Which has more people, Alaska or Wyoming?

Alaska has a population of 738,003 (48th of 51 US states) and Wyoming has 590,784 (51st of 51).

How do Alaska and Wyoming compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Alaska $92,788 (13th of 51), Wyoming $76,176 (30th of 51) among US states. Alaska ranks better.

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

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

Where does Alaska beat Wyoming most clearly?

Alaska ranks far ahead on State Integrity Investigation (SII) Total Score (Most Corrupt States): 76 vs 51; Employment and Wealth Racial Integration Rank (Least Racist States): 1st vs 49th; SSI Lobbying Disclosure Score (Most Corrupt States): 97.5 vs 40.

Where does Wyoming beat Alaska most clearly?

Wyoming ranks far ahead on % of Students Below Basic Reading Level (U.S. Literacy Rates by State): 32.0% vs 53.0%; One Percent Income Share (Top 1 Percent Threshold by State): 34.5% vs 13.3%; Avg Retail Price (Electricity Cost by State): 8.25 vs 20.02.

Alaska vs Wyoming

Wyoming comes out ahead of Alaska on 378 of 763 statistics where one end is better, to 370 with 15 ties. Alaska leads on Sports, Tech & Business and Politics & Government and 4 more categories. Wyoming leads on Agriculture, Facts & Trivia and Travel and 6 more categories.

763 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 15 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Alaska

Wins: 370
Avg. percentile: 48
Categories led: 7

Wyoming

Wins: 378
Avg. percentile: 51
Categories led: 9

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Alaska	Wyoming
Population	738,003 48th of 51	590,784 51st of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$92,788 13th of 51	$76,176 30th 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	10.5% 15th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	102.4 38th of 51	92.7 16th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$60,272 18th of 51	$75,501 2nd of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$74,720 10th of 51	$61,560 36th of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,419 34th of 51	$992 8th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	729.3 50th of 51	179.9 5th of 51

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

AgricultureWyoming · 16 statistics
Facts & TriviaWyoming · 17 statistics
TravelWyoming · 25 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyWyoming · 33 statistics
SportsAlaska · 17 statistics
EnvironmentWyoming · 34 statistics
PopulationWyoming · 122 statistics
CultureWyoming · 76 statistics
EducationWyoming · 51 statistics
GeographyWyoming · 24 statistics
Tech & BusinessAlaska · 46 statistics
Politics & GovernmentAlaska · 120 statistics
HealthAlaska · 185 statistics
EconomicsAlaska · 281 statistics
Crime & SafetyAlaska · 66 statistics
LawAlaska · 62 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Alaska	Wyoming
% of Students Below Basic Reading LevelU.S. Literacy Rates by State	53.0% tied last of 51	32.0% 1st of 51
State Integrity Investigation (SII) Total ScoreMost Corrupt States	76 1st of 50	51 tied last of 50
One Percent Income ShareTop 1 Percent Threshold by State	13.3% 50th of 51	34.5% 1st of 51
Avg Retail PriceElectricity Cost by State	20.02 50th of 51	8.25 2nd of 51
Employment and Wealth Racial Integration RankLeast Racist States	1st 1st of 51	49th 49th of 51
Five Percent Income ShareTop 1 Percent Threshold by State	27.6% 50th of 51	46.7% 2nd of 51
SSI Lobbying Disclosure ScoreMost Corrupt States	97.5 1st of 50	40 48th of 50
Average Literacy ScoreU.S. Literacy Rates by State	202 50th of 51	222 tied 2nd of 51
SSI Executive Accountability ScoreMost Corrupt States	88.5 1st of 50	46.7 47th of 50
Community Environment RankSaddest States	49th 49th of 50	3rd 3rd of 50
SSI Political Financing ScoreMost Corrupt States	88.2 2nd of 50	36.9 48th of 50
EducationBest States to Live In	49th 48th of 49	4th 3rd of 49
Cannabis Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State	1,323.84 50th of 51	627.95 4th of 51
Political DiversityLeast Diverse States in the US	3rd 3rd of 50	48th 48th of 50
SSI Ethics Enforcement Agencies ScoreMost Corrupt States	77.8 3rd of 50	37.9 48th of 50
Avg Income of Top 0.01% FamiliesIncome Inequality by State	$12.2M 46th of 51	$74.43M 1st of 51
Violent Crime RateCrime Rate by State	724 50th of 51	203 5th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	729.3 50th of 51	179.9 5th of 51
State Highway Accidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State	66.7% tied last of 46	12.5% 5th of 46
Community & Environment RankHappiest States	48th 48th of 50	5th 4th of 50
GDP Growth by State	2.8% tied 4th of 50	0.5% tied 48th of 50
Safety RankQuality of Life by State	46th 46th of 50	2nd 2nd of 50
Entry LevelHVAC Salary by State	$52,200 2nd of 50	$43,000 tied 45th of 50
Senior 4-6 YearsHVAC Salary by State	$70,700 2nd of 50	$58,200 tied 45th of 50
Supervisor 7+ YearsHVAC Salary by State	$94,600 2nd of 50	$78,100 tied 45th of 50
Avg Monthly CostInternet Costs by State	$110 51st of 51	$71.51 7th of 51
Best Education Rank (USNews)Best States for Education	49th 49th of 50	6th 6th of 50
Education RankWorst States to Live in	2nd 2nd worst of 50	45th 6th best of 50
Violent Crime Rate US NewsSafest States in the US	726 per 100k 49th of 50	191 per 100k 6th of 50
Marijuana Use Past MonthDrug Use by State	24.3% tied 48th of 51	11.5% 5th of 51

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Quick answers

Which is better, Alaska or Wyoming?: Wyoming comes out ahead of Alaska on 378 of 763 statistics where one end is better, to 370 with 15 ties. Alaska leads on Sports, Tech & Business and Politics & Government and 4 more categories. Wyoming leads on Agriculture, Facts & Trivia and Travel and 6 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Alaska or Wyoming?: Alaska has a population of 738,003 (48th of 51 US states) and Wyoming has 590,784 (51st of 51).
How do Alaska and Wyoming compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Alaska $92,788 (13th of 51), Wyoming $76,176 (30th of 51) among US states. Alaska ranks better.
How do Alaska and Wyoming compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Alaska 4.7% (tied 43rd of 51), Wyoming 3.4% (tied 10th of 51) among US states. Wyoming ranks better.
Where does Alaska beat Wyoming most clearly?: Alaska ranks far ahead on State Integrity Investigation (SII) Total Score (Most Corrupt States): 76 vs 51; Employment and Wealth Racial Integration Rank (Least Racist States): 1st vs 49th; SSI Lobbying Disclosure Score (Most Corrupt States): 97.5 vs 40.
Where does Wyoming beat Alaska most clearly?: Wyoming ranks far ahead on % of Students Below Basic Reading Level (U.S. Literacy Rates by State): 32.0% vs 53.0%; One Percent Income Share (Top 1 Percent Threshold by State): 34.5% vs 13.3%; Avg Retail Price (Electricity Cost by State): 8.25 vs 20.02.

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