Which has more people, Hawaii or Minnesota?

Hawaii has a population of 1,430,688 (40th of 51 US states) and Minnesota has 5,863,405 (22nd of 51).

How do Hawaii and Minnesota compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Hawaii $100,389 (5th of 51), Minnesota $89,062 (14th of 51) among US states. Hawaii ranks better.

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

Unemployment Rate (%): Hawaii 2.4% (2nd of 51), Minnesota 3.9% (tied 23rd of 51) among US states. Hawaii ranks better.

Where does Hawaii beat Minnesota most clearly?

Hawaii ranks far ahead on Weather (Pension-Friendly States): 97 vs 20; Black to White Disparity (x to 1) (Incarceration Rates by State): 2.4 vs 9.9; Weather Rank (Best States to Retire): 3rd vs 49th.

Where does Minnesota beat Hawaii most clearly?

Minnesota ranks far ahead on Getting Insufficient Sleep (Healthiest States): 29.6% vs 45.6%; % of Mammal Species at Risk (Most Biodiverse States): 1.3% vs 28.6%; Road Quality (Road Quality by State): 2nd vs 50th.

Hawaii vs Minnesota

Minnesota comes out ahead of Hawaii on 392 of 778 statistics where one end is better, to 376 with 10 ties. Hawaii leads on Tech & Business, Health and Law and 4 more categories. Minnesota leads on Environment, Agriculture and Sports and 5 more categories.

778 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 10 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Hawaii

Wins: 376
Avg. percentile: 57
Categories led: 7

Minnesota

Wins: 392
Avg. percentile: 60
Categories led: 8

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Hawaii	Minnesota
Population	1,430,688 40th of 51	5,863,405 22nd of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$100,389 5th of 51	$89,062 14th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	2.4% 2nd of 51	3.9% tied 23rd of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	10.0% 11th of 51	9.3% 3rd of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	110.0 50th of 51	98.6 30th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$52,272 47th of 51	$62,039 14th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$70,270 17th of 51	$71,160 15th of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,971 50th of 51	$1,280 29th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	205.1 7th of 51	223.5 13th of 51

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

EnvironmentMinnesota · 33 statistics
AgricultureMinnesota · 16 statistics
SportsMinnesota · 17 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyMinnesota · 35 statistics
Tech & BusinessHawaii · 48 statistics
CultureMinnesota · 77 statistics
HealthHawaii · 180 statistics
EducationMinnesota · 51 statistics
LawHawaii · 66 statistics
GeographyHawaii · 22 statistics
Politics & GovernmentHawaii · 125 statistics
EconomicsMinnesota · 292 statistics
PopulationMinnesota · 126 statistics
Crime & SafetyHawaii · 73 statistics
TravelHawaii · 24 statistics
Facts & TriviaEven · 18 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Hawaii	Minnesota
Getting Insufficient SleepHealthiest States	45.6% 51st of 51	29.6% tied 1st of 51
% of Mammal Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States	28.6% 50th of 50	1.3% 2nd of 50
Road QualityRoad Quality by State	50th 50th of 50	2nd 2nd of 50
WeatherPension-Friendly States	97 1st of 49	20 47th of 49
% of Vascular Plant Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States	64.3% 51st of 51	1.7% 4th of 51
Black to White Disparity (x to 1)Incarceration Rates by State	2.4 1st of 50	9.9 47th of 50
Weather RankBest States to Retire	3rd 3rd of 50	49th 49th of 50
Average Temperature Celsius 1971-2000Best Weather by State	21.1 C 2nd of 50	5.1 C 47th of 50
Average Temperature Fahrenheit 1971-2000Best Weather by State	70.0 °F 2nd of 50	41.2 °F 47th of 50
Poor Roads ScoreRoad Quality by State	78.88 47th of 50	13.32 2nd of 50
Community RankBest States for Fishing	50th 50th of 51	5th 5th of 51
Supplies RankBest States for Fishing	50th 50th of 51	5th 5th of 51
Single Family (Min Appraisal Fees in State)Appraisal Fees by State	$950 tied 49th of 51	$650 tied 1st of 51
Best States for Teachers Total ScoreBest States for Teachers	33.21 51st of 51	52.51 8th of 51
Cannabis Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State	601.63 1st of 51	1,186.16 44th of 51
Employment and Wealth Racial Integration RankLeast Racist States	3rd 3rd of 51	46th 46th of 51
Average IQ ScoreAverage IQ by State	95.6 47th of 50	103.7 5th of 50
Climate RankFarming-Friendly States	1st 1st of 50	43rd 43rd of 50
Equality in Jailing RankWorst Prisons by State	1st 1st of 50	43rd 43rd of 50
Infrastructure RankFarming-Friendly States	45th 45th of 50	3rd 3rd of 50
Education Racial Integration RankLeast Racist States	5th 5th of 51	47th 47th of 51
% of Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States	63.0% 51st of 51	3% tied 5th of 51
Consumer Affairs Overall RankGreenest States	48th 48th of 51	6th 6th of 51
Overall Score (Higher is Better)Best State To Be a Police Officer	30.27 50th of 51	53.23 8th of 51
U-6 Unemployment Rate Q3 2021U6 Employment Rate	14.8% 50th of 51	7.2% 8th of 51
Sales TaxTaxes by State	4% tied 2nd of 46	6.88% 41st of 46
State Sales Tax RateInternet Sales Tax by State	4% tied 2nd of 46	6.88% 41st of 46
Cancer Rate New Cases 2018 to 2022Cancer Rates by State	406.6 per 100k Pop. 6th of 51	486.8 per 100k Pop. 47th of 51
Median Price: CondosMedian Home Price by State	$553,200 47th of 51	$222,700 6th of 51
Opportunity & Competition RankBest States for Teachers	48th 48th of 51	7th 7th of 51

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Quick answers

Which is better, Hawaii or Minnesota?: Minnesota comes out ahead of Hawaii on 392 of 778 statistics where one end is better, to 376 with 10 ties. Hawaii leads on Tech & Business, Health and Law and 4 more categories. Minnesota leads on Environment, Agriculture and Sports and 5 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Hawaii or Minnesota?: Hawaii has a population of 1,430,688 (40th of 51 US states) and Minnesota has 5,863,405 (22nd of 51).
How do Hawaii and Minnesota compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Hawaii $100,389 (5th of 51), Minnesota $89,062 (14th of 51) among US states. Hawaii ranks better.
How do Hawaii and Minnesota compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Hawaii 2.4% (2nd of 51), Minnesota 3.9% (tied 23rd of 51) among US states. Hawaii ranks better.
Where does Hawaii beat Minnesota most clearly?: Hawaii ranks far ahead on Weather (Pension-Friendly States): 97 vs 20; Black to White Disparity (x to 1) (Incarceration Rates by State): 2.4 vs 9.9; Weather Rank (Best States to Retire): 3rd vs 49th.
Where does Minnesota beat Hawaii most clearly?: Minnesota ranks far ahead on Getting Insufficient Sleep (Healthiest States): 29.6% vs 45.6%; % of Mammal Species at Risk (Most Biodiverse States): 1.3% vs 28.6%; Road Quality (Road Quality by State): 2nd vs 50th.

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