Which has more people, Arkansas or Maryland?

Arkansas has a population of 3,133,502 (33rd of 51 US states) and Maryland has 6,285,380 (19th of 51).

How do Arkansas and Maryland compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Arkansas $60,773 (48th of 51), Maryland $103,678 (3rd of 51) among US states. Maryland ranks better.

How do Arkansas and Maryland compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?

Unemployment Rate (%): Arkansas 4.1% (29th of 51), Maryland 4% (tied 25th of 51) among US states. Maryland ranks better.

Where does Arkansas beat Maryland most clearly?

Arkansas ranks far ahead on Heroin Use Past Month (Drug Use by State): 0.19% vs 0.77%; Groceries Costs Index (Cost of Living Index by State): 95.3 vs 105.8; Median Doc Fee (Car Dealer Fees by State): $129 vs $800.

Where does Maryland beat Arkansas most clearly?

Maryland ranks far ahead on Activity Score (Arthritis Friendly States): 43 vs 14; % of Pop. with Graduate or Professional Degree (Most Educated U.S. States): 21.5% vs 10.0%; Total Happiness Score (Saddest States): 62.6 vs 38.23.

Arkansas vs Maryland

Maryland comes out ahead of Arkansas on 482 of 801 statistics where one end is better, to 308 with 11 ties. Arkansas leads on Agriculture, Travel and Sports. Maryland leads on Facts & Trivia, Health and Culture and 10 more categories.

801 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.

Arkansas

Wins: 308
Avg. percentile: 41
Categories led: 3

Maryland

Wins: 482
Avg. percentile: 54
Categories led: 13

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Arkansas	Maryland
Population	3,133,502 33rd of 51	6,285,380 19th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$60,773 48th of 51	$103,678 3rd of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	4.1% 29th of 51	4% tied 25th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	16.0% 46th of 51	9.45% 5th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	86.9 1st of 51	105.0 44th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$55,219 38th of 51	$61,111 16th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$54,890 50th of 51	$77,580 7th of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$947 3rd of 51	$1,705 44th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	531.8 48th of 51	358.0 34th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	3,393 11th of 48	4,564 19th of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Facts & TriviaMaryland · 18 statistics
AgricultureArkansas · 17 statistics
HealthMaryland · 192 statistics
CultureMaryland · 79 statistics
EducationMaryland · 51 statistics
PopulationMaryland · 126 statistics
Tech & BusinessMaryland · 48 statistics
Crime & SafetyMaryland · 70 statistics
EnvironmentMaryland · 40 statistics
GeographyMaryland · 25 statistics
EconomicsMaryland · 293 statistics
LawMaryland · 70 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyMaryland · 36 statistics
TravelArkansas · 29 statistics
SportsArkansas · 17 statistics
Politics & GovernmentMaryland · 118 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Arkansas	Maryland
Heroin Use Past MonthDrug Use by State	0.19% 1st of 51	0.77% 50th of 51
Activity ScoreArthritis Friendly States	14 tied 48th of 51	43 1st of 51
% of Pop. with Graduate or Professional DegreeMost Educated U.S. States	10.0% 50th of 51	21.5% 3rd of 51
Total Happiness ScoreSaddest States	38.23 48th of 50	62.6 2nd of 50
Total Happiness ScoreHappiest States	37.03 48th of 50	64.13 2nd of 50
Average Single-Parent Family IncomeSingle Mom Friendly States	$36,834 47th of 51	$61,416 1st of 51
Median Income - Two Person HouseholdMedian Household Income by State	$65,773 49th of 51	$109,285 3rd of 51
Median Income - One Person HouseholdMedian Household Income by State	$30,682 47th of 50	$52,519 2nd of 50
RankWell-Being Index by State	49th 49th of 50	4th 4th of 50
Well-Being Index Score 2022Well-Being Index by State	49 tied 48th of 50	70 tied 3rd of 50
% of Residents with a College DegreeBest States for Education	23.8% 48th of 50	40.9% 3rd of 50
Emotional & Physical Well-Being RankHappiest States	48th 48th of 50	3rd 3rd of 50
Smoking RateHealthiest States	16.5% 48th of 50	7.8% 3rd of 50
Groceries Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State	95.3 tied 1st of 51	105.8 47th of 51
Median Doc FeeCar Dealer Fees by State	$129 3rd of 51	$800 tied 48th of 51
Avg. Amount Received in Child SupportChild Support Percentage by State	$3,801 47th of 51	$9,684 2nd of 51
Job Hazards and Protection RankBest State To Be a Police Officer	50th 50th of 51	5th 5th of 51
Median Income - Five Person HouseholdMedian Household Income by State	$83,469 51st of 51	$140,214 6th of 51
Other Drug Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State	48.55 6th of 51	88.77 51st of 51
Academic & Work Environment RankBest States for Teachers	48th 48th of 51	3rd 3rd of 51
Avg. Annual Retirement Income (MZ)Average Retirement Income by State	$24,353 48th of 51	$36,289 3rd of 51
Avg. Monthly Retirement Income (MZ)Average Retirement Income by State	$2,029 48th of 51	$3,024 3rd of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$60,773 48th of 51	$103,678 3rd of 51
% of Median Income Spent On GroceriesGrocery Prices by State	9.79% 48th of 50	6.26% 4th of 50
Health and Safety RelatedMost Stressed States	1st worst of 50	45th 6th best of 50
Median Household IncomeHousing Shortage by State	$58,700 48th of 50	$98,678 4th of 50
Overall Education RankLeast Educated States	47th 47th of 50	3rd 3rd of 50
Overall Education ScoreMost Educated U.S. States	29.84 47th of 50	74.01 3rd of 50
SmokersSmoking Rates by State	16.0% 48th of 50	8% tied 2nd of 50
MinimumCorporate Tax Rates by State	1% 1st of 44	8.25% tied 39th of 44

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Quick answers

Which is better, Arkansas or Maryland?: Maryland comes out ahead of Arkansas on 482 of 801 statistics where one end is better, to 308 with 11 ties. Arkansas leads on Agriculture, Travel and Sports. Maryland leads on Facts & Trivia, Health and Culture and 10 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Arkansas or Maryland?: Arkansas has a population of 3,133,502 (33rd of 51 US states) and Maryland has 6,285,380 (19th of 51).
How do Arkansas and Maryland compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Arkansas $60,773 (48th of 51), Maryland $103,678 (3rd of 51) among US states. Maryland ranks better.
How do Arkansas and Maryland compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Arkansas 4.1% (29th of 51), Maryland 4% (tied 25th of 51) among US states. Maryland ranks better.
Where does Arkansas beat Maryland most clearly?: Arkansas ranks far ahead on Heroin Use Past Month (Drug Use by State): 0.19% vs 0.77%; Groceries Costs Index (Cost of Living Index by State): 95.3 vs 105.8; Median Doc Fee (Car Dealer Fees by State): $129 vs $800.
Where does Maryland beat Arkansas most clearly?: Maryland ranks far ahead on Activity Score (Arthritis Friendly States): 43 vs 14; % of Pop. with Graduate or Professional Degree (Most Educated U.S. States): 21.5% vs 10.0%; Total Happiness Score (Saddest States): 62.6 vs 38.23.

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