Which has more people, Mississippi or Wisconsin?

Mississippi has a population of 2,958,148 (35th of 51 US states) and Wisconsin has 5,988,406 (21st of 51).

How do Mississippi and Wisconsin compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Mississippi $56,447 (51st of 51), Wisconsin $77,485 (26th of 51) among US states. Wisconsin ranks better.

How do Mississippi and Wisconsin compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?

Unemployment Rate (%): Mississippi 3.8% (tied 20th of 51), Wisconsin 3.2% (tied 7th of 51) among US states. Wisconsin ranks better.

Where does Mississippi beat Wisconsin most clearly?

Mississippi ranks far ahead on Black to White Disparity (x to 1) (Incarceration Rates by State): 2.6 vs 11.9; Varicella 2 Doses (Vaccination Rates by State): 97.5% vs 84.3%; Alcohol Use Past Month (Drug Use by State): 42.2% vs 61.8%.

Where does Wisconsin beat Mississippi most clearly?

Wisconsin ranks far ahead on Household Income Diversity (Most Diverse US States): 1st vs 50th; McDonalds Happy Meal (Fast Food Prices by State): $3.93 vs $2.73; Best States for Living with a Disability - Total Score (Disability Benefits by State): 57.05 vs 36.67.

Mississippi vs Wisconsin

Wisconsin comes out ahead of Mississippi on 484 of 794 statistics where one end is better, to 297 with 13 ties. Mississippi leads on Travel and Agriculture. Wisconsin leads on Sports, Facts & Trivia and Culture and 11 more categories.

794 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.

Mississippi

Wins: 297
Avg. percentile: 39
Categories led: 2

Wisconsin

Wins: 484
Avg. percentile: 53
Categories led: 14

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Mississippi	Wisconsin
Population	2,958,148 35th of 51	5,988,406 21st of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$56,447 51st of 51	$77,485 26th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	3.8% tied 20th of 51	3.2% tied 7th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	18.9% 50th of 51	10.6% 16th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	87.0 2nd of 51	94.1 20th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$48,465 51st of 51	$58,273 26th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$50,810 51st of 51	$64,270 30th of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$954 tied 4th of 51	$1,087 19th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	226.9 15th of 51	240.3 19th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	2,388 5th of 48	7,528 41st of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

