Which has more people, Alaska or Minnesota?

Alaska has a population of 738,003 (48th of 51 US states) and Minnesota has 5,863,405 (22nd of 51).

How do Alaska and Minnesota compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Alaska $92,788 (13th of 51), Minnesota $89,062 (14th of 51) among US states. Alaska ranks better.

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

Unemployment Rate (%): Alaska 4.7% (tied 43rd of 51), Minnesota 3.9% (tied 23rd of 51) among US states. Minnesota ranks better.

Where does Alaska beat Minnesota most clearly?

Alaska ranks far ahead on Skin Cancer Rates (Skin Cancer Rates by State): 12.5 vs 33.9; Skin Cancer Rates (2016-2020) (Skin Cancer Rates by State): 14.2 vs 36; Students Enrolled In Home School per Capita Rank (Best States to Homeschool): 1st vs 46th.

Where does Minnesota beat Alaska most clearly?

Minnesota ranks far ahead on Midwife (Nursing Pay by State): $121,980 vs $85,920; 3-Year Re-Incarceration (VADOC) (Recidivism Rates by State): 19.0% vs 54.3%; Prisoners (Prison Spending by State): 143 vs 625.

Alaska vs Minnesota

Minnesota comes out ahead of Alaska on 474 of 774 statistics where one end is better, to 288 with 12 ties. Alaska leads on Sports. Minnesota leads on Facts & Trivia, Infrastructure & Energy and Agriculture and 11 more categories.

774 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 12 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Alaska

Wins: 288
Avg. percentile: 48
Categories led: 1

Minnesota

Wins: 474
Avg. percentile: 61
Categories led: 14

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Alaska	Minnesota
Population	738,003 48th of 51	5,863,405 22nd of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$92,788 13th of 51	$89,062 14th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	4.7% tied 43rd of 51	3.9% tied 23rd of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	10.1% 13th of 51	9.3% 3rd of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	102.4 38th of 51	98.6 30th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$60,272 18th of 51	$62,039 14th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$74,720 10th of 51	$71,160 15th of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,419 34th of 51	$1,280 29th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	729.3 50th of 51	223.5 13th of 51

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Facts & TriviaMinnesota · 17 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyMinnesota · 33 statistics
AgricultureMinnesota · 16 statistics
EnvironmentMinnesota · 34 statistics
GeographyMinnesota · 24 statistics
Crime & SafetyMinnesota · 72 statistics
PopulationMinnesota · 125 statistics
CultureMinnesota · 77 statistics
TravelMinnesota · 27 statistics
HealthMinnesota · 188 statistics
LawMinnesota · 58 statistics
EducationMinnesota · 51 statistics
Tech & BusinessMinnesota · 46 statistics
EconomicsMinnesota · 286 statistics
SportsAlaska · 17 statistics
Politics & GovernmentEven · 123 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Alaska	Minnesota
Skin Cancer RatesSkin Cancer Rates by State	12.5 1st of 48	33.9 47th of 48
MidwifeNursing Pay by State	$85,920 36th of 37	$121,980 2nd of 37
3-Year Re-Incarceration (VADOC)Recidivism Rates by State	54.3% 33rd of 34	19.0% 2nd of 34
PrisonersPrison Spending by State	625 50th of 50	143 4th of 50
Overall Best - US NewsBest States to Live In	49th 48th of 49	3rd 3rd of 49
Skin Cancer Rates (2016-2020)Skin Cancer Rates by State	14.2 2nd of 48	36 46th of 48
Renewable Energy IncentivesOff-Grid Living Legal States	16 tied 47th of 50	131 2nd of 50
Job Hazards and Protection RankBest State To Be a Police Officer	49th 49th of 51	3rd 3rd of 51
% of Mammal Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States	14.6% 47th of 50	1.3% 2nd of 50
Overall Worst States Rank (US News)Worst States to Live in	2nd 2nd worst of 50	47th 4th best of 50
Students Enrolled In Home School per Capita RankBest States to Homeschool	1st 1st of 50	46th 46th of 50
WH Environmental QualityGreenest States	50th 50th of 50	5th 5th of 50
Single Family (Min Appraisal Fees in State)Appraisal Fees by State	$1,000 51st of 51	$650 tied 1st of 51
Employment and Wealth Racial Integration RankLeast Racist States	1st 1st of 51	46th 46th of 51
Home Health Care Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State	$171 4th of 51	$599 49th of 51
Lowest- Cost Silver Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State	$1,019 48th of 51	$437 3rd of 51
Economic DiversityLeast Diverse States in the US	1st 1st of 50	45th 45th of 50
Economic Diversity RankMost Diverse US States	1st 1st of 50	45th 45th of 50
Eggflation (Cost Increase Per Dozen)Egg Prices by State	22.0% 3rd of 50	116.0% 47th of 50
Fall Color RankingBest State for Fall Colors	46th 46th of 50	2nd 2nd of 50
Average Used Car PriceBest States to Buy a Car	$29,656 50th of 50	$23,120 7th of 50
Difference Over AverageBest States to Buy a Car	20.0% 50th of 50	-6.4% 7th of 50
FTE Convictions per Capita RankMost Corrupt States	3rd 3rd worst of 50	46th 5th best of 50
SSI Legislative Accountability ScoreMost Corrupt States	82.7 1st of 50	53 44th of 50
Work-RelatedMost Stressed States	1st worst of 50	44th 7th best of 50
Overall Score (Higher is Better)Best State To Be a Police Officer	26.2 51st of 51	53.23 8th of 51
NAEP Math ScoresBest States for Education	264 tied 45th of 50	282 tied 3rd of 50
Internet Access (1-10)Best States for Camping	1.8 tied 44th of 49	7.99 4th of 49
Mean Annual WageOT Salary by State	$100,810 4th of 51	$81,840 46th of 51
Mean Hourly WageOT Salary by State	$48.46 4th of 51	$39.35 46th of 51

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Quick answers

Which is better, Alaska or Minnesota?: Minnesota comes out ahead of Alaska on 474 of 774 statistics where one end is better, to 288 with 12 ties. Alaska leads on Sports. Minnesota leads on Facts & Trivia, Infrastructure & Energy and Agriculture and 11 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Alaska or Minnesota?: Alaska has a population of 738,003 (48th of 51 US states) and Minnesota has 5,863,405 (22nd of 51).
How do Alaska and Minnesota compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Alaska $92,788 (13th of 51), Minnesota $89,062 (14th of 51) among US states. Alaska ranks better.
How do Alaska and Minnesota compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Alaska 4.7% (tied 43rd of 51), Minnesota 3.9% (tied 23rd of 51) among US states. Minnesota ranks better.
Where does Alaska beat Minnesota most clearly?: Alaska ranks far ahead on Skin Cancer Rates (Skin Cancer Rates by State): 12.5 vs 33.9; Skin Cancer Rates (2016-2020) (Skin Cancer Rates by State): 14.2 vs 36; Students Enrolled In Home School per Capita Rank (Best States to Homeschool): 1st vs 46th.
Where does Minnesota beat Alaska most clearly?: Minnesota ranks far ahead on Midwife (Nursing Pay by State): $121,980 vs $85,920; 3-Year Re-Incarceration (VADOC) (Recidivism Rates by State): 19.0% vs 54.3%; Prisoners (Prison Spending by State): 143 vs 625.

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