Which has more people, Minnesota or Oklahoma?

Minnesota has a population of 5,863,405 (22nd of 51 US states) and Oklahoma has 4,148,818 (28th of 51).

How do Minnesota and Oklahoma compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Minnesota $89,062 (14th of 51), Oklahoma $65,039 (44th of 51) among US states. Minnesota ranks better.

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

Unemployment Rate (%): Minnesota 3.9% (tied 23rd of 51), Oklahoma 3.4% (tied 10th of 51) among US states. Oklahoma ranks better.

Where does Minnesota beat Oklahoma most clearly?

Minnesota ranks far ahead on Death Rate (Heart Disease by State): 124 vs 264; Annual Median Wage (Optometrist Salary by State): $150,110 vs $74,000; Hourly Median Wage (Optometrist Salary by State): $72.17 vs $35.58.

Where does Oklahoma beat Minnesota most clearly?

Oklahoma ranks far ahead on Income Tax Minimum Rate (Taxes by State): 0.25% vs 5.35%; Min Rate (Tax Rates by State): 0.25% vs 5.35%; Obesity Rate - Asian (Most Obese States): 10.5% vs 20.3%.

Minnesota vs Oklahoma

Minnesota comes out ahead of Oklahoma on 519 of 805 statistics where one end is better, to 272 with 14 ties. Minnesota leads on Crime & Safety, Health and Sports and 12 more categories. Oklahoma leads on Agriculture.

805 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 14 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Minnesota

Wins: 519
Avg. percentile: 60
Categories led: 15

Oklahoma

Wins: 272
Avg. percentile: 42
Categories led: 1

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Minnesota	Oklahoma
Population	5,863,405 22nd of 51	4,148,818 28th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$89,062 14th of 51	$65,039 44th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	3.9% tied 23rd of 51	3.4% tied 10th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	9.3% 3rd of 51	15.3% 43rd of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	98.6 30th of 51	87.8 4th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$62,039 14th of 51	$58,692 23rd of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$71,160 15th of 51	$56,950 47th of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,280 29th of 51	$1,014 10th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	223.5 13th of 51	407.7 39th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	8,534 46th of 48	3,535 13th of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Crime & SafetyMinnesota · 75 statistics
HealthMinnesota · 191 statistics
SportsMinnesota · 17 statistics
PopulationMinnesota · 126 statistics
Facts & TriviaMinnesota · 18 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyMinnesota · 36 statistics
CultureMinnesota · 79 statistics
EnvironmentMinnesota · 39 statistics
EducationMinnesota · 51 statistics
GeographyMinnesota · 25 statistics
Tech & BusinessMinnesota · 48 statistics
AgricultureOklahoma · 17 statistics
EconomicsMinnesota · 298 statistics
TravelMinnesota · 29 statistics
LawMinnesota · 67 statistics
Politics & GovernmentMinnesota · 126 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Minnesota	Oklahoma
Death RateHeart Disease by State	124 1st of 50	264 50th of 50
Annual Median WageOptometrist Salary by State	$150,110 2nd of 47	$74,000 47th of 47
Hourly Median WageOptometrist Salary by State	$72.17 2nd of 47	$35.58 47th of 47
Income Tax Minimum RateTaxes by State	5.35% 38th of 39	0.25% 1st of 39
Min RateTax Rates by State	5.35% 38th of 40	0.25% 1st of 40
Amphetamine Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State	237.58 2nd of 51	472.71 48th of 51
Quality of LifeWorst States to Retire	49th 2nd best of 50	4th 4th worst of 50
Poor Roads ScoreRoad Quality by State	13.32 2nd of 50	69.05 46th of 50
PrisonersPrisons by State	249 5th of 50	931 49th of 50
Uninsured RateUninsured People by State	4.5% 5th of 50	13.8% 49th of 50
Obesity Rate - AsianMost Obese States	20.3% 38th of 40	10.5% 3rd of 40
Life Expectancy, Both Sexes (HALE)Life Expectancy by State	66.48 yrs tied 3rd of 51	61.2 yrs 48th of 51
Fatalities per 100m Vehicle MilesWorst Drivers by State	0.6 2nd of 49	1.43 tied 44th of 49
Female Life Expectancy (HALE)Life Expectancy by State	67.12 yrs 5th of 51	62.04 yrs 49th of 51
PrisonersPrison Spending by State	143 4th of 50	567 47th of 50
MinimumCorporate Tax Rates by State	9.8% 44th of 44	4% tied 6th of 44
Activity ScoreArthritis Friendly States	42 tied 2nd of 51	18 46th of 51
Job Hazards and Protection RankBest State To Be a Police Officer	3rd 3rd of 51	46th 46th of 51
Male Life Expectancy (HALE)Life Expectancy by State	65.83 yrs 2nd of 51	60.4 yrs 45th of 51
Total RankBicycle Laws by State	5th 5th of 50	47th 47th of 50
Education and Health (WalletHub)Best States to Live In	2nd 2nd of 50	44th 44th of 50
Lyme Disease Cases Reported 2000-2020Tick Population by State	29,385 43rd of 50	19 1st of 50
Work Environment RankSaddest States	2nd 2nd of 50	44th 44th of 50
Worst States to Retire - HealthcareWorst States to Retire	50th best of 50	8th 8th worst of 50
NAEP Math ScoresBest States for Education	282 tied 3rd of 50	264 tied 45th of 50
Annual Crude Mortality Rate in PrisonsWorst Prisons by State	17.94 4th of 46	61.68 42nd of 46
Affordability RankDisability Benefits by State	45th 45th of 51	3rd 3rd of 51
Opioid Use Rate (Per 100k)Opioid Epidemic by State	1,358.22 6th of 51	3,182.06 48th of 51
Average Documentation FeeCar Registration Fees by State	$125 2nd of 50	$599 tied 42nd of 50
Total Happiness ScoreSaddest States	62.43 3rd of 50	40.69 44th of 50

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Quick answers

Which is better, Minnesota or Oklahoma?: Minnesota comes out ahead of Oklahoma on 519 of 805 statistics where one end is better, to 272 with 14 ties. Minnesota leads on Crime & Safety, Health and Sports and 12 more categories. Oklahoma leads on Agriculture. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Minnesota or Oklahoma?: Minnesota has a population of 5,863,405 (22nd of 51 US states) and Oklahoma has 4,148,818 (28th of 51).
How do Minnesota and Oklahoma compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Minnesota $89,062 (14th of 51), Oklahoma $65,039 (44th of 51) among US states. Minnesota ranks better.
How do Minnesota and Oklahoma compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Minnesota 3.9% (tied 23rd of 51), Oklahoma 3.4% (tied 10th of 51) among US states. Oklahoma ranks better.
Where does Minnesota beat Oklahoma most clearly?: Minnesota ranks far ahead on Death Rate (Heart Disease by State): 124 vs 264; Annual Median Wage (Optometrist Salary by State): $150,110 vs $74,000; Hourly Median Wage (Optometrist Salary by State): $72.17 vs $35.58.
Where does Oklahoma beat Minnesota most clearly?: Oklahoma ranks far ahead on Income Tax Minimum Rate (Taxes by State): 0.25% vs 5.35%; Min Rate (Tax Rates by State): 0.25% vs 5.35%; Obesity Rate - Asian (Most Obese States): 10.5% vs 20.3%.

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