Which has more people, Nebraska or Tennessee?

Nebraska has a population of 2,030,421 (38th of 51 US states) and Tennessee has 7,378,861 (15th of 51).

How do Nebraska and Tennessee compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Nebraska $76,475 (29th of 51), Tennessee $69,595 (42nd of 51) among US states. Nebraska ranks better.

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

Unemployment Rate (%): Nebraska 3% (6th of 51), Tennessee 3.5% (tied 15th of 51) among US states. Nebraska ranks better.

Where does Nebraska beat Tennessee most clearly?

Nebraska ranks far ahead on Drug Deaths Per 100k (Healthiest States): 8.7 vs 50.7; Opioid Use Rate (Per 100k) (Opioid Epidemic by State): 1,128 vs 3,229.67; Total Drug Use Rate (Drug Use by State): 2,459 per 100k vs 5,162 per 100k.

Where does Tennessee beat Nebraska most clearly?

Tennessee ranks far ahead on Personal Injury (Statute of Limitations by State): 1 vs 4; Education Racial Integration Rank (Least Racist States): 4th vs 50th; Fiscal Policy Rank (Most Free States): 2nd vs 47th.

Nebraska vs Tennessee

Nebraska comes out ahead of Tennessee on 484 of 779 statistics where one end is better, to 286 with 9 ties. Nebraska leads on Facts & Trivia, Environment and Health and 10 more categories. Tennessee leads on Travel, Sports and Politics & Government.

779 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.

Nebraska

Wins: 484
Avg. percentile: 54
Categories led: 13

Tennessee

Wins: 286
Avg. percentile: 46
Categories led: 3

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Nebraska	Tennessee
Population	2,030,421 38th of 51	7,378,861 15th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$76,475 29th of 51	$69,595 42nd of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	3% 6th of 51	3.5% tied 15th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	10.6% 18th of 51	13.8% 39th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	90.1 11th of 51	91.9 14th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$65,297 6th of 51	$58,582 25th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$62,400 32nd of 51	$60,800 40th of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,072 17th of 51	$1,189 23rd of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	218.4 12th of 51	492.3 46th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	6,281 34th of 48	3,753 14th of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Facts & TriviaNebraska · 18 statistics
EnvironmentNebraska · 39 statistics
TravelTennessee · 29 statistics
HealthNebraska · 174 statistics
SportsTennessee · 17 statistics
PopulationNebraska · 116 statistics
Crime & SafetyNebraska · 74 statistics
EducationNebraska · 50 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyNebraska · 36 statistics
CultureNebraska · 78 statistics
AgricultureNebraska · 15 statistics
LawNebraska · 65 statistics
GeographyNebraska · 25 statistics
Tech & BusinessNebraska · 47 statistics
EconomicsNebraska · 292 statistics
Politics & GovernmentTennessee · 123 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Nebraska	Tennessee
Drug Deaths Per 100kHealthiest States	8.7 1st of 51	50.7 48th of 51
Opioid Use Rate (Per 100k)Opioid Epidemic by State	1,128 2nd of 51	3,229.67 49th of 51
Total Drug Use RateDrug Use by State	2,459 per 100k 1st of 51	5,162 per 100k 48th of 51
Personal InjuryStatute of Limitations by State	4 tied 46th of 50	1 tied 1st of 50
Education Racial Integration RankLeast Racist States	50th 50th of 51	4th 4th of 51
Fiscal Policy RankMost Free States	47th 47th of 50	2nd 2nd of 50
# Dentists per 1k jobsDentist Salary by State	1.02 6th of 50	0.42 50th of 50
Substance Abuse ScoreMost Unhealthy States in the U.S.	16.03 3rd of 49	88.65 46th of 49
Accidents Per National Park (1-10)Best States for Camping	10 tied last of 49	7.79 5th of 49
Opioid Death RateOpioid Epidemic by State	8.1 per 1k pop. 1st of 51	35.2 per 1k pop. tied 44th of 51
Kuhl Crime Rate ScoreOff-Grid Living Legal States	165 6th of 50	627 48th of 50
Total Happiness ScoreHappiest States	63.61 3rd of 50	41.22 45th of 50
Change in Meth Death Rate 2015-2019Meth Use by State	47.0% 2nd of 43	483.0% 38th of 43
Training Requirements RankBest State To Be a Police Officer	46th 46th of 51	4th 4th of 51
Excessive Drinking RateAlcohol Consumption by State	20.4% 42nd of 50	11.2% 1st of 50
Fiscal Freedom RankMost Libertarian States	45th 45th of 50	4th 4th of 50
Shelters and Housing Support RankBest States to Be Homeless	9th 9th of 50	50th 50th of 50
Adults Diagnosed With DepressionDepression Rates by State	17.9% 8th of 48	27.3% 47th of 48
Cocaine Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State	266.22 1st of 51	689.73 42nd of 51
Getting Insufficient SleepHealthiest States	30.6% 4th of 51	38.8% 45th of 51
Environmental Hazards RankFarming-Friendly States	4th 4th of 50	44th 44th of 50
Estimated TaxesLeast Taxed States	$11,085 43rd of 51	$4,769 3rd of 51
Tax as % of IncomeLeast Taxed States	12.7% 43rd of 51	5.5% tied 3rd of 51
Crimes Per National Park (1-10)Best States for Camping	10 tied last of 49	8.16 10th of 49
% of Homeless Who Are UnshelteredHomeless Population by State	11.1% 7th of 51	52.5% 46th of 51
% ShelteredHomeless Population by State	88.9% 7th of 51	47.5% 46th of 51
Other Drug Use Rate (Per 100k)Drug Use by State	42.27 2nd of 51	67.8 41st of 51
Employment Per 1000 JobsVeterinarian Salary by State	0.8 5th of 50	0.44 43rd of 50
% of Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States	2% tied 1st of 51	10.0% tied 39th of 51
Sales Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In	9th 9th of 51	46th 47th of 51

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Quick answers

Which is better, Nebraska or Tennessee?: Nebraska comes out ahead of Tennessee on 484 of 779 statistics where one end is better, to 286 with 9 ties. Nebraska leads on Facts & Trivia, Environment and Health and 10 more categories. Tennessee leads on Travel, Sports and Politics & Government. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Nebraska or Tennessee?: Nebraska has a population of 2,030,421 (38th of 51 US states) and Tennessee has 7,378,861 (15th of 51).
How do Nebraska and Tennessee compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Nebraska $76,475 (29th of 51), Tennessee $69,595 (42nd of 51) among US states. Nebraska ranks better.
How do Nebraska and Tennessee compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Nebraska 3% (6th of 51), Tennessee 3.5% (tied 15th of 51) among US states. Nebraska ranks better.
Where does Nebraska beat Tennessee most clearly?: Nebraska ranks far ahead on Drug Deaths Per 100k (Healthiest States): 8.7 vs 50.7; Opioid Use Rate (Per 100k) (Opioid Epidemic by State): 1,128 vs 3,229.67; Total Drug Use Rate (Drug Use by State): 2,459 per 100k vs 5,162 per 100k.
Where does Tennessee beat Nebraska most clearly?: Tennessee ranks far ahead on Personal Injury (Statute of Limitations by State): 1 vs 4; Education Racial Integration Rank (Least Racist States): 4th vs 50th; Fiscal Policy Rank (Most Free States): 2nd vs 47th.

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