Which has more people, District of Columbia or Oklahoma?

District of Columbia has a population of 695,980 (49th of 51 US states) and Oklahoma has 4,148,818 (28th of 51).

How do District of Columbia and Oklahoma compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: District of Columbia $109,870 (1st of 51), Oklahoma $65,039 (44th of 51) among US states. District of Columbia ranks better.

How do District of Columbia and Oklahoma compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?

Unemployment Rate (%): District of Columbia 6.3% (51st of 51), Oklahoma 3.4% (tied 10th of 51) among US states. Oklahoma ranks better.

Where does District of Columbia beat Oklahoma most clearly?

District of Columbia ranks far ahead on Obesity Rate - Hispanic (Most Obese States): 26.9% vs 42.1%; Median Income - Four Person Household (Median Household Income by State): $215,972 vs $93,300; Obesity Rate 40-59 (Most Obese States): 30.2% vs 47.4%.

Where does Oklahoma beat District of Columbia most clearly?

Oklahoma ranks far ahead on Housing Costs Index (Cost of Living Index by State): 70.7 vs 212.2; Excessive Drinkers (Healthiest States): 13.8% vs 27.2%; COLI Housing Costs Index (Least Expensive States): 68.6 vs 222.4.

District of Columbia vs Oklahoma

District of Columbia comes out ahead of Oklahoma on 212 of 420 statistics where one end is better, to 204 with 4 ties. District of Columbia leads on Health, Population and Education and 2 more categories. Oklahoma leads on Infrastructure & Energy, Sports and Travel and 6 more categories.

420 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 4 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

District of Columbia

Wins: 212
Avg. percentile: 46
Categories led: 5

Oklahoma

Wins: 204
Avg. percentile: 46
Categories led: 9

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	District of Columbia	Oklahoma
Population	695,980 49th of 51	4,148,818 28th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$109,870 1st of 51	$65,039 44th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	6.3% 51st of 51	3.4% tied 10th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	15.4% 44th of 51	15.3% 43rd of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	109.9 49th of 51	87.8 4th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$81,872 1st of 51	$58,692 23rd of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$111,010 1st of 51	$56,950 47th of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,954 49th of 51	$1,014 10th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	803.0 51st of 51	407.7 39th of 51

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Infrastructure & EnergyOklahoma · 8 statistics
SportsOklahoma · 6 statistics
HealthDistrict of Columbia · 142 statistics
TravelOklahoma · 5 statistics
PopulationDistrict of Columbia · 60 statistics
Politics & GovernmentOklahoma · 51 statistics
EducationDistrict of Columbia · 29 statistics
CultureOklahoma · 19 statistics
Facts & TriviaDistrict of Columbia · 8 statistics
EnvironmentOklahoma · 16 statistics
Tech & BusinessDistrict of Columbia · 28 statistics
LawOklahoma · 33 statistics
EconomicsOklahoma · 200 statistics
Crime & SafetyOklahoma · 26 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	District of Columbia	Oklahoma
Obesity Rate - HispanicMost Obese States	26.9% 1st of 48	42.1% 48th of 48
Housing Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State	212.2 50th of 51	70.7 1st of 51
Excessive DrinkersHealthiest States	27.2% 50th of 50	13.8% 2nd of 50
COLI Housing Costs IndexLeast Expensive States	222.4 50th of 51	68.6 2nd of 51
Cost of Living Index (Housing)Average Rent by State	222.4 50th of 51	68.6 2nd of 51
Taxpayer Cost per ImmigrantCost of Illegal Immigration by State	$7,569 50th of 51	$4,278 2nd of 51
Median Price: TownhousesMedian Home Price by State	$825,000 42nd of 44	$182,900 1st of 44
Alcohol Use Past MonthDrug Use by State	66.0% 51st of 51	44.5% 4th of 51
Average Cost for Advanced Life SupportAmbulance Cost by State	$2,204 50th of 51	$1,388 3rd of 51
Average Mortage DebtDebt by State	$78,140 51st of 51	$26,000 4th of 51
Cost of Living IndexCost of Living Index by State	138.8 48th of 51	86.0 1st of 51
Median Income - Four Person HouseholdMedian Household Income by State	$215,972 1st of 51	$93,300 48th of 51
Obesity Rate 40-59Most Obese States	30.2% 2nd of 50	47.4% 48th of 50
Nurses per 1k PopulationNurse-Patient Ratios by State	17.59 1st of 51	7.54 tied 47th of 51
% of Pop. with Graduate or Professional DegreeMost Educated U.S. States	38.3% 1st of 51	10.5% tied 46th of 51
Annual IncomeAverage Income by State	$111,010 1st of 51	$56,950 47th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$111,010 1st of 51	$56,950 47th of 51
Average Hourly WageAverage Income by State	$53.37 1st of 51	$27.38 47th of 51
Average Personal DebtDebt by State	$102,400 51st of 51	$43,170 5th of 51
Median Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$91,540 1st of 51	$45,600 47th of 51
Median Income - Five Person HouseholdMedian Household Income by State	$217,802 1st of 51	$91,471 47th of 51
Price Level (Housing Rents)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	155.0 51st of 51	62.8 5th of 51
Student Loan Average Borrower DebtStudent Loan Debt by State	$54,945 51st of 51	$31,525 5th of 51
Annual Cost Of Comfortable RetirementAverage Retirement Income by State	$99,980 48th of 51	$59,995 2nd of 51
Average Cost for Basic Life SupportAmbulance Cost by State	$1,782 48th of 51	$1,275 2nd of 51
Avg. Home PriceStates with No Property Tax	$724,600 50th of 51	$185,900 4th of 51
COLI Overall IndexLeast Expensive States	141.9 48th of 51	85.7 2nd of 51
Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$737,100 50th of 51	$199,800 4th of 51
Median Price: All Home TypesMedian Home Price by State	$676,500 49th of 51	$256,700 3rd of 51
Median Price: Single Family HomesMedian Home Price by State	$977,500 50th of 51	$258,600 4th of 51

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Quick answers

Which is better, District of Columbia or Oklahoma?: District of Columbia comes out ahead of Oklahoma on 212 of 420 statistics where one end is better, to 204 with 4 ties. District of Columbia leads on Health, Population and Education and 2 more categories. Oklahoma leads on Infrastructure & Energy, Sports 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, District of Columbia or Oklahoma?: District of Columbia has a population of 695,980 (49th of 51 US states) and Oklahoma has 4,148,818 (28th of 51).
How do District of Columbia and Oklahoma compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: District of Columbia $109,870 (1st of 51), Oklahoma $65,039 (44th of 51) among US states. District of Columbia ranks better.
How do District of Columbia and Oklahoma compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): District of Columbia 6.3% (51st of 51), Oklahoma 3.4% (tied 10th of 51) among US states. Oklahoma ranks better.
Where does District of Columbia beat Oklahoma most clearly?: District of Columbia ranks far ahead on Obesity Rate - Hispanic (Most Obese States): 26.9% vs 42.1%; Median Income - Four Person Household (Median Household Income by State): $215,972 vs $93,300; Obesity Rate 40-59 (Most Obese States): 30.2% vs 47.4%.
Where does Oklahoma beat District of Columbia most clearly?: Oklahoma ranks far ahead on Housing Costs Index (Cost of Living Index by State): 70.7 vs 212.2; Excessive Drinkers (Healthiest States): 13.8% vs 27.2%; COLI Housing Costs Index (Least Expensive States): 68.6 vs 222.4.

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