Which has more people, Arkansas or Nebraska?

Arkansas has a population of 3,133,502 (33rd of 51 US states) and Nebraska has 2,030,421 (38th of 51).

How do Arkansas and Nebraska compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Arkansas $60,773 (48th of 51), Nebraska $76,475 (29th of 51) among US states. Nebraska ranks better.

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

Unemployment Rate (%): Arkansas 4.1% (29th of 51), Nebraska 3% (6th of 51) among US states. Nebraska ranks better.

Where does Arkansas beat Nebraska most clearly?

Arkansas ranks far ahead on License Cost Residents (Fly Fishing by State): $10.50 vs $38.00; Hourly Median Wage (Dentist Salary by State): $96.41 vs $61.51; Campsite Quality (1-10) (Best States for Camping): 10 vs 4.64.

Where does Nebraska beat Arkansas most clearly?

Nebraska ranks far ahead on Total Happiness Score (Happiest States): 63.61 vs 37.03; Employment Per 1000 Jobs (Veterinarian Salary by State): 0.8 vs 0.4; DTaP 4 Doses (Vaccination Rates by State): 85.9% vs 74.7%.

Arkansas vs Nebraska

Nebraska comes out ahead of Arkansas on 508 of 808 statistics where one end is better, to 281 with 19 ties. Arkansas leads on Sports, Travel and Agriculture. Nebraska leads on Facts & Trivia, Crime & Safety and Population and 10 more categories.

808 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 19 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Arkansas

Wins: 281
Avg. percentile: 41
Categories led: 3

Nebraska

Wins: 508
Avg. percentile: 54
Categories led: 13

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Arkansas	Nebraska
Population	3,133,502 33rd of 51	2,030,421 38th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$60,773 48th of 51	$76,475 29th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	4.1% 29th of 51	3% 6th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	16.0% 46th of 51	10.6% 18th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	86.9 1st of 51	90.1 11th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$55,219 38th of 51	$65,297 6th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$54,890 50th of 51	$62,400 32nd of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$947 3rd of 51	$1,072 17th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	531.8 48th of 51	218.4 12th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	3,393 11th of 48	6,281 34th of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Facts & TriviaNebraska · 18 statistics
Crime & SafetyNebraska · 74 statistics
SportsArkansas · 17 statistics
PopulationNebraska · 126 statistics
CultureNebraska · 79 statistics
EducationNebraska · 50 statistics
TravelArkansas · 29 statistics
HealthNebraska · 190 statistics
Tech & BusinessNebraska · 48 statistics
EnvironmentNebraska · 39 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyNebraska · 36 statistics
LawNebraska · 68 statistics
EconomicsNebraska · 300 statistics
GeographyNebraska · 25 statistics
Politics & GovernmentNebraska · 127 statistics
AgricultureArkansas · 17 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Arkansas	Nebraska
Total Happiness ScoreHappiest States	37.03 48th of 50	63.61 3rd of 50
Employment Per 1000 JobsVeterinarian Salary by State	0.4 49th of 50	0.8 5th of 50
DTaP 4 DosesVaccination Rates by State	74.7% 51st of 51	85.9% 7th of 51
License Cost ResidentsFly Fishing by State	$10.50 4th of 50	$38.00 46th of 50
Household Income DiversityMost Diverse US States	44th 44th of 50	2nd 2nd of 50
Juvenile Incarceration Rate US NewsSafest States in the US	64 per 100k 42nd of 49	7 per 100k tied 1st of 49
Hourly Median WageDentist Salary by State	$96.41 5th of 39	$61.51 37th of 39
Kuhl Crime Rate ScoreOff-Grid Living Legal States	608 47th of 50	165 6th of 50
Infrastructure RankWorst States to Live in	10th 10th worst of 50	50th best of 50
Campsite Quality (1-10)Best States for Camping	10 1st of 49	4.64 40th of 49
Overall Best - US NewsBest States to Live In	45th 44th of 49	5th 5th of 49
DMV FeesCar Dealer Fees by State	$51.00 5th of 51	$1,032 tied 45th of 51
Polio 3 DosesVaccination Rates by State	90.9% 47th of 51	95.2% 7th of 51
Exp. Physical Violence in Lifetime - MenDomestic Violence by State	46.4% 43rd of 51	29.8% 3rd of 51
Getting Insufficient SleepHealthiest States	38.7% 44th of 51	30.6% 4th of 51
PCV 4 DosesVaccination Rates by State	77.9% 49th of 51	87.0% 9th of 51
Health and Safety RelatedMost Stressed States	1st worst of 50	40th 11th best of 50
Overall Worst States Rank (US News)Worst States to Live in	7th 7th worst of 50	46th 5th best of 50
Total Happiness ScoreSaddest States	38.23 48th of 50	58.19 9th of 50
Work Environment RankSaddest States	46th 46th of 50	7th 7th of 50
Combined RankBest States for Gun Owners	4th 4th of 50	42nd 42nd of 50
Emotional & Physical Well-Being RankHappiest States	48th 48th of 50	9th 10th of 50
GDP per CapitaGDP by State	$48,363 48th of 50	$74,436 10th of 50
Economic RankDisability Benefits by State	41st tied 41st of 51	3rd 3rd of 51
US HighwayAccidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State	45.6% 38th of 44	5.26% 5th of 44
5 Year Income % ChangeLawyer-Friendly States	-1.9% 41st of 48	15.3% 5th of 48
Annual Mean WageDentist Salary by State	$192,400 5th of 39	$155,620 34th of 39
Hourly Mean WageDentist Salary by State	$92.50 5th of 39	$74.82 34th of 39
Avg Income of Bottom 90% FamiliesIncome Inequality by State	$27,628 46th of 51	$46,300 8th of 51
Annual SalarySchool Counselor Salary by State	$46,446 42nd of 50	$58,369 5th of 50

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Quick answers

Which is better, Arkansas or Nebraska?: Nebraska comes out ahead of Arkansas on 508 of 808 statistics where one end is better, to 281 with 19 ties. Arkansas leads on Sports, Travel and Agriculture. Nebraska leads on Facts & Trivia, Crime & Safety and Population 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 Nebraska?: Arkansas has a population of 3,133,502 (33rd of 51 US states) and Nebraska has 2,030,421 (38th of 51).
How do Arkansas and Nebraska compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Arkansas $60,773 (48th of 51), Nebraska $76,475 (29th of 51) among US states. Nebraska ranks better.
How do Arkansas and Nebraska compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Arkansas 4.1% (29th of 51), Nebraska 3% (6th of 51) among US states. Nebraska ranks better.
Where does Arkansas beat Nebraska most clearly?: Arkansas ranks far ahead on License Cost Residents (Fly Fishing by State): $10.50 vs $38.00; Hourly Median Wage (Dentist Salary by State): $96.41 vs $61.51; Campsite Quality (1-10) (Best States for Camping): 10 vs 4.64.
Where does Nebraska beat Arkansas most clearly?: Nebraska ranks far ahead on Total Happiness Score (Happiest States): 63.61 vs 37.03; Employment Per 1000 Jobs (Veterinarian Salary by State): 0.8 vs 0.4; DTaP 4 Doses (Vaccination Rates by State): 85.9% vs 74.7%.

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