SportsWisconsin · 17 statistics
Facts & TriviaWisconsin · 17 statistics
CultureWisconsin · 76 statistics
GeographyWisconsin · 23 statistics
EducationWisconsin · 51 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyWisconsin · 36 statistics
HealthWisconsin · 190 statistics
Tech & BusinessWisconsin · 46 statistics
EnvironmentWisconsin · 38 statistics
Crime & SafetyWisconsin · 73 statistics
EconomicsWisconsin · 293 statistics
PopulationWisconsin · 123 statistics
Politics & GovernmentWisconsin · 124 statistics
LawWisconsin · 68 statistics
TravelMississippi · 27 statistics
AgricultureMississippi · 17 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Mississippi	Wisconsin
Household Income DiversityMost Diverse US States	50th 50th of 50	1st 1st of 50
McDonalds Happy MealFast Food Prices by State	$2.73 tied last of 50	$3.93 1st of 50
Best States for Living with a Disability - Total ScoreDisability Benefits by State	36.67 51st of 51	57.05 2nd of 51
Healthcare Cost and QualityPension-Friendly States	8 50th of 50	75 3rd of 50
Black to White Disparity (x to 1)Incarceration Rates by State	2.6 2nd of 50	11.9 48th of 50
Varicella 2 DosesVaccination Rates by State	97.5% tied 2nd of 50	84.3% 48th of 50
Maternal Mortality Rate (2018-2022)Maternal Mortality Rate by State	39.1 per 100k Births 38th of 39	13.2 per 100k Births 3rd of 39
Weekly Grocery CostGrocery Prices by State	$290.64 47th of 51	$221.46 1st of 51
Deaths per 100 Million Vehicle Miles TraveledFatal Car Accidents by State	1.8 50th of 51	0.9 4th of 51
Share of Minimum Wage Workers IncomeChild Care Cost by State	45.5% 48th of 51	112.4% 2nd of 51
Overall Best (WalletHub)Best States to Live In	48th 48th of 50	3rd 3rd of 50
Total Score (WalletHub)Best States to Live In	42.77 48th of 50	59.32 3rd of 50
Exp. Stalking in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State	17.6% 42nd of 46	6.1% 1st of 46
Christmas Spirit RankChristmas by State	47th 47th of 51	2nd 2nd of 51
Alcohol Use Past MonthDrug Use by State	42.2% 3rd of 51	61.8% 48th of 51
DTaP 5 DosesVaccination Rates by State	97.5% 3rd of 50	85.7% 47th of 50
Excessive Drinking RateAlcohol Consumption by State	13.3% 5th of 50	24.5% 49th of 50
Polio 4 DosesVaccination Rates by State	97.5% 3rd of 50	86.3% 47th of 50
MMR 2 Doses (Kindergarten)Vaccination Rates by State	97.5% tied 4th of 50	84.8% 48th of 50
Employment and Wealth Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States	2nd 2nd of 51	46th 46th of 51
Total Safety Score WalletHubQuality of Life by State	43.53 47th of 50	59.66 4th of 50
Students Enrolled In Home School per Capita RankBest States to Homeschool	2nd 2nd of 50	45th 45th of 50
DUI RateWorst Drivers by State	0.6 per 1k drivers tied 2nd of 51	2.5 per 1k drivers tied 46th of 51
10th Percentile WageTeacher Pay by State	$38,420 48th of 51	$49,940 tied 4th of 51
Lyme Disease CasesTick Population by State	4 4th of 50	6,079 46th of 50
% Change in Prison Pop. 2022 to 2023Prison Population by State	-276.0% 6th of 50	1,545.0% 47th of 50
Education and Health RankQuality of Life by State	50th 50th of 50	9th 9th of 50
Financial Safety Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US	47th 47th of 50	6th 6th of 50
Police Pensions Avg. Annual PayPolice Pensions by State	$45,232 49th of 50	$61,196 8th of 50
Annual Median WageSonographer Salary by State	$66,170 47th of 51	$95,680 6th of 51

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Quick answers

Which is better, Mississippi or Wisconsin?: Wisconsin comes out ahead of Mississippi on 484 of 794 statistics where one end is better, to 297 with 13 ties. Mississippi leads on Travel and Agriculture. Wisconsin leads on Sports, Facts & Trivia and Culture and 11 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Mississippi or Wisconsin?: Mississippi has a population of 2,958,148 (35th of 51 US states) and Wisconsin has 5,988,406 (21st of 51).
How do Mississippi and Wisconsin compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Mississippi $56,447 (51st of 51), Wisconsin $77,485 (26th of 51) among US states. Wisconsin ranks better.
How do Mississippi and Wisconsin compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Mississippi 3.8% (tied 20th of 51), Wisconsin 3.2% (tied 7th of 51) among US states. Wisconsin ranks better.
Where does Mississippi beat Wisconsin most clearly?: Mississippi ranks far ahead on Black to White Disparity (x to 1) (Incarceration Rates by State): 2.6 vs 11.9; Varicella 2 Doses (Vaccination Rates by State): 97.5% vs 84.3%; Alcohol Use Past Month (Drug Use by State): 42.2% vs 61.8%.
Where does Wisconsin beat Mississippi most clearly?: Wisconsin ranks far ahead on Household Income Diversity (Most Diverse US States): 1st vs 50th; McDonalds Happy Meal (Fast Food Prices by State): $3.93 vs $2.73; Best States for Living with a Disability - Total Score (Disability Benefits by State): 57.05 vs 36.67.

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