Which has more people, Arkansas or Minnesota?

Arkansas has a population of 3,133,502 (33rd of 51 US states) and Minnesota has 5,863,405 (22nd of 51).

How do Arkansas and Minnesota compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Arkansas $60,773 (48th of 51), Minnesota $89,062 (14th of 51) among US states. Minnesota ranks better.

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

Unemployment Rate (%): Arkansas 4.1% (29th of 51), Minnesota 3.9% (tied 23rd of 51) among US states. Minnesota ranks better.

Where does Arkansas beat Minnesota most clearly?

Arkansas ranks far ahead on Minimum (Corporate Tax Rates by State): 1% vs 9.8%; Annual Child Care Cost for 4-Year-Old (Child Care Cost by State): $7,670 vs $17,882; Annual Child Care Cost for Infant (Child Care Cost by State): $8,873 vs $22,569.

Where does Minnesota beat Arkansas most clearly?

Minnesota ranks far ahead on Voted by Tourists (Friendliest States): 1st vs 49th; Quality of Life (Worst States to Retire): 49th vs 2nd; Job Hazards and Protection Rank (Best State To Be a Police Officer): 3rd vs 50th.

Arkansas vs Minnesota

Minnesota comes out ahead of Arkansas on 505 of 812 statistics where one end is better, to 295 with 12 ties. Arkansas leads on Agriculture and Travel. Minnesota leads on Facts & Trivia, Crime & Safety and Culture and 11 more categories.

812 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.

Arkansas

Wins: 295
Avg. percentile: 41
Categories led: 2

Minnesota

Wins: 505
Avg. percentile: 60
Categories led: 14

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Arkansas	Minnesota
Population	3,133,502 33rd of 51	5,863,405 22nd of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$60,773 48th of 51	$89,062 14th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	4.1% 29th of 51	3.9% tied 23rd of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	16.0% 46th of 51	9.3% 3rd of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	86.9 1st of 51	98.6 30th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$55,219 38th of 51	$62,039 14th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$54,890 50th of 51	$71,160 15th of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$947 3rd of 51	$1,280 29th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	531.8 48th of 51	223.5 13th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	3,393 11th of 48	8,534 46th of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Facts & TriviaMinnesota · 18 statistics
Crime & SafetyMinnesota · 77 statistics
CultureMinnesota · 79 statistics
HealthMinnesota · 192 statistics
PopulationMinnesota · 126 statistics
Tech & BusinessMinnesota · 48 statistics
EducationMinnesota · 51 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyMinnesota · 36 statistics
EnvironmentMinnesota · 39 statistics
GeographyMinnesota · 25 statistics
SportsMinnesota · 17 statistics
EconomicsMinnesota · 300 statistics
AgricultureArkansas · 17 statistics
LawMinnesota · 68 statistics
Politics & GovernmentMinnesota · 126 statistics
TravelArkansas · 29 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Arkansas	Minnesota
MinimumCorporate Tax Rates by State	1% 1st of 44	9.8% 44th of 44
Voted by TouristsFriendliest States	49th 49th of 50	1st 1st of 50
Quality of LifeWorst States to Retire	2nd 2nd worst of 50	49th 2nd best of 50
Job Hazards and Protection RankBest State To Be a Police Officer	50th 50th of 51	3rd 3rd of 51
Share of Minimum Wage Workers IncomeChild Care Cost by State	38.8% 50th of 51	97.5% 3rd of 51
Activity ScoreArthritis Friendly States	14 tied 48th of 51	42 tied 2nd of 51
Death RateHeart Disease by State	231 46th of 50	124 1st of 50
Money-RelatedMost Stressed States	5th 5th worst of 50	50th best of 50
Total Happiness ScoreSaddest States	38.23 48th of 50	62.43 3rd of 50
Estiamted Incidents per 100k PopSnake Bite Statistics by State	17.19 47th of 48	0.09 4th of 48
3-Year Re-Incarceration (VADOC)Recidivism Rates by State	46.1% 32nd of 34	19.0% 2nd of 34
Work Environment RankSaddest States	46th 46th of 50	2nd 2nd of 50
Disease Factors & Prevalence ScoreMost Unhealthy States in the U.S.	87.6 47th of 49	6.87 4th of 49
Most Unhealthy States Total ScoreMost Unhealthy States in the U.S.	88.06 46th of 49	16.16 3rd of 49
Maternal Mortality Rate (2018-2022)Maternal Mortality Rate by State	38.3 per 100k Births 36th of 39	12.3 per 100k Births 2nd of 39
Maternal Mortality Total Deaths (2019-2023)Maternal Mortality Rate by State	35.3 36th of 39	14.1 2nd of 39
% of Pop. with Bachelors DegreeMost Educated U.S. States	17.1% 48th of 51	26.0% 4th of 51
Annual Child Care Cost for 4-Year-OldChild Care Cost by State	$7,670 4th of 51	$17,882 48th of 51
Education and Health (WalletHub)Best States to Live In	45th 45th of 50	2nd 2nd of 50
Overall ScoreHealthiest States	-0.828 49th of 50	0.625 6th of 50
Total Safety Score WalletHubQuality of Life by State	42.07 48th of 50	58.69 5th of 50
Worst States to Retire - HealthcareWorst States to Retire	7th 7th worst of 50	50th best of 50
Annual Child Care Cost for InfantChild Care Cost by State	$8,873 tied 5th of 51	$22,569 49th of 51
LPC License FeeLPC Requirements by State	$50.00 tied 1st of 46	$250 tied 41st of 46
Deaths per 100 Million Vehicle Miles TraveledFatal Car Accidents by State	1.7 46th of 51	0.8 3rd of 51
Electrician Median Hourly Wage 2023Electrician Salary by State	$23.31 51st of 51	$37.52 8th of 51
Electrician Median Yearly Wage 2023Electrician Salary by State	$48,480 51st of 51	$78,050 8th of 51
Exp. Sexual Violence in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State	58.5% 50th of 51	39.6% 7th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	16.0% 46th of 51	9.3% 3rd of 51
Health and Safety RelatedMost Stressed States	1st worst of 50	43rd 8th best of 50

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Quick answers

Which is better, Arkansas or Minnesota?: Minnesota comes out ahead of Arkansas on 505 of 812 statistics where one end is better, to 295 with 12 ties. Arkansas leads on Agriculture and Travel. Minnesota leads on Facts & Trivia, Crime & Safety and Culture and 11 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Arkansas or Minnesota?: Arkansas has a population of 3,133,502 (33rd of 51 US states) and Minnesota has 5,863,405 (22nd of 51).
How do Arkansas and Minnesota compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Arkansas $60,773 (48th of 51), Minnesota $89,062 (14th of 51) among US states. Minnesota ranks better.
How do Arkansas and Minnesota compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Arkansas 4.1% (29th of 51), Minnesota 3.9% (tied 23rd of 51) among US states. Minnesota ranks better.
Where does Arkansas beat Minnesota most clearly?: Arkansas ranks far ahead on Minimum (Corporate Tax Rates by State): 1% vs 9.8%; Annual Child Care Cost for 4-Year-Old (Child Care Cost by State): $7,670 vs $17,882; Annual Child Care Cost for Infant (Child Care Cost by State): $8,873 vs $22,569.
Where does Minnesota beat Arkansas most clearly?: Minnesota ranks far ahead on Voted by Tourists (Friendliest States): 1st vs 49th; Quality of Life (Worst States to Retire): 49th vs 2nd; Job Hazards and Protection Rank (Best State To Be a Police Officer): 3rd vs 50th.

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