Which has more people, North Dakota or Washington?

North Dakota has a population of 805,329 (47th of 51 US states) and Washington has 8,074,082 (13th of 51).

How do North Dakota and Washington compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: North Dakota $76,657 (28th of 51), Washington $98,141 (8th of 51) among US states. Washington ranks better.

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

Unemployment Rate (%): North Dakota 2.6% (3rd of 51), Washington 4.7% (tied 43rd of 51) among US states. North Dakota ranks better.

Where does North Dakota beat Washington most clearly?

North Dakota ranks far ahead on Depression Rate (Mental Health Statistics by State): 3,583 per 100k vs 6,061 per 100k; Depression Rate Ages 0-14 (Mental Health Statistics by State): 987 per 100k vs 1,940 per 100k; Price Level (Other Services) (Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)): 91.2 vs 103.9.

Where does Washington beat North Dakota most clearly?

Washington ranks far ahead on US HighwayAccidents 2018-2022 (Jaywalking Laws By State): 2.23% vs 100.0%; Medical Cannabis Cost (Marijuana Cost by State): $233 vs $384; Annual Salary (School Counselor Salary by State): $65,314 vs $43,079.

North Dakota vs Washington

Washington comes out ahead of North Dakota on 406 of 776 statistics where one end is better, to 360 with 10 ties. North Dakota leads on Infrastructure & Energy, Agriculture and Law and 1 more category. Washington leads on Education, Environment and Health and 9 more categories.

776 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 10 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

North Dakota

Wins: 360
Avg. percentile: 54
Categories led: 4

Washington

Wins: 406
Avg. percentile: 57
Categories led: 12

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	North Dakota	Washington
Population	805,329 47th of 51	8,074,082 13th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$76,657 28th of 51	$98,141 8th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	2.6% 3rd of 51	4.7% tied 43rd of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	10.8% 20th of 51	9.9% 8th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	89.0 8th of 51	107.0 46th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$65,271 7th of 51	$64,421 10th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$64,050 31st of 51	$83,330 3rd of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$954 tied 4th of 51	$1,760 46th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	238.1 18th of 51	283.9 25th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	9,184 48th of 48	5,610 25th of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

EducationWashington · 51 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyNorth Dakota · 36 statistics
EnvironmentWashington · 38 statistics
HealthWashington · 183 statistics
TravelWashington · 28 statistics
GeographyWashington · 25 statistics
Tech & BusinessWashington · 48 statistics
SportsWashington · 17 statistics
AgricultureNorth Dakota · 17 statistics
LawNorth Dakota · 62 statistics
EconomicsWashington · 289 statistics
PopulationWashington · 124 statistics
Politics & GovernmentNorth Dakota · 118 statistics
Crime & SafetyWashington · 63 statistics
Facts & TriviaWashington · 17 statistics
CultureWashington · 79 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	North Dakota	Washington
US HighwayAccidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State	100.0% 44th of 44	2.23% 1st of 44
Depression RateMental Health Statistics by State	3,583 per 100k 1st of 51	6,061 per 100k 50th of 51
Depression Rate Ages 0-14Mental Health Statistics by State	987 per 100k 1st of 51	1,940 per 100k 50th of 51
Medical Cannabis CostMarijuana Cost by State	$384 50th of 50	$233 2nd of 50
Price Level (Other Services)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	91.2 1st of 51	103.9 49th of 51
Annual SalarySchool Counselor Salary by State	$43,079 47th of 50	$65,314 1st of 50
Average Net WorthWealth Inequality by State	$339,955 50th of 50	$865,309 4th of 50
Drivers License CostDriver's License Cost by State	$15.00 4th of 50	$89.00 50th of 50
Hourly WageSchool Counselor Salary by State	$20.71 47th of 50	$31.40 1st of 50
Monthly PaySchool Counselor Salary by State	$3,589 47th of 50	$5,442 1st of 50
MPH Overall RankGreenest States	47th 47th of 50	1st 1st of 50
Weekly PaySchool Counselor Salary by State	$828 47th of 50	$1,256 1st of 50
State Tax RateMega Millions States	2.9 1st of 38	8.5 tied 35th of 38
Employment RateEmployment Rate by State	97.9% tied 2nd of 51	95.5% 49th of 51
Annual SalaryPhysical Therapist Salary by State	$71,625 47th of 50	$104,378 2nd of 50
Hourly WagePhysical Therapist Salary by State	$34.44 47th of 50	$50.18 2nd of 50
Monthly PayPhysical Therapist Salary by State	$5,968 47th of 50	$8,698 2nd of 50
Weekly PayPhysical Therapist Salary by State	$1,377 47th of 50	$2,007 2nd of 50
FTE Convictions per Capita RankMost Corrupt States	5th 5th worst of 50	49th 2nd best of 50
Unemployment Rate JulyUnemployment Rate by State	2.2 2nd of 51	5 tied 46th of 51
Eggflation (Cost Increase Per Dozen)Egg Prices by State	101.0% 44th of 50	15.0% 1st of 50
Overall RankFood Waste by State	2nd 2nd worst of 50	45th 6th best of 50
Groceries Costs IndexCost of Living Index by State	95.9 tied 4th of 51	106.2 48th of 51
Binged Alcohol Past MonthDrug Use by State	27.4% 46th of 51	20.5% 3rd of 51
Homes with Broadband Internet (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	88.7% 44th of 51	93.6% 1st of 51
Opioid Death RateOpioid Epidemic by State	14.8 per 1k pop. 5th of 51	37.6 per 1k pop. 48th of 51
Equality in Jailing RankWorst Prisons by State	47th 47th of 50	5th 5th of 50
Workplace Safety Rank WalletHubSafest States in the US	50th 50th of 50	8th 8th of 50
Price To Income RatioHousing Shortage by State	3.2 tied 5th of 51	6.1 48th of 51
Annual CostAssisted Living Costs by State	$40,695 3rd of 51	$72,000 45th of 51

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Quick answers

Which is better, North Dakota or Washington?: Washington comes out ahead of North Dakota on 406 of 776 statistics where one end is better, to 360 with 10 ties. North Dakota leads on Infrastructure & Energy, Agriculture and Law and 1 more category. Washington leads on Education, Environment and Health and 9 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, North Dakota or Washington?: North Dakota has a population of 805,329 (47th of 51 US states) and Washington has 8,074,082 (13th of 51).
How do North Dakota and Washington compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: North Dakota $76,657 (28th of 51), Washington $98,141 (8th of 51) among US states. Washington ranks better.
How do North Dakota and Washington compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): North Dakota 2.6% (3rd of 51), Washington 4.7% (tied 43rd of 51) among US states. North Dakota ranks better.
Where does North Dakota beat Washington most clearly?: North Dakota ranks far ahead on Depression Rate (Mental Health Statistics by State): 3,583 per 100k vs 6,061 per 100k; Depression Rate Ages 0-14 (Mental Health Statistics by State): 987 per 100k vs 1,940 per 100k; Price Level (Other Services) (Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)): 91.2 vs 103.9.
Where does Washington beat North Dakota most clearly?: Washington ranks far ahead on US HighwayAccidents 2018-2022 (Jaywalking Laws By State): 2.23% vs 100.0%; Medical Cannabis Cost (Marijuana Cost by State): $233 vs $384; Annual Salary (School Counselor Salary by State): $65,314 vs $43,079.

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