Which has more people, Minnesota or Vermont?

Minnesota has a population of 5,863,405 (22nd of 51 US states) and Vermont has 642,805 (50th of 51).

How do Minnesota and Vermont compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Minnesota $89,062 (14th of 51), Vermont $81,203 (20th of 51) among US states. Minnesota ranks better.

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

Unemployment Rate (%): Minnesota 3.9% (tied 23rd of 51), Vermont 2.7% (4th of 51) among US states. Vermont ranks better.

Where does Minnesota beat Vermont most clearly?

Minnesota ranks far ahead on Lowest- Cost Silver Premium (Avg) (Obamacare Prices by State): $437 vs $1,289; Lowest- Cost Gold Premium (Avg) (Obamacare Prices by State): $501 vs $1,135; 3-Year Re-Incarceration (VADOC) (Recidivism Rates by State): 19.0% vs 45.4%.

Where does Vermont beat Minnesota most clearly?

Vermont ranks far ahead on Quality of Life (Pension-Friendly States): 84 vs 25; Tetanus (Vaccination Rates by State): 96.9% vs 89.9%; Eggflation (Cost Increase Per Dozen) (Egg Prices by State): 44.0% vs 116.0%.

Minnesota vs Vermont

Minnesota comes out ahead of Vermont on 455 of 786 statistics where one end is better, to 316 with 15 ties. Minnesota leads on Agriculture, Tech & Business and Sports and 8 more categories. Vermont leads on Environment, Population and Geography and 2 more categories.

786 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 15 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Minnesota

Wins: 455
Avg. percentile: 60
Categories led: 11

Vermont

Wins: 316
Avg. percentile: 53
Categories led: 5

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Minnesota	Vermont
Population	5,863,405 22nd of 51	642,805 50th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$89,062 14th of 51	$81,203 20th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	3.9% tied 23rd of 51	2.7% 4th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	9.3% 3rd of 51	10.1% 12th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	98.6 30th of 51	98.0 29th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$62,039 14th of 51	$58,893 22nd of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$71,160 15th of 51	$69,050 19th of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,280 29th of 51	$1,234 26th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	223.5 13th of 51	214.4 10th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	8,534 46th of 48	8,059 44th of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

AgricultureMinnesota · 17 statistics
Tech & BusinessMinnesota · 47 statistics
SportsMinnesota · 17 statistics
Facts & TriviaMinnesota · 17 statistics
EconomicsMinnesota · 292 statistics
HealthMinnesota · 184 statistics
CultureMinnesota · 78 statistics
EnvironmentVermont · 38 statistics
PopulationVermont · 124 statistics
GeographyVermont · 25 statistics
Crime & SafetyMinnesota · 66 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyMinnesota · 36 statistics
TravelVermont · 29 statistics
Politics & GovernmentMinnesota · 130 statistics
LawVermont · 65 statistics
EducationMinnesota · 51 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Minnesota	Vermont
Lowest- Cost Silver Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State	$437 3rd of 51	$1,289 51st of 51
Lowest- Cost Gold Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State	$501 7th of 51	$1,135 51st of 51
3-Year Re-Incarceration (VADOC)Recidivism Rates by State	19.0% 2nd of 34	45.4% 31st of 34
Experienced Any Domestic Violence in Lifetime - % of MenDomestic Violence by State	22.3% 6th of 50	42.0% 49th of 50
Yearly Salary 40 Hour Week MaxLIUNA Pay Scale by State	$76,120 7th of 50	$30,031 50th of 50
Quality of LifePension-Friendly States	25 46th of 49	84 4th of 49
TetanusVaccination Rates by State	89.9% 44th of 51	96.9% tied 1st of 51
MidwifeNursing Pay by State	$121,980 2nd of 37	$94,850 32nd of 37
Single Family (Min Appraisal Fees in State)Appraisal Fees by State	$650 tied 1st of 51	$900 tied 46th of 51
Lowest- Cost Bronze Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State	$384 tied 9th of 51	$824 51st of 51
Eggflation (Cost Increase Per Dozen)Egg Prices by State	116.0% 47th of 50	44.0% tied 7th of 50
Yearly Salary 40 Hour Week MinLIUNA Pay Scale by State	$58,880 12th of 50	$30,031 50th of 50
Prisoners, American Indian/Alaskan NativePrison Population by State	806 42nd of 49	12 5th of 49
Obesity Rate - AsianMost Obese States	20.3% 38th of 40	11.4% 8th of 40
Education Racial Integration RankLeast Racist States	47th 47th of 51	9th 9th of 51
Exp. Physical Violence in Lifetime - MenDomestic Violence by State	34.4% 7th of 51	47.4% 45th of 51
Maximum Annual SalaryIBEW Pay Scale by State	$113,600 12th of 51	$63,800 49th of 51
Median Price: CondosMedian Home Price by State	$222,700 6th of 51	$503,500 43rd of 51
Substance Abuse ScoreMost Unhealthy States in the U.S.	41.12 14th of 49	100 49th of 49
Attractive People RankMost Attractive States	43rd 42nd of 49	7th 7th of 49
DUI RateWorst Drivers by State	2.8 per 1k drivers 49th of 51	1.0 per 1k drivers tied 10th of 51
Federal Funding for Public Postsecondary EducationPer Pupil Spending by State	$2,136 39th of 51	$6,597 3rd of 51
Fishing RankBest States for Fishing	4th 4th of 51	40th 40th of 51
Fishing ScoreBest States for Fishing	38.17 4th of 51	23.03 40th of 51
Deaths in 1918Spanish Flu Deaths by State	10,000 tied 39th of 49	1,700 5th of 49
Community Environment RankSaddest States	9th 9th of 50	44th 44th of 50
Entertainment Rank (WH)Most Boring States	10th 10th of 50	45th 45th of 50
Avg Cost per MbpsInternet Costs by State	$0.79 12th of 51	$1.36 47th of 51
Community RankBest States for Fishing	5th 5th of 51	40th 40th of 51
Electrician Mean Hourly Wage 2023Electrician Salary by State	$37.88 10th of 51	$27.02 45th of 51

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Quick answers

Which is better, Minnesota or Vermont?: Minnesota comes out ahead of Vermont on 455 of 786 statistics where one end is better, to 316 with 15 ties. Minnesota leads on Agriculture, Tech & Business and Sports and 8 more categories. Vermont leads on Environment, Population and Geography and 2 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Minnesota or Vermont?: Minnesota has a population of 5,863,405 (22nd of 51 US states) and Vermont has 642,805 (50th of 51).
How do Minnesota and Vermont compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Minnesota $89,062 (14th of 51), Vermont $81,203 (20th of 51) among US states. Minnesota ranks better.
How do Minnesota and Vermont compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Minnesota 3.9% (tied 23rd of 51), Vermont 2.7% (4th of 51) among US states. Vermont ranks better.
Where does Minnesota beat Vermont most clearly?: Minnesota ranks far ahead on Lowest- Cost Silver Premium (Avg) (Obamacare Prices by State): $437 vs $1,289; Lowest- Cost Gold Premium (Avg) (Obamacare Prices by State): $501 vs $1,135; 3-Year Re-Incarceration (VADOC) (Recidivism Rates by State): 19.0% vs 45.4%.
Where does Vermont beat Minnesota most clearly?: Vermont ranks far ahead on Quality of Life (Pension-Friendly States): 84 vs 25; Tetanus (Vaccination Rates by State): 96.9% vs 89.9%; Eggflation (Cost Increase Per Dozen) (Egg Prices by State): 44.0% vs 116.0%.

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