of 51
NFIP Cost Difference From 2021Floods by State	-15.0% 1st of 47	9% tied 39th of 47
Aluminum Can PriceAluminum Can Prices by State	$0.28 per lb 5th of 43	$0.70 per lb 41st of 43
Correctional Officers Average Salary (2021)Prison Spending by State	$67.02 6th of 49	$36.39 47th of 49
Maximum CostLiposuction Limits by State	$20,000 tied last of 50	$8,000 tied 2nd of 50
Annual CostAssisted Living Costs by State	$81,960 50th of 51	$42,420 8th of 51
COLI Misc. Costs IndexLeast Expensive States	118.9 50th of 51	94.6 8th of 51
Personal Health Care Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State	$13,642 49th of 51	$8,758 7th of 51
Average SalaryHighest Paying Jobs by State	$336,900 42nd of 50	$381,830 1st of 50
Deadliest 10 Miles Fatal Crashes 2000-2019Deadliest Highway by State	20 5th of 50	83 46th of 50
Police Officer Avg Annual SalaryPolice Officer Salary by State	$100,300 4th of 50	$56,350 45th of 50
Mean Annual Snowfall 1971-2000Best Weather by State	64.46 in 5th of 49	0.76 in 45th of 49

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Quick answers

Which is better, Alaska or Georgia?: Alaska comes out ahead of Georgia on 386 of 769 statistics where one end is better, to 372 with 11 ties. Alaska leads on Tech & Business, Sports and Economics and 5 more categories. Georgia leads on Travel, Agriculture and Infrastructure & Energy and 5 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Alaska or Georgia?: Alaska has a population of 738,003 (48th of 51 US states) and Georgia has 11,401,288 (8th of 51).
How do Alaska and Georgia compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Alaska $92,788 (13th of 51), Georgia $77,353 (27th of 51) among US states. Alaska ranks better.
How do Alaska and Georgia compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Alaska 4.7% (tied 43rd of 51), Georgia 3.4% (tied 10th of 51) among US states. Georgia ranks better.
Where does Alaska beat Georgia most clearly?: Alaska ranks far ahead on Mean Wind Speed at 328 ft (Windiest States in the U.S.): 10.3 mph vs 5.66 mph; Mean Wind Speed at 33 ft (Windiest States in the U.S.): 9.04 mph vs 2.79 mph; Average Student Loan Debt (Debt by State): $3,860 vs $7,120.
Where does Georgia beat Alaska most clearly?: Georgia ranks far ahead on Tetanus (Vaccination Rates by State): 96.9% vs 82.1%; Overall Score (Best States to Retire): 30.37 vs 17.31; MenACWY (Vaccination Rates by State): 97.8% vs 77.8%.

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