Which has more people, Connecticut or Washington?

Connecticut has a population of 3,702,543 (29th of 51 US states) and Washington has 8,074,082 (13th of 51).

How do Connecticut and Washington compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Connecticut $95,781 (9th of 51), Washington $98,141 (8th of 51) among US states. Washington ranks better.

How do Connecticut and Washington compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?

Unemployment Rate (%): Connecticut 4% (tied 25th of 51), Washington 4.7% (tied 43rd of 51) among US states. Connecticut ranks better.

Where does Connecticut beat Washington most clearly?

Connecticut ranks far ahead on Chronically Homeless (Homeless Population by State): 81 vs 11,986; Burglary Rate (per 100K) (Crime Rates by State (FBI)): 81.6 vs 314.2; HepB 3 Doses (Young Children) (Vaccination Rates by State): 94.6% vs 88.6%.

Where does Washington beat Connecticut most clearly?

Washington ranks far ahead on Anxiety Rate (Mental Health Statistics by State): 7,313 per 100k vs 7,934 per 100k; Estimated Taxes (Least Taxed States): $5,723 vs $13,391; Tax as % of Income (Least Taxed States): 6.5% vs 15.3%.

Connecticut vs Washington

Connecticut comes out ahead of Washington on 422 of 791 statistics where one end is better, to 356 with 13 ties. Connecticut leads on Crime & Safety, Travel and Population and 2 more categories. Washington leads on Agriculture, Sports and Education and 6 more categories.

791 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 13 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Connecticut

Wins: 422
Avg. percentile: 58
Categories led: 5

Washington

Wins: 356
Avg. percentile: 57
Categories led: 9

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Connecticut	Washington
Population	3,702,543 29th of 51	8,074,082 13th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$95,781 9th of 51	$98,141 8th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	4% tied 25th of 51	4.7% tied 43rd of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	10.0% 9th of 51	9.9% 8th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	103.6 42nd of 51	107.0 46th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$74,254 3rd of 51	$64,421 10th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$77,420 8th of 51	$83,330 3rd of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,488 35th of 51	$1,760 46th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	109.6 2nd of 51	283.9 25th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	5,849 30th of 48	5,610 25th of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

AgricultureWashington · 17 statistics
SportsWashington · 17 statistics
Crime & SafetyConnecticut · 75 statistics
TravelConnecticut · 29 statistics
PopulationConnecticut · 125 statistics
EducationWashington · 51 statistics
EnvironmentWashington · 38 statistics
CultureConnecticut · 79 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyWashington · 36 statistics
Politics & GovernmentWashington · 123 statistics
EconomicsWashington · 287 statistics
GeographyWashington · 25 statistics
Tech & BusinessWashington · 48 statistics
HealthConnecticut · 188 statistics
LawEven · 64 statistics
Facts & TriviaEven · 17 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Connecticut	Washington
Chronically HomelessHomeless Population by State	81 1st of 51	11,986 50th of 51
Burglary Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	81.6 3rd of 51	314.2 48th of 51
HepB 3 Doses (Young Children)Vaccination Rates by State	94.6% tied 4th of 51	88.6% 49th of 51
Anxiety RateMental Health Statistics by State	7,934 per 100k 51st of 51	7,313 per 100k 7th of 51
Average Engagement Ring CostEngagement Ring Cost by State	$4,261 7th of 51	$10,109 51st of 51
Estimated TaxesLeast Taxed States	$13,391 50th of 51	$5,723 6th of 51
Tax as % of IncomeLeast Taxed States	15.3% 50th of 51	6.5% 6th of 51
Prescription Drugs and Other Medical Products Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State	$1,788 48th of 51	$792 4th of 51
Mental Health Substance Abuse - HourlySocial Worker Salary by State	$37.46 48th of 50	$20.73 5th of 50
Mental Health Substance Abuse - YearlySocial Worker Salary by State	$77,930 48th of 50	$43,130 5th of 50
Personnel RankFarming-Friendly States	46th 46th of 50	3rd 3rd of 50
Driving IncidentsWorst Drivers by State	24.1 per 1k drivers 4th of 51	44.9 per 1k drivers 47th of 51
Personal & Residential Safety Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US	1st 1st of 50	43rd 43rd of 50
Experienced Any Domestic Violence in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State	26.2% 3rd of 51	42.2% 45th of 51
Equality in Jailing RankWorst Prisons by State	46th 46th of 50	5th 5th of 50
Meth Use Past MonthDrug Use by State	0.54% 6th of 51	1.7% 47th of 51
Nursing Home Health Care Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State	$1,015 50th of 51	$446 9th of 51
Tot. Sales & Excise Tax BurdenTax Burden by State	2.17% 8th of 50	5.73% 48th of 50
% of Bird Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States	1.1% tied 6th of 51	3% 47th of 51
Lowest- Cost Bronze Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State	$623 47th of 51	$364 tied 6th of 51
Estimated Min PriceRadio Ad Prices by State	$279 49th of 51	$22.00 tied 8th of 51
Lowest- Cost Gold Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State	$805 45th of 51	$466 tied 4th of 51
Average Student Loan DebtDebt by State	$6,470 47th of 51	$4,250 7th of 51
Polio 3 DosesVaccination Rates by State	90.4% 48th of 51	94.9% 8th of 51
Safety RankBest States to Retire	5th 5th of 50	44th 44th of 50
State Rank Fed GovtPublic Land by State	50th 50th of 50	11th 11th of 50
Avg Monthly CostInternet Costs by State	$65.50 2nd of 51	$83.11 41st of 51
Avg Retail PriceElectricity Cost by State	18.32 46th of 51	8.75 7th of 51
Individual Income Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In	47th 47th of 51	8th 8th of 51
Insured DriversWorst Drivers by State	93.7 8th of 50	78.3 46th of 50

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Quick answers

Which is better, Connecticut or Washington?: Connecticut comes out ahead of Washington on 422 of 791 statistics where one end is better, to 356 with 13 ties. Connecticut leads on Crime & Safety, Travel and Population and 2 more categories. Washington leads on Agriculture, Sports and Education and 6 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Connecticut or Washington?: Connecticut has a population of 3,702,543 (29th of 51 US states) and Washington has 8,074,082 (13th of 51).
How do Connecticut and Washington compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Connecticut $95,781 (9th of 51), Washington $98,141 (8th of 51) among US states. Washington ranks better.
How do Connecticut and Washington compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Connecticut 4% (tied 25th of 51), Washington 4.7% (tied 43rd of 51) among US states. Connecticut ranks better.
Where does Connecticut beat Washington most clearly?: Connecticut ranks far ahead on Chronically Homeless (Homeless Population by State): 81 vs 11,986; Burglary Rate (per 100K) (Crime Rates by State (FBI)): 81.6 vs 314.2; HepB 3 Doses (Young Children) (Vaccination Rates by State): 94.6% vs 88.6%.
Where does Washington beat Connecticut most clearly?: Washington ranks far ahead on Anxiety Rate (Mental Health Statistics by State): 7,313 per 100k vs 7,934 per 100k; Estimated Taxes (Least Taxed States): $5,723 vs $13,391; Tax as % of Income (Least Taxed States): 6.5% vs 15.3%.

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