Which has more people, Minnesota or Ohio?

Minnesota has a population of 5,863,405 (22nd of 51 US states) and Ohio has 11,940,399 (7th of 51).

How do Minnesota and Ohio compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Minnesota $89,062 (14th of 51), Ohio $71,389 (40th of 51) among US states. Minnesota ranks better.

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

Unemployment Rate (%): Minnesota 3.9% (tied 23rd of 51), Ohio 4.6% (tied 40th of 51) among US states. Minnesota ranks better.

Where does Minnesota beat Ohio most clearly?

Minnesota ranks far ahead on Infrastructure Rank (Farming-Friendly States): 3rd vs 49th; Cocaine Use Rate (Per 100k) (Drug Use by State): 382.42 vs 779.77; Amphetamine Use Rate (Per 100k) (Drug Use by State): 237.58 vs 455.41.

Where does Ohio beat Minnesota most clearly?

Ohio ranks far ahead on SSI Pension Fund Management Score (Most Corrupt States): 90 vs 43.3; Cannabis Use Rate (Per 100k) (Drug Use by State): 609 vs 1,186.16; Capital Gains Rate (Capital Gains Tax by State): 3.99% vs 9.85%.

Minnesota vs Ohio

Minnesota comes out ahead of Ohio on 531 of 810 statistics where one end is better, to 266 with 13 ties. Minnesota leads on Health, Facts & Trivia and Geography and 12 more categories. Ohio leads on Tech & Business.

810 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.

Minnesota

Wins: 531
Avg. percentile: 60
Categories led: 15

Ohio

Wins: 266
Avg. percentile: 47
Categories led: 1

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Minnesota	Ohio
Population	5,863,405 22nd of 51	11,940,399 7th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$89,062 14th of 51	$71,389 40th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	3.9% tied 23rd of 51	4.6% tied 40th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	9.3% 3rd of 51	13.3% 37th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	98.6 30th of 51	92.8 17th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$62,039 14th of 51	$56,232 34th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$71,160 15th of 51	$64,390 28th of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,280 29th of 51	$1,034 12th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	223.5 13th of 51	275.6 24th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	8,534 46th of 48	5,688 27th of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

HealthMinnesota · 192 statistics
Facts & TriviaMinnesota · 18 statistics
GeographyMinnesota · 25 statistics
EducationMinnesota · 50 statistics
Crime & SafetyMinnesota · 77 statistics
PopulationMinnesota · 125 statistics
EnvironmentMinnesota · 39 statistics
CultureMinnesota · 79 statistics
AgricultureMinnesota · 17 statistics
EconomicsMinnesota · 301 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyMinnesota · 36 statistics
SportsMinnesota · 17 statistics
Tech & BusinessOhio · 48 statistics
TravelMinnesota · 29 statistics
LawMinnesota · 67 statistics
Politics & GovernmentMinnesota · 127 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Minnesota	Ohio
Infrastructure RankFarming-Friendly States	3rd 3rd of 50	49th 49th of 50
Cocaine Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State	382.42 2nd of 51	779.77 48th of 51
Amphetamine Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State	237.58 2nd of 51	455.41 47th of 51
SSI Pension Fund Management ScoreMost Corrupt States	43.3 47th of 50	90 3rd of 50
Exp. Physical Violence in Lifetime - MenDomestic Violence by State	34.4% 7th of 51	58.5% 51st of 51
Total Crime CostMost Dangerous Cities by State	$60.56B 6th of 45	$2.03T 43rd of 45
Cannabis Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State	1,186.16 44th of 51	609 2nd of 51
Getting Insufficient SleepHealthiest States	29.6% tied 1st of 51	38.5% 43rd of 51
Death RateHeart Disease by State	124 1st of 50	205 40th of 50
Experienced Any Domestic Violence in Lifetime - % of MenDomestic Violence by State	22.3% 6th of 50	36.7% 45th of 50
Most Unhealthy States Total ScoreMost Unhealthy States in the U.S.	16.16 3rd of 49	78.38 41st of 49
Overall Best - US NewsBest States to Live In	3rd 3rd of 49	42nd 41st of 49
Capital Gains RateCapital Gains Tax by State	9.85% 38th of 43	3.99% 5th of 43
Income Tax Maximum RateTaxes by State	9.85% 38th of 43	3.99% 5th of 43
Opioid Use Rate (Per 100k)Opioid Epidemic by State	1,358.22 6th of 51	2,877.15 45th of 51
Other Drug Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State	47.69 5th of 51	72.93 44th of 51
Price Level (Goods)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	100.5 41st of 51	93.7 2nd of 51
Max RateTax Rates by State	9.85% 38th of 44	3.99% 5th of 44
Crematory FeeAverage Funeral Cost by State	$534 44th of 51	$344 6th of 51
SocioeconomicsBest States to Raise a Family	5th 5th of 50	42nd 42nd of 50
Environmental Hazards RankFarming-Friendly States	3rd 3rd of 50	40th 40th of 50
Required License FeeLCSW Requirements by State	$385 47th of 51	$83.50 10th of 51
% of Pop. with High School Diploma or EquivalentMost Educated U.S. States	23.0% 44th of 51	31.3% 7th of 51
Affordability RankDisability Benefits by State	45th 45th of 51	8th 8th of 51
Consumer Affairs Overall RankGreenest States	6th 6th of 51	43rd 43rd of 51
Male Life Expectancy (HALE)Life Expectancy by State	65.83 yrs 2nd of 51	61.99 yrs 39th of 51
Polio 3 DosesVaccination Rates by State	94.3% 12th of 51	90.3% 49th of 51
# Change in Prison Pop. 2021-2022Prison Population by State	7.9 tied 46th of 50	0.6 tied 10th of 50
Worst States to Retire - HealthcareWorst States to Retire	50th best of 50	14th 14th worst of 50
Fall Color RankingBest State for Fall Colors	2nd 2nd of 50	38th 38th of 50

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Quick answers

Which is better, Minnesota or Ohio?: Minnesota comes out ahead of Ohio on 531 of 810 statistics where one end is better, to 266 with 13 ties. Minnesota leads on Health, Facts & Trivia and Geography and 12 more categories. Ohio leads on Tech & Business. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Minnesota or Ohio?: Minnesota has a population of 5,863,405 (22nd of 51 US states) and Ohio has 11,940,399 (7th of 51).
How do Minnesota and Ohio compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Minnesota $89,062 (14th of 51), Ohio $71,389 (40th of 51) among US states. Minnesota ranks better.
How do Minnesota and Ohio compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Minnesota 3.9% (tied 23rd of 51), Ohio 4.6% (tied 40th of 51) among US states. Minnesota ranks better.
Where does Minnesota beat Ohio most clearly?: Minnesota ranks far ahead on Infrastructure Rank (Farming-Friendly States): 3rd vs 49th; Cocaine Use Rate (Per 100k) (Drug Use by State): 382.42 vs 779.77; Amphetamine Use Rate (Per 100k) (Drug Use by State): 237.58 vs 455.41.
Where does Ohio beat Minnesota most clearly?: Ohio ranks far ahead on SSI Pension Fund Management Score (Most Corrupt States): 90 vs 43.3; Cannabis Use Rate (Per 100k) (Drug Use by State): 609 vs 1,186.16; Capital Gains Rate (Capital Gains Tax by State): 3.99% vs 9.85%.

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