Which has more people, Minnesota or Washington?

Minnesota has a population of 5,863,405 (22nd of 51 US states) and Washington has 8,074,082 (13th of 51).

How do Minnesota and Washington compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Minnesota $89,062 (14th of 51), Washington $98,141 (8th of 51) among US states. Washington ranks better.

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

Unemployment Rate (%): Minnesota 3.9% (tied 23rd of 51), Washington 4.7% (tied 43rd of 51) among US states. Minnesota ranks better.

Where does Minnesota beat Washington most clearly?

Minnesota ranks far ahead on Voted by Tourists (Friendliest States): 1st vs 45th; Death Penalty Year Abolished (Death Penalty States): 1,911 vs 2,023; Poor Roads Score (Road Quality by State): 13.32 vs 67.11.

Where does Washington beat Minnesota most clearly?

Washington ranks far ahead on Eggflation (Cost Increase Per Dozen) (Egg Prices by State): 15.0% vs 116.0%; Wage Increase 2022-23 (Minimum Wage Increases by State): 1.25 vs 0.23; Overall Racial Integration Score (Least Racist States): 71.11 vs 50.61.

Minnesota vs Washington

Minnesota comes out ahead of Washington on 414 of 803 statistics where one end is better, to 380 with 9 ties. Minnesota leads on Infrastructure & Energy, Sports and Facts & Trivia and 7 more categories. Washington leads on Education, Tech & Business and Agriculture and 2 more categories.

803 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 9 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Minnesota

Wins: 414
Avg. percentile: 60
Categories led: 10

Washington

Wins: 380
Avg. percentile: 57
Categories led: 5

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Minnesota	Washington
Population	5,863,405 22nd of 51	8,074,082 13th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$89,062 14th of 51	$98,141 8th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	3.9% tied 23rd of 51	4.7% tied 43rd of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	9.3% 3rd of 51	9.9% 8th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	98.6 30th of 51	107.0 46th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$62,039 14th of 51	$64,421 10th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$71,160 15th of 51	$83,330 3rd of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,280 29th of 51	$1,760 46th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	223.5 13th of 51	283.9 25th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	8,534 46th of 48	5,610 25th of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Infrastructure & EnergyMinnesota · 36 statistics
SportsMinnesota · 17 statistics
Facts & TriviaMinnesota · 18 statistics
TravelMinnesota · 29 statistics
EducationWashington · 51 statistics
Tech & BusinessWashington · 48 statistics
Crime & SafetyMinnesota · 77 statistics
GeographyMinnesota · 25 statistics
CultureMinnesota · 79 statistics
AgricultureWashington · 17 statistics
PopulationMinnesota · 125 statistics
LawMinnesota · 67 statistics
EnvironmentWashington · 39 statistics
Politics & GovernmentWashington · 126 statistics
EconomicsMinnesota · 293 statistics
HealthEven · 189 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Minnesota	Washington
Eggflation (Cost Increase Per Dozen)Egg Prices by State	116.0% 47th of 50	15.0% 1st of 50
Voted by TouristsFriendliest States	1st 1st of 50	45th 45th of 50
Wage Increase 2022-23Minimum Wage Increases by State	0.23 tied last of 28	1.25 tied 3rd of 28
Death Penalty Year AbolishedDeath Penalty States	1,911 4th of 27	2,023 27th of 27
Overall Racial Integration ScoreLeast Racist States	50.61 48th of 51	71.11 4th of 51
Poor Roads ScoreRoad Quality by State	13.32 2nd of 50	67.11 45th of 50
Median IncomeSafest Cities by State	$53,410 42nd of 48	$195,648 2nd of 48
Urban Roads in Poor ConditionRoad Quality by State	13.6% 7th of 49	52.4% 47th of 49
Accident RateWorst Drivers by State	13.3 per 1k drivers 5th of 51	24.8 per 1k drivers 46th of 51
Home Health Care Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State	$599 49th of 51	$220 9th of 51
Opioid Death RateOpioid Epidemic by State	17.3 per 1k pop. tied 8th of 51	37.6 per 1k pop. 48th of 51
5 Year Income % ChangeLawyer-Friendly States	-6.98% 46th of 48	13.0% 9th of 48
Depression RateMental Health Statistics by State	4,424 per 100k 11th of 51	6,061 per 100k 50th of 51
Affordability RankBest States for Fishing	9th 9th of 51	48th 48th of 51
Equality in Jailing RankWorst Prisons by State	43rd 43rd of 50	5th 5th of 50
Annual Cost IncreaseGrocery Prices by State	4.7% 9th of 50	8.8% tied 46th of 50
Employment and Wealth Racial Integration RankLeast Racist States	46th 46th of 51	8th 8th of 51
Single Family (Min Appraisal Fees in State)Appraisal Fees by State	$650 tied 1st of 51	$850 tied 42nd of 51
Urban Pavement RoughnessRoad Quality by State	5% tied 2nd of 50	23.0% 40th of 50
LPC License FeeLPC Requirements by State	$250 tied 41st of 46	$80.00 9th of 46
Cocaine Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State	382.42 2nd of 51	671.46 39th of 51
U-6 Unemployment Rate Q3 2021U6 Employment Rate	7.2% 8th of 51	11.7% tied 44th of 51
% of Bird Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States	1.3% tied 9th of 51	3% 47th of 51
HepB 3 Doses (Young Children)Vaccination Rates by State	93.8% tied 12th of 51	88.6% 49th of 51
Avg Annual FatalitiesDeadliest Highway by State	7 6th of 50	26 41st of 50
Experienced Any Domestic Violence in Lifetime - % of MenDomestic Violence by State	22.3% 6th of 50	34.4% 41st of 50
Overall RankWorst States to Retire	43rd 8th best of 50	8th 8th worst of 50
SSI Pension Fund Management ScoreMost Corrupt States	43.3 47th of 50	75.8 12th of 50
# Change in Prison Pop. 2021-2022Prison Population by State	7.9 tied 46th of 50	0.7 12th of 50
Service Fees (USD)Bad Check Laws by State	$20.00 tied 2nd of 50	$30.00 tied 35th of 50

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Quick answers

Which is better, Minnesota or Washington?: Minnesota comes out ahead of Washington on 414 of 803 statistics where one end is better, to 380 with 9 ties. Minnesota leads on Infrastructure & Energy, Sports and Facts & Trivia and 7 more categories. Washington leads on Education, Tech & Business and Agriculture 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 Washington?: Minnesota has a population of 5,863,405 (22nd of 51 US states) and Washington has 8,074,082 (13th of 51).
How do Minnesota and Washington compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Minnesota $89,062 (14th of 51), Washington $98,141 (8th of 51) among US states. Washington ranks better.
How do Minnesota and Washington compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Minnesota 3.9% (tied 23rd of 51), Washington 4.7% (tied 43rd of 51) among US states. Minnesota ranks better.
Where does Minnesota beat Washington most clearly?: Minnesota ranks far ahead on Voted by Tourists (Friendliest States): 1st vs 45th; Death Penalty Year Abolished (Death Penalty States): 1,911 vs 2,023; Poor Roads Score (Road Quality by State): 13.32 vs 67.11.
Where does Washington beat Minnesota most clearly?: Washington ranks far ahead on Eggflation (Cost Increase Per Dozen) (Egg Prices by State): 15.0% vs 116.0%; Wage Increase 2022-23 (Minimum Wage Increases by State): 1.25 vs 0.23; Overall Racial Integration Score (Least Racist States): 71.11 vs 50.61.

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