Which has more people, Minnesota or Texas?

Minnesota has a population of 5,863,405 (22nd of 51 US states) and Texas has 32,101,064 (2nd of 51).

How do Minnesota and Texas compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Minnesota $89,062 (14th of 51), Texas $78,476 (22nd of 51) among US states. Minnesota ranks better.

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

Unemployment Rate (%): Minnesota 3.9% (tied 23rd of 51), Texas 4.2% (tied 30th of 51) among US states. Minnesota ranks better.

Where does Minnesota beat Texas most clearly?

Minnesota ranks far ahead on Food and Health Support Rank (Best States to Be Homeless): 3rd vs 50th; Uninsured Rate (Uninsured People by State): 4.5% vs 18.0%; Environmental Hazards Rank (Farming-Friendly States): 3rd vs 48th.

Where does Texas beat Minnesota most clearly?

Texas ranks far ahead on Skin Cancer Rates (2016-2020) (Skin Cancer Rates by State): 14.1 vs 36; Skin Cancer Rates (Skin Cancer Rates by State): 13.1 vs 33.9; Heating Degree Days per Year (Climate by State (1991–2020 Averages)): 1,820 vs 8,534.

Minnesota vs Texas

Minnesota comes out ahead of Texas on 502 of 800 statistics where one end is better, to 285 with 13 ties. Minnesota leads on Facts & Trivia, Environment and Sports and 11 more categories. Texas leads on Agriculture and Travel.

800 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: 502
Avg. percentile: 61
Categories led: 14

Texas

Wins: 285
Avg. percentile: 48
Categories led: 2

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Minnesota	Texas
Population	5,863,405 22nd of 51	32,101,064 2nd of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$89,062 14th of 51	$78,476 22nd of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	3.9% tied 23rd of 51	4.2% tied 30th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	9.3% 3rd of 51	13.8% 40th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	98.6 30th of 51	97.1 27th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$62,039 14th of 51	$58,219 27th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$71,160 15th of 51	$65,750 24th of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,280 29th of 51	$1,403 33rd of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	223.5 13th of 51	344.9 31st of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	8,534 46th of 48	1,820 3rd of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Facts & TriviaMinnesota · 18 statistics
EnvironmentMinnesota · 39 statistics
SportsMinnesota · 17 statistics
Tech & BusinessMinnesota · 48 statistics
Crime & SafetyMinnesota · 75 statistics
PopulationMinnesota · 125 statistics
EducationMinnesota · 51 statistics
GeographyMinnesota · 25 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyMinnesota · 36 statistics
HealthMinnesota · 192 statistics
CultureMinnesota · 78 statistics
AgricultureTexas · 17 statistics
EconomicsMinnesota · 295 statistics
Politics & GovernmentMinnesota · 120 statistics
LawMinnesota · 64 statistics
TravelTexas · 29 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Minnesota	Texas
Food and Health Support RankBest States to Be Homeless	3rd 3rd of 50	50th 50th of 50
Skin Cancer Rates (2016-2020)Skin Cancer Rates by State	36 46th of 48	14.1 1st of 48
Skin Cancer RatesSkin Cancer Rates by State	33.9 47th of 48	13.1 2nd of 48
Uninsured RateUninsured People by State	4.5% 5th of 50	18.0% 50th of 50
Environmental Hazards RankFarming-Friendly States	3rd 3rd of 50	48th 48th of 50
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	8,534 46th of 48	1,820 3rd of 48
Estiamted Incidents per 100k PopSnake Bite Statistics by State	0.09 4th of 48	14.7 46th of 48
MidwifeNursing Pay by State	$121,980 2nd of 37	$92,560 34th of 37
WeatherPension-Friendly States	20 47th of 49	83 tied 4th of 49
Average Temperature Celsius 1971-2000Best Weather by State	5.1 C 47th of 50	18.2 C 4th of 50
Average Temperature Fahrenheit 1971-2000Best Weather by State	41.2 °F 47th of 50	64.8 °F 4th of 50
% of Pop. with Less Than High School DiplomaMost Educated U.S. States	5.8% tied 6th of 51	13.3% 50th of 51
Health Care RankDisability Benefits by State	7th tied 7th of 51	51st 51st of 51
Overall Racial Integration ScoreLeast Racist States	50.61 48th of 51	69.39 5th of 51
% That Received Updated BoosterVaccination Rates by State	22.1% 4th of 50	8.4% 46th of 50
Family-RelatedMost Stressed States	47th 4th best of 50	5th 5th worst of 50
AnnualRadiation Therapist Salary by State	$108,362 6th of 50	$74,606 48th of 50
HourlyRadiation Therapist Salary by State	$52.10 6th of 50	$35.87 48th of 50
MonthlyRadiation Therapist Salary by State	$9,030 6th of 50	$6,217 48th of 50
Opportunity RankWorst States to Live in	44th 6th best of 50	3rd 3rd worst of 50
WeeklyRadiation Therapist Salary by State	$2,083 6th of 50	$1,434 48th of 50
UninsuredHealthiest States	5.1% tied 8th of 51	16.7% 51st of 51
% of Pop. with Associates DegreeMost Educated U.S. States	12.0% 4th of 51	7.6% 46th of 51
Average Auto Loan DebtDebt by State	$4,570 9th of 51	$8,000 51st of 51
Community Environment RankSaddest States	9th 9th of 50	50th 50th of 50
PrisonersPrisons by State	249 5th of 50	746 46th of 50
Cost-Prohibited CareHealth Care Costs by State	8.6% 9th of 49	18.3% 49th of 49
AnnualBCBA Salary by State	$77,480 5th of 49	$60,818 45th of 49
HourlyBCBA Salary by State	$37.25 5th of 49	$29.24 45th of 49
MonthlyBCBA Salary by State	$6,456 5th of 49	$5,068 45th of 49

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Quick answers

Which is better, Minnesota or Texas?: Minnesota comes out ahead of Texas on 502 of 800 statistics where one end is better, to 285 with 13 ties. Minnesota leads on Facts & Trivia, Environment and Sports and 11 more categories. Texas leads on Agriculture and Travel. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Minnesota or Texas?: Minnesota has a population of 5,863,405 (22nd of 51 US states) and Texas has 32,101,064 (2nd of 51).
How do Minnesota and Texas compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Minnesota $89,062 (14th of 51), Texas $78,476 (22nd of 51) among US states. Minnesota ranks better.
How do Minnesota and Texas compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Minnesota 3.9% (tied 23rd of 51), Texas 4.2% (tied 30th of 51) among US states. Minnesota ranks better.
Where does Minnesota beat Texas most clearly?: Minnesota ranks far ahead on Food and Health Support Rank (Best States to Be Homeless): 3rd vs 50th; Uninsured Rate (Uninsured People by State): 4.5% vs 18.0%; Environmental Hazards Rank (Farming-Friendly States): 3rd vs 48th.
Where does Texas beat Minnesota most clearly?: Texas ranks far ahead on Skin Cancer Rates (2016-2020) (Skin Cancer Rates by State): 14.1 vs 36; Skin Cancer Rates (Skin Cancer Rates by State): 13.1 vs 33.9; Heating Degree Days per Year (Climate by State (1991–2020 Averages)): 1,820 vs 8,534.

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