Which has more people, Georgia or Virginia?

Georgia has a population of 11,401,288 (8th of 51 US states) and Virginia has 8,940,572 (12th of 51).

How do Georgia and Virginia compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Georgia $77,353 (27th of 51), Virginia $93,170 (12th of 51) among US states. Virginia ranks better.

How do Georgia and Virginia compare on Poverty Rate (%)?

Poverty Rate (%): Georgia 13.4% (38th of 51), Virginia 9.89% (7th of 51) among US states. Virginia ranks better.

Where does Georgia beat Virginia most clearly?

Georgia ranks far ahead on Minimum Cost (Breast Augmentation Cost by State): $3,500 vs $5,000; 1996-2022 Change Adjusted For Inflation (TANF Benefits by State): -45.0% vs -9%.

Where does Virginia beat Georgia most clearly?

Virginia ranks far ahead on Annual Crude Mortality Rate in Prisons (Worst Prisons by State): 14.56 vs 65.29; % Change in Prison Pop. 2021-2022 (Prison Population by State): -3,195.0% vs 1,429.0%; Annual Salary (School Counselor Salary by State): $60,464 vs $42,741.

Georgia vs Virginia

Virginia comes out ahead of Georgia on 489 of 814 statistics where one end is better, to 303 with 22 ties. Georgia leads on Agriculture, Travel and Sports. Virginia leads on Tech & Business, Education and Crime & Safety and 9 more categories.

814 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 22 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Georgia

Wins: 303
Avg. percentile: 46
Categories led: 3

Virginia

Wins: 489
Avg. percentile: 57
Categories led: 12

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Georgia	Virginia
Population	11,401,288 8th of 51	8,940,572 12th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$77,353 27th of 51	$93,170 12th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	3.4% tied 10th of 51	3.4% tied 10th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	13.4% 38th of 51	9.89% 7th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	96.3 25th of 51	101.1 36th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$52,952 42nd of 51	$61,914 15th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$65,920 22nd of 51	$74,040 11th of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,393 31st of 51	$1,579 40th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	296.9 26th of 51	205.9 8th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	2,807 8th of 48	4,258 15th of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Tech & BusinessVirginia · 47 statistics
EducationVirginia · 50 statistics
Crime & SafetyVirginia · 76 statistics
PopulationVirginia · 125 statistics
HealthVirginia · 185 statistics
EnvironmentVirginia · 40 statistics
AgricultureGeorgia · 17 statistics
Facts & TriviaVirginia · 18 statistics
CultureVirginia · 79 statistics
EconomicsVirginia · 292 statistics
Politics & GovernmentVirginia · 125 statistics
TravelGeorgia · 29 statistics
LawVirginia · 74 statistics
GeographyVirginia · 25 statistics
SportsGeorgia · 17 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyEven · 36 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Georgia	Virginia
Annual Crude Mortality Rate in PrisonsWorst Prisons by State	65.29 45th of 46	14.56 tied 2nd of 46
% Change in Prison Pop. 2021-2022Prison Population by State	1,429.0% 46th of 50	-3,195.0% 2nd of 50
Annual SalarySchool Counselor Salary by State	$42,741 48th of 50	$60,464 4th of 50
Hourly WageSchool Counselor Salary by State	$20.55 48th of 50	$29.07 4th of 50
Monthly PaySchool Counselor Salary by State	$3,561 48th of 50	$5,038 4th of 50
Weekly PaySchool Counselor Salary by State	$821 48th of 50	$1,162 4th of 50
Millwright Avg Annual SalaryUnion Millwright Pay Scale by State	$47,620 46th of 50	$63,280 4th of 50
DTaP 4 DosesVaccination Rates by State	76.1% 47th of 51	86.7% tied 4th of 51
Aluminum Can PriceAluminum Can Prices by State	$0.70 per lb 41st of 43	$0.33 per lb tied 7th of 43
Avg Monthly CostInternet Costs by State	$88.35 48th of 51	$72.78 tied 8th of 51
Annual SalaryPhysical Therapist Salary by State	$66,841 49th of 50	$90,979 11th of 50
Financial Safety Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US	48th 48th of 50	10th 10th of 50
Hourly WagePhysical Therapist Salary by State	$32.14 49th of 50	$43.74 11th of 50
Monthly PayPhysical Therapist Salary by State	$5,570 49th of 50	$7,581 11th of 50
Weekly PayPhysical Therapist Salary by State	$1,285 49th of 50	$1,749 11th of 50
Shelters and Housing Support RankBest States to Be Homeless	45th 45th of 50	8th 8th of 50
SSI ProcurementMost Corrupt States	63.8 tied 38th of 50	85.8 2nd of 50
Exp. Physical Violence in Lifetime - MenDomestic Violence by State	47.6% tied 46th of 51	36.0% 9th of 51
Average IVF CostIVF Cost by State	$11,727 42nd of 51	$9,245 5th of 51
Car Sales Tax RateCar Sales Tax by State	7% tied 40th of 45	4.15% 9th of 45
# Dentists per 1k jobsDentist Salary by State	0.71 37th of 50	1.34 1st of 50
CAS Legal Judicial Corruption Level (1-5)Most Corrupt States	3 tied 36th of 48	1 tied 1st of 48
Activity ScoreArthritis Friendly States	20 45th of 51	39 tied 8th of 51
DTaP 5 DosesVaccination Rates by State	88.4% 43rd of 50	96.2% 8th of 50
Minimum CostBreast Augmentation Cost by State	$3,500 tied 2nd of 50	$5,000 tied 33rd of 50
Avg. Local Sales Tax RateInternet Sales Tax by State	3.49% 32nd of 38	0.47% 6th of 38
Cost-Prohibited CareHealth Care Costs by State	15.6% 48th of 49	9.2% tied 14th of 49
Average Used Car PriceBest States to Buy a Car	$25,299 38th of 50	$22,618 4th of 50
Difference Over AverageBest States to Buy a Car	2.4% 38th of 50	-8.5% 4th of 50
1996-2022 Change Adjusted For InflationTANF Benefits by State	-45.0% tied 4th of 48	-9% 42nd of 48

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Quick answers

Which is better, Georgia or Virginia?: Virginia comes out ahead of Georgia on 489 of 814 statistics where one end is better, to 303 with 22 ties. Georgia leads on Agriculture, Travel and Sports. Virginia leads on Tech & Business, Education and Crime & Safety and 9 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Georgia or Virginia?: Georgia has a population of 11,401,288 (8th of 51 US states) and Virginia has 8,940,572 (12th of 51).
How do Georgia and Virginia compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Georgia $77,353 (27th of 51), Virginia $93,170 (12th of 51) among US states. Virginia ranks better.
How do Georgia and Virginia compare on Poverty Rate (%)?: Poverty Rate (%): Georgia 13.4% (38th of 51), Virginia 9.89% (7th of 51) among US states. Virginia ranks better.
Where does Georgia beat Virginia most clearly?: Georgia ranks far ahead on Minimum Cost (Breast Augmentation Cost by State): $3,500 vs $5,000; 1996-2022 Change Adjusted For Inflation (TANF Benefits by State): -45.0% vs -9%.
Where does Virginia beat Georgia most clearly?: Virginia ranks far ahead on Annual Crude Mortality Rate in Prisons (Worst Prisons by State): 14.56 vs 65.29; % Change in Prison Pop. 2021-2022 (Prison Population by State): -3,195.0% vs 1,429.0%; Annual Salary (School Counselor Salary by State): $60,464 vs $42,741.

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