Which has more people, Alaska or Hawaii?

Alaska has a population of 738,003 (48th of 51 US states) and Hawaii has 1,430,688 (40th of 51).

How do Alaska and Hawaii compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Alaska $92,788 (13th of 51), Hawaii $100,389 (5th of 51) among US states. Hawaii ranks better.

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

Unemployment Rate (%): Alaska 4.7% (tied 43rd of 51), Hawaii 2.4% (2nd of 51) among US states. Hawaii ranks better.

Where does Alaska beat Hawaii most clearly?

Alaska ranks far ahead on Local Effective Tax Rate (Highest Taxed States): 4.93% vs 13.9%; Supplies Rank (Best States for Fishing): 4th vs 50th; Lake Surface Area (acres) (Bass Fishing by State): 1,286,400 vs 400.

Where does Hawaii beat Alaska most clearly?

Hawaii ranks far ahead on Climate Rank (Farming-Friendly States): 1st vs 50th; WH Environmental Quality (Greenest States): 1st vs 50th; Cannabis Use Rate (Per 100k) (Drug Use by State): 601.63 vs 1,323.84.

Alaska vs Hawaii

Hawaii comes out ahead of Alaska on 416 of 758 statistics where one end is better, to 325 with 17 ties. Alaska leads on Sports and Economics. Hawaii leads on Facts & Trivia, Geography and Travel and 10 more categories.

758 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 17 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Alaska

Wins: 325
Avg. percentile: 48
Categories led: 2

Hawaii

Wins: 416
Avg. percentile: 57
Categories led: 13

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Alaska	Hawaii
Population	738,003 48th of 51	1,430,688 40th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$92,788 13th of 51	$100,389 5th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	4.7% tied 43rd of 51	2.4% 2nd of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	10.1% 13th of 51	10.0% 11th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	102.4 38th of 51	110.0 50th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$60,272 18th of 51	$52,272 47th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$74,720 10th of 51	$70,270 17th of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,419 34th of 51	$1,971 50th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	729.3 50th of 51	205.1 7th of 51

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Facts & TriviaHawaii · 17 statistics
GeographyHawaii · 22 statistics
TravelHawaii · 23 statistics
Crime & SafetyHawaii · 70 statistics
SportsAlaska · 17 statistics
HealthHawaii · 179 statistics
PopulationHawaii · 125 statistics
Tech & BusinessHawaii · 46 statistics
CultureHawaii · 77 statistics
LawHawaii · 63 statistics
EnvironmentHawaii · 32 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyHawaii · 32 statistics
EducationHawaii · 51 statistics
AgricultureHawaii · 16 statistics
EconomicsAlaska · 278 statistics
Politics & GovernmentEven · 118 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Alaska	Hawaii
Climate RankFarming-Friendly States	50th 50th of 50	1st 1st of 50
Local Effective Tax RateHighest Taxed States	4.93% 1st of 50	13.9% 50th of 50
WH Environmental QualityGreenest States	50th 50th of 50	1st 1st of 50
Cannabis Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State	1,323.84 50th of 51	601.63 1st of 51
Average Temperature Celsius 1971-2000Best Weather by State	-3.0 C 50th of 50	21.1 C 2nd of 50
Average Temperature Fahrenheit 1971-2000Best Weather by State	26.6 °F 50th of 50	70.0 °F 2nd of 50
Gun Death RateGun Deaths by State	24.4 per 100k 49th of 51	3.7 per 100k 1st of 51
Gun Death RankStrictest Gun Laws by State	3rd 3rd worst of 50	50th best of 50
License Cost Non ResidentsFly Fishing by State	$145 49th of 50	$26.00 2nd of 50
MPH Overall RankGreenest States	49th 49th of 50	2nd 2nd of 50
Weather RankBest States to Retire	50th 50th of 50	3rd 3rd of 50
Heroin Use Past MonthDrug Use by State	0.8% 51st of 51	0.23% tied 3rd of 51
Maximum Local Sales Tax RateSales Tax by State	7.85% 36th of 38	0.5% 1st of 38
Kuhl Crime Rate ScoreOff-Grid Living Legal States	724 50th of 50	142 4th of 50
Avg Cost per MbpsInternet Costs by State	$2.92 51st of 51	$0.69 tied 4th of 51
Total Happiness ScoreHappiest States	40.69 tied 46th of 50	65.5 1st of 50
Avg Monthly CostInternet Costs by State	$110 51st of 51	$69.14 5th of 51
Supplies RankBest States for Fishing	4th 4th of 51	50th 50th of 51
Average Used Car PriceUsed Car Prices by State	$40,462 49th of 50	$32,381 4th of 50
Lake Surface Area (acres)Bass Fishing by State	1,286,400 4th of 50	400 49th of 50
Lake Surface Area (mi)Bass Fishing by State	2,010 4th of 50	0.6 49th of 50
Tot. Sales & Excise Tax BurdenTax Burden by State	1.45% 5th of 50	6.36% 50th of 50
Youth Custody Rate per 100k YouthsIncarceration Rates by State	195 47th of 49	20 3rd of 49
Substance Abuse ScoreMost Unhealthy States in the U.S.	87.61 45th of 49	8.66 1st of 49
UninsuredHealthiest States	11.0% 47th of 51	3.5% 2nd of 51
Cost Per CapitaPrisons by State	$436 50th of 50	$160 6th of 50
Local Tax Burden Per CapitaHighest Taxed States	$2,943 1st of 50	$8,410 45th of 50
Violent Crime Rate US NewsSafest States in the US	726 per 100k 49th of 50	187 per 100k 5th of 50
Taxes Paid To Own State Per CapitaTax Burden by State	$1,527 1st of 51	$7,082 45th of 51
Crime and Corrections RankWorst States to Live in	5th 5th worst of 50	48th 3rd best of 50

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Quick answers

Which is better, Alaska or Hawaii?: Hawaii comes out ahead of Alaska on 416 of 758 statistics where one end is better, to 325 with 17 ties. Alaska leads on Sports and Economics. Hawaii leads on Facts & Trivia, Geography and Travel and 10 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Alaska or Hawaii?: Alaska has a population of 738,003 (48th of 51 US states) and Hawaii has 1,430,688 (40th of 51).
How do Alaska and Hawaii compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Alaska $92,788 (13th of 51), Hawaii $100,389 (5th of 51) among US states. Hawaii ranks better.
How do Alaska and Hawaii compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Alaska 4.7% (tied 43rd of 51), Hawaii 2.4% (2nd of 51) among US states. Hawaii ranks better.
Where does Alaska beat Hawaii most clearly?: Alaska ranks far ahead on Local Effective Tax Rate (Highest Taxed States): 4.93% vs 13.9%; Supplies Rank (Best States for Fishing): 4th vs 50th; Lake Surface Area (acres) (Bass Fishing by State): 1,286,400 vs 400.
Where does Hawaii beat Alaska most clearly?: Hawaii ranks far ahead on Climate Rank (Farming-Friendly States): 1st vs 50th; WH Environmental Quality (Greenest States): 1st vs 50th; Cannabis Use Rate (Per 100k) (Drug Use by State): 601.63 vs 1,323.84.

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