Which has more people, Wisconsin or Wyoming?

Wisconsin has a population of 5,988,406 (21st of 51 US states) and Wyoming has 590,784 (51st of 51).

How do Wisconsin and Wyoming compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: Wisconsin $77,485 (26th of 51), Wyoming $76,176 (30th of 51) among US states. Wisconsin ranks better.

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

Unemployment Rate (%): Wisconsin 3.2% (tied 7th of 51), Wyoming 3.4% (tied 10th of 51) among US states. Wisconsin ranks better.

Where does Wisconsin beat Wyoming most clearly?

Wisconsin ranks far ahead on Christmas Spirit Rank (Christmas by State): 2nd vs 46th; Exp. Stalking in Lifetime - Women (Domestic Violence by State): 6.1% vs 16.6%; Annual Mean Wage (Veterinarian Salary by State): $148,680 vs $96,220.

Where does Wyoming beat Wisconsin most clearly?

Wyoming ranks far ahead on Education Racial Integration Rank (Least Racist States): 1st vs 49th; YoY Median Price Growth: All Home Types (Median Home Price by State): -2.6% vs 8.5%; Education Racial Progress Rank (Least Racist States): 1st vs 47th.

Wisconsin vs Wyoming

Wisconsin comes out ahead of Wyoming on 408 of 783 statistics where one end is better, to 352 with 23 ties. Wisconsin leads on Tech & Business, Sports and Crime & Safety and 5 more categories. Wyoming leads on Agriculture, Travel and Infrastructure & Energy and 5 more categories.

783 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 23 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Wisconsin

Wins: 408
Avg. percentile: 53
Categories led: 8

Wyoming

Wins: 352
Avg. percentile: 51
Categories led: 8

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	Wisconsin	Wyoming
Population	5,988,406 21st of 51	590,784 51st of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$77,485 26th of 51	$76,176 30th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	3.2% tied 7th of 51	3.4% tied 10th of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	10.6% 16th of 51	10.5% 15th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	94.1 20th of 51	92.7 16th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$58,273 26th of 51	$75,501 2nd of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$64,270 30th of 51	$61,560 36th of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,087 19th of 51	$992 8th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	240.3 19th of 51	179.9 5th of 51
Heating Degree Days per YearClimate by State (1991–2020 Averages)	7,528 41st of 48	8,224 45th of 48

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Tech & BusinessWisconsin · 48 statistics
SportsWisconsin · 17 statistics
Crime & SafetyWisconsin · 70 statistics
AgricultureWyoming · 17 statistics
TravelWyoming · 27 statistics
LawWisconsin · 67 statistics
HealthWisconsin · 186 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyWyoming · 36 statistics
PopulationWyoming · 122 statistics
GeographyWisconsin · 25 statistics
CultureWyoming · 77 statistics
EducationWyoming · 51 statistics
Politics & GovernmentWisconsin · 123 statistics
EnvironmentWyoming · 37 statistics
Facts & TriviaWisconsin · 18 statistics
EconomicsWyoming · 289 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Wisconsin	Wyoming
Education Racial Integration RankLeast Racist States	49th 49th of 51	1st 1st of 51
YoY Median Price Growth: All Home TypesMedian Home Price by State	8.5% 49th of 51	-2.6% 2nd of 51
Education Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States	47th 47th of 51	1st 1st of 51
Lyme Disease CasesTick Population by State	6,079 46th of 50	2 tied 1st of 50
Urban Roads in Poor ConditionRoad Quality by State	56.5% 48th of 49	12.7% 5th of 49
Christmas Spirit RankChristmas by State	2nd 2nd of 51	46th 46th of 51
Equality in Jailing RankWorst Prisons by State	50th 50th of 50	7th 7th of 50
Tax as % of IncomeLeast Taxed States	12.8% tied 44th of 51	3.9% 1st of 51
Prisoners, Unknown EthnicityPrison Population by State	3,831 39th of 39	4 tied 5th of 39
Exp. Stalking in Lifetime - WomenDomestic Violence by State	6.1% 1st of 46	16.6% 40th of 46
Estimated TaxesLeast Taxed States	$11,198 44th of 51	$3,438 1st of 51
Homeless Youth Support RankBest States to Be Homeless	49th 49th of 50	7th 7th of 50
Lyme Disease Cases Reported 2000-2020Tick Population by State	42,002 45th of 50	47 3rd of 50
Annual Mean WageVeterinarian Salary by State	$148,680 2nd of 47	$96,220 41st of 47
HPV Up-to-Date MaleVaccination Rates by State	69.9% 9th of 51	40.1% 51st of 51
% of Insured Adult Males Age 18-64 Who Undergo Circumcision Each Year (NCBI 2015-2018)Circumcision Rates by State	0.164 6th of 50	0.0392 47th of 50
Rates of Circumcision in Insured Adult Males Age 18-64 (NCBI 2015-2018)Circumcision Rates by State	163.8 per 100k person-years 6th of 50	39.2 per 100k person-years 47th of 50
SWAMP Index ScoreMost Corrupt States	67.08 10th of 51	19.57 51st of 51
Birthplace DiversityMost Diverse US States	46th 46th of 50	6th 6th of 50
Property Tax BurdenTax Burden by State	1.53% 44th of 51	0.51% tied 3rd of 51
Social and Civic Racial Progress RankLeast Racist States	49th 49th of 51	9th 9th of 51
Cancer Rate: New CasesCancer Rates by State	494.5 per 100k 45th of 51	403.7 per 100k 6th of 51
Varicella 2 DosesVaccination Rates by State	84.3% 48th of 50	95.1% 10th of 50
Single Family (Min Appraisal Fees in State)Appraisal Fees