Which has more people, Vermont or Washington?

Vermont has a population of 642,805 (50th of 51 US states) and Washington has 8,074,082 (13th of 51).

How do Vermont and Washington compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Vermont $81,203 (20th of 51), Washington $98,141 (8th of 51) among US states. Washington ranks better.

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

Unemployment Rate (%): Vermont 2.7% (4th of 51), Washington 4.7% (tied 43rd of 51) among US states. Vermont ranks better.

Where does Vermont beat Washington most clearly?

Vermont ranks far ahead on Overall Score (Pension-Friendly States): 100 vs 11.8; % of Bird Species at Risk (Most Biodiverse States): 0.4% vs 3%; % of Personal Income Coming from Child Support (Child Support Percentage by State): 15.4% vs 7.3%.

Where does Washington beat Vermont most clearly?

Washington ranks far ahead on Yearly Salary 40 Hour Week Min (LIUNA Pay Scale by State): $95,060 vs $30,031; ROI Potential Rank (Farming-Friendly States): 2nd vs 49th; Maximum Annual Salary (IBEW Pay Scale by State): $153,900 vs $63,800.

Vermont vs Washington

Washington comes out ahead of Vermont on 416 of 779 statistics where one end is better, to 354 with 9 ties. Vermont leads on Travel, Infrastructure & Energy and Geography and 7 more categories. Washington leads on Tech & Business, Agriculture and Education and 3 more categories.

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.

Vermont

Wins: 354
Avg. percentile: 53
Categories led: 10

Washington

Wins: 416
Avg. percentile: 57
Categories led: 6

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Vermont	Washington
Population	642,805 50th of 51	8,074,082 13th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$81,203 20th of 51	$98,141 8th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	2.7% 4th of 51	4.7% tied 43rd of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	10.1% 12th of 51	9.9% 8th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	98.0 29th of 51	107.0 46th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$58,893 22nd of 51	$64,421 10th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$69,050 19th of 51	$83,330 3rd of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,234 26th of 51	$1,760 46th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	214.4 10th of 51	283.9 25th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	8,059 44th of 48	5,610 25th of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Tech & BusinessWashington · 47 statistics
AgricultureWashington · 17 statistics
TravelVermont · 29 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyVermont · 36 statistics
GeographyVermont · 25 statistics
EducationWashington · 51 statistics
PopulationVermont · 124 statistics
EconomicsWashington · 287 statistics
HealthWashington · 184 statistics
LawVermont · 64 statistics
Facts & TriviaVermont · 17 statistics
EnvironmentVermont · 38 statistics
Politics & GovernmentWashington · 127 statistics
Crime & SafetyVermont · 66 statistics
SportsVermont · 17 statistics
CultureVermont · 78 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Vermont	Washington
Yearly Salary 40 Hour Week MinLIUNA Pay Scale by State	$30,031 50th of 50	$95,060 1st of 50
ROI Potential RankFarming-Friendly States	49th 49th of 50	2nd 2nd of 50
Overall ScorePension-Friendly States	100 1st of 49	11.8 47th of 49
Maximum Annual SalaryIBEW Pay Scale by State	$63,800 49th of 51	$153,900 2nd of 51
Lowest- Cost Gold Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State	$1,135 51st of 51	$466 tied 4th of 51
% of Bird Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States	0.4% 1st of 51	3% 47th of 51
Higher Education QualityPublic School Rankings by State	49th 49th of 50	4th 4th of 50
% of Personal Income Coming from Child SupportChild Support Percentage by State	15.4% 6th of 51	7.3% 51st of 51
Depression RateMental Health Statistics by State	3,984 per 100k 5th of 51	6,061 per 100k 50th of 51
Quality of LifePension-Friendly States	84 4th of 49	22 47th of 49
Lowest- Cost Bronze Premium (Avg)Obamacare Prices by State	$824 51st of 51	$364 tied 6th of 51
Depression Rate Ages 0-14Mental Health Statistics by State	1,192 per 100k 6th of 51	1,940 per 100k 50th of 51
Industrial DiversityMost Diverse US States	49th 49th of 50	6th 6th of 50
SSI Ethics Enforcement Agencies ScoreMost Corrupt States	24 50th of 50	69.8 7th of 50
Unemployment Rate JulyUnemployment Rate by State	2.6 3rd of 51	5 tied 46th of 51
% of Homeless Who Are UnshelteredHomeless Population by State	4.8% 2nd of 51	51.4% 45th of 51
% ShelteredHomeless Population by State	95.2% 2nd of 51	48.6% 45th of 51
Average Engagement Ring CostEngagement Ring Cost by State	$4,911 8th of 51	$10,109 51st of 51
Electrician Mean Hourly Wage 2023Electrician Salary by State	$27.02 45th of 51	$42.61 2nd of 51
Electrician Mean Yearly Wage 2023Electrician Salary by State	$56,190 45th of 51	$88,620 2nd of 51
Theft RateStolen Cars by State	96 per 100k 3rd of 51	462 per 100k 46th of 51
Yearly Salary 40 Hour Week MaxLIUNA Pay Scale by State	$30,031 50th of 50	$75,960 8th of 50
Average Used Car PriceUsed Car Prices by State	$31,445 1st of 50	$36,119 43rd of 50
Poor Roads ScoreRoad Quality by State	14.73 3rd of 50	67.11 45th of 50
Urban Roads in Poor ConditionRoad Quality by State	13.5% 6th of 49	52.4% 47th of 49
Binged Alcohol Past MonthDrug Use by State	27.2% 45th of 51	20.5% 3rd of 51
Median IncomeSafest Cities by State	$54,844 41st of 48	$195,648 2nd of 48
Burglary Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	91.8 7th of 51	314.2 48th of 51
Motor Vehicle Theft Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	47.8 1st of 51	259.0 42nd of 51
YoY Median Price Growth: All Home TypesMedian Home Price by State	9.1% 50th of 51	-0.11% 9th of 51

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Quick answers

Which is better, Vermont or Washington?: Washington comes out ahead of Vermont on 416 of 779 statistics where one end is better, to 354 with 9 ties. Vermont leads on Travel, Infrastructure & Energy and Geography and 7 more categories. Washington leads on Tech & Business, Agriculture and Education and 3 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Vermont or Washington?: Vermont has a population of 642,805 (50th of 51 US states) and Washington has 8,074,082 (13th of 51).
How do Vermont and Washington compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Vermont $81,203 (20th of 51), Washington $98,141 (8th of 51) among US states. Washington ranks better.
How do Vermont and Washington compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Vermont 2.7% (4th of 51), Washington 4.7% (tied 43rd of 51) among US states. Vermont ranks better.
Where does Vermont beat Washington most clearly?: Vermont ranks far ahead on Overall Score (Pension-Friendly States): 100 vs 11.8; % of Bird Species at Risk (Most Biodiverse States): 0.4% vs 3%; % of Personal Income Coming from Child Support (Child Support Percentage by State): 15.4% vs 7.3%.
Where does Washington beat Vermont most clearly?: Washington ranks far ahead on Yearly Salary 40 Hour Week Min (LIUNA Pay Scale by State): $95,060 vs $30,031; ROI Potential Rank (Farming-Friendly States): 2nd vs 49th; Maximum Annual Salary (IBEW Pay Scale by State): $153,900 vs $63,800.

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