Which has more people, Minnesota or Tennessee?

Minnesota has a population of 5,863,405 (22nd of 51 US states) and Tennessee has 7,378,861 (15th of 51).

How do Minnesota and Tennessee compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Minnesota $89,062 (14th of 51), Tennessee $69,595 (42nd of 51) among US states. Minnesota ranks better.

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

Unemployment Rate (%): Minnesota 3.9% (tied 23rd of 51), Tennessee 3.5% (tied 15th of 51) among US states. Tennessee ranks better.

Where does Minnesota beat Tennessee most clearly?

Minnesota ranks far ahead on Maternal Mortality Rate (2018-2022) (Maternal Mortality Rate by State): 12.3 per 100k Births vs 41.1 per 100k Births; Maternal Mortality Total Deaths (2019-2023) (Maternal Mortality Rate by State): 14.1 vs 42.1; Quality of Life (Worst States to Retire): 49th vs 3rd.

Where does Tennessee beat Minnesota most clearly?

Tennessee ranks far ahead on Wage Increase 2023-24 (Minimum Wage Increases by State): 7.25 vs 0.26; Excessive Drinking Rate (Alcohol Consumption by State): 11.2% vs 21.1%; Education Racial Integration Rank (Least Racist States): 4th vs 47th.

Minnesota vs Tennessee

Minnesota comes out ahead of Tennessee on 501 of 785 statistics where one end is better, to 268 with 16 ties. Minnesota leads on Facts & Trivia, Health and Sports and 10 more categories. Tennessee leads on Travel.

785 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: 501
Avg. percentile: 61
Categories led: 13

