Which has more people, Minnesota or New Hampshire?

Minnesota has a population of 5,863,405 (22nd of 51 US states) and New Hampshire has 1,422,166 (41st of 51).

How do Minnesota and New Hampshire compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Minnesota $89,062 (14th of 51), New Hampshire $99,031 (7th of 51) among US states. New Hampshire ranks better.

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

Unemployment Rate (%): Minnesota 3.9% (tied 23rd of 51), New Hampshire 3.2% (tied 7th of 51) among US states. New Hampshire ranks better.

Where does Minnesota beat New Hampshire most clearly?

Minnesota ranks far ahead on Opportunity & Competition Rank (Best States for Teachers): 7th vs 51st; Voted by Tourists (Friendliest States): 1st vs 44th; Amphetamine Use Rate (Per 100k) (Drug Use by State): 237.58 vs 445.97.

Where does New Hampshire beat Minnesota most clearly?

New Hampshire ranks far ahead on Obesity Rate - Asian (Most Obese States): 9% vs 20.3%; # Change in Prison Pop. 2021-2022 (Prison Population by State): -1.9 vs 7.9; Employment and Wealth Racial Integration Rank (Least Racist States): 5th vs 46th.

Minnesota vs New Hampshire

Minnesota comes out ahead of New Hampshire on 419 of 794 statistics where one end is better, to 359 with 16 ties. Minnesota leads on Agriculture, Sports and Infrastructure & Energy and 9 more categories. New Hampshire leads on Population, Geography and Politics & Government.

794 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 16 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Minnesota

Wins: 419
Avg. percentile: 61
Categories led: 12

New Hampshire

Wins: 359
Avg. percentile: 57
Categories led: 3

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Minnesota	New Hampshire
Population	5,863,405 22nd of 51	1,422,166 41st of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$89,062 14th of 51	$99,031 7th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	3.9% tied 23rd of 51	3.2% tied 7th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	9.3% 3rd of 51	7.25% 1st of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	98.6 30th of 51	104.2 43rd of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$62,039 14th of 51	$64,632 9th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$71,160 15th of 51	$71,360 14th of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,280 29th of 51	$1,491 36th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	223.5 13th of 51	117.6 3rd of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	8,534 46th of 48	7,449 40th of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

AgricultureMinnesota · 17 statistics
SportsMinnesota · 17 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyMinnesota · 33 statistics
Facts & TriviaMinnesota · 18 statistics
LawMinnesota · 57 statistics
Tech & BusinessMinnesota · 47 statistics
PopulationNew Hampshire · 126 statistics
EducationMinnesota · 51 statistics
EconomicsMinnesota · 293 statistics
HealthMinnesota · 190 statistics
GeographyNew Hampshire · 25 statistics
Politics & GovernmentNew Hampshire · 121 statistics
TravelMinnesota · 29 statistics
EnvironmentMinnesota · 39 statistics
Crime & SafetyMinnesota · 73 statistics
CultureEven · 78 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Minnesota	New Hampshire
Obesity Rate - AsianMost Obese States	20.3% 38th of 40	9% 2nd of 40
Opportunity & Competition RankBest States for Teachers	7th 7th of 51	51st 51st of 51
Voted by TouristsFriendliest States	1st 1st of 50	44th 44th of 50
Amphetamine Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State	237.58 2nd of 51	445.97 45th of 51
# Change in Prison Pop. 2021-2022Prison Population by State	7.9 tied 46th of 50	-1.9 6th of 50
Employment and Wealth Racial Integration RankLeast Racist States	46th 46th of 51	5th 5th of 51
3-Year Re-Incarceration (VADOC)Recidivism Rates by State	19.0% 2nd of 34	41.3% 29th of 34
NIghtlife Rank (WH)Most Boring States	8th 8th of 50	48th 48th of 50
Overall Freedom RankMost Libertarian States	41st 41st of 50	1st 1st of 50
Overall Freedom ScoreMost Libertarian States	-0.06 41st of 50	0.71 1st of 50
5 Year Income % ChangeLawyer-Friendly States	-6.98% 46th of 48	13.4% 8th of 48
Opioid Use Rate (Per 100k)Opioid Epidemic by State	1,358.22 6th of 51	3,131.31 46th of 51
Best States for Teachers Total ScoreBest States for Teachers	52.51 8th of 51	36.98 48th of 51
Mental Health Substance Abuse - HourlySocial Worker Salary by State	$21.61 7th of 50	$36.87 46th of 50
Mental Health Substance Abuse - YearlySocial Worker Salary by State	$44,950 7th of 50	$76,690 46th of 50
Religious DiversityLeast Diverse States in the US	11th 11th of 50	50th 50th of 50
Prisoners, American Indian/Alaskan NativePrison Population by State	806 42nd of 49	8 4th of 49
InterstateAccidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State	6.25% 8th of 42	25.0% 40th of 42
Overall RankBest State To Incorporate In	45th 45th of 51	6th 6th of 51
TetanusVaccination Rates by State	89.9% 44th of 51	95.5% 5th of 51
Fiscal Freedom RankMost Libertarian States	40th 40th of 50	2nd 2nd of 50
Freedom RankMost Free States	38th 39th of 50	1st 1st of 50
Local Taxes RankBest States to Retire	44th 44th of 50	6th 6th of 50
Workplace Safety Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US	6th 6th of 50	43rd tied 43rd of 50
Health Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States	37th 37th of 47	2nd 2nd of 47
Accident RateWorst Drivers by State	13.3 per 1k drivers 5th of 51	21.4 per 1k drivers 43rd of 51
Equality in Jailing RankWorst Prisons by State	43rd 43rd of 50	6th 6th of 50
Local Effective Tax RateHighest Taxed States	9.72% 40th of 50	5.94% 3rd of 50
State Freedom ScoreState Powers	-0.041 38th of 50	0.592 1st of 50
Eggflation (Cost Increase Per Dozen)Egg Prices by State	116.0% 47th of 50	49.0% tied 10th of 50

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Quick answers

Which is better, Minnesota or New Hampshire?: Minnesota comes out ahead of New Hampshire on 419 of 794 statistics where one end is better, to 359 with 16 ties. Minnesota leads on Agriculture, Sports and Infrastructure & Energy and 9 more categories. New Hampshire leads on Population, Geography and Politics & Government. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Minnesota or New Hampshire?: Minnesota has a population of 5,863,405 (22nd of 51 US states) and New Hampshire has 1,422,166 (41st of 51).
How do Minnesota and New Hampshire compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Minnesota $89,062 (14th of 51), New Hampshire $99,031 (7th of 51) among US states. New Hampshire ranks better.
How do Minnesota and New Hampshire compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Minnesota 3.9% (tied 23rd of 51), New Hampshire 3.2% (tied 7th of 51) among US states. New Hampshire ranks better.
Where does Minnesota beat New Hampshire most clearly?: Minnesota ranks far ahead on Opportunity & Competition Rank (Best States for Teachers): 7th vs 51st; Voted by Tourists (Friendliest States): 1st vs 44th; Amphetamine Use Rate (Per 100k) (Drug Use by State): 237.58 vs 445.97.
Where does New Hampshire beat Minnesota most clearly?: New Hampshire ranks far ahead on Obesity Rate - Asian (Most Obese States): 9% vs 20.3%; # Change in Prison Pop. 2021-2022 (Prison Population by State): -1.9 vs 7.9; Employment and Wealth Racial Integration Rank (Least Racist States): 5th vs 46th.

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