Tennessee

Wins: 268
Avg. percentile: 46
Categories led: 1

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Minnesota	Tennessee
Population	5,863,405 22nd of 51	7,378,861 15th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$89,062 14th of 51	$69,595 42nd of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	3.9% tied 23rd of 51	3.5% tied 15th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	9.3% 3rd of 51	13.8% 39th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	98.6 30th of 51	91.9 14th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$62,039 14th of 51	$58,582 25th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$71,160 15th of 51	$60,800 40th of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,280 29th of 51	$1,189 23rd of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	223.5 13th of 51	492.3 46th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	8,534 46th of 48	3,753 14th of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Facts & TriviaMinnesota · 18 statistics
HealthMinnesota · 177 statistics
SportsMinnesota · 17 statistics
EnvironmentMinnesota · 39 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyMinnesota · 36 statistics
Crime & SafetyMinnesota · 76 statistics
CultureMinnesota · 78 statistics
EducationMinnesota · 51 statistics
PopulationMinnesota · 116 statistics
GeographyMinnesota · 25 statistics
Tech & BusinessMinnesota · 47 statistics
EconomicsMinnesota · 293 statistics
LawMinnesota · 65 statistics
TravelTennessee · 29 statistics
AgricultureEven · 15 statistics
Politics & GovernmentEven · 122 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Minnesota	Tennessee
Maternal Mortality Rate (2018-2022)Maternal Mortality Rate by State	12.3 per 100k Births 2nd of 39	41.1 per 100k Births 39th of 39
Maternal Mortality Total Deaths (2019-2023)Maternal Mortality Rate by State	14.1 2nd of 39	42.1 39th of 39
Quality of LifeWorst States to Retire	49th 2nd best of 50	3rd 3rd worst of 50
Most Unhealthy States Total ScoreMost Unhealthy States in the U.S.	16.16 3rd of 49	94.39 47th of 49
MidwifeNursing Pay by State	$121,980 2nd of 37	$90,070 35th of 37
Annual Median WageOptometrist Salary by State	$150,110 2nd of 47	$98,330 44th of 47
Hourly Median WageOptometrist Salary by State	$72.17 2nd of 47	$47.27 44th of 47
Internet Access (1-10)Best States for Camping	7.99 4th of 49	1.37 tied 47th of 49
Wage Increase 2023-24Minimum Wage Increases by State	0.26 31st of 32	7.25 tied 1st of 32
Death RateHeart Disease by State	124 1st of 50	224 45th of 50
Excessive Drinking RateAlcohol Consumption by State	21.1% 45th of 50	11.2% 1st of 50
Renewable Energy IncentivesOff-Grid Living Legal States	131 2nd of 50	17 46th of 50
Worst States to Retire - HealthcareWorst States to Retire	50th best of 50	6th 6th worst of 50
Annual Crude Mortality Rate in PrisonsWorst Prisons by State	17.94 4th of 46	62.84 44th of 46
Male Life Expectancy (HALE)Life Expectancy by State	65.83 yrs 2nd of 51	60.02 yrs 46th of 51
Avg Annual FatalitiesDeadliest Highway by State	7 6th of 50	52 49th of 50
Food and Health Support RankBest States to Be Homeless	3rd 3rd of 50	46th 46th of 50
Getting Insufficient SleepHealthiest States	29.6% tied 1st of 51	38.8% 45th of 51
Life Expectancy, Both Sexes (HALE)Life Expectancy by State	66.48 yrs tied 3rd of 51	61.27 yrs 47th of 51
Education Racial Integration RankLeast Racist States	47th 47th of 51	4th 4th of 51
Female Life Expectancy (HALE)Life Expectancy by State	67.12 yrs 5th of 51	62.56 yrs 48th of 51
Male Life ExpectancyLife Expectancy by State	78.1 4th of 51	72.21 47th of 51
Opioid Use Rate (Per 100k)Opioid Epidemic by State	1,358.22 6th of 51	3,229.67 49th of 51
Overall Homelessness Help ScoreBest States to Be Homeless	54.53 8th of 50	28.72 50th of 50
Students Enrolled In Home School per Capita RankBest States to Homeschool	46th 46th of 50	4th 4th of 50
Hep A Related DeathsHepatitis by State	1 tied 1st of 32	28 29th of 32
Campsite Quality (1-10)Best States for Camping	8.75 6th of 49	2.71 47th of 49
Disease Factors & Prevalence ScoreMost Unhealthy States in the U.S.	6.87 4th of 49	84.11 45th of 49
Affordability RankBest States for Fishing	9th 9th of 51	51st 51st of 51
Job Hazards and Protection RankBest State To Be a Police Officer	3rd 3rd of 51	45th 45th of 51

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Quick answers

Which is better, Minnesota or Tennessee?: Minnesota comes out ahead of Tennessee on 501 of 785 statistics where one end is better, to 268 with 16 ties. Minnesota leads on Facts & Trivia, Health and Sports and 10 more categories. Tennessee leads on Travel. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Minnesota or Tennessee?: Minnesota has a population of 5,863,405 (22nd of 51 US states) and Tennessee has 7,378,861 (15th of 51).
How do Minnesota and Tennessee compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Minnesota $89,062 (14th of 51), Tennessee $69,595 (42nd of 51) among US states. Minnesota ranks better.
How do Minnesota and Tennessee compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Minnesota 3.9% (tied 23rd of 51), Tennessee 3.5% (tied 15th of 51) among US states. Tennessee ranks better.
Where does Minnesota beat Tennessee most clearly?: Minnesota ranks far ahead on Maternal Mortality Rate (2018-2022) (Maternal Mortality Rate by State): 12.3 per 100k Births vs 41.1 per 100k Births; Maternal Mortality Total Deaths (2019-2023) (Maternal Mortality Rate by State): 14.1 vs 42.1; Quality of Life (Worst States to Retire): 49th vs 3rd.
Where does Tennessee beat Minnesota most clearly?: Tennessee ranks far ahead on Wage Increase 2023-24 (Minimum Wage Increases by State): 7.25 vs 0.26; Excessive Drinking Rate (Alcohol Consumption by State): 11.2% vs 21.1%; Education Racial Integration Rank (Least Racist States): 4th vs 47th.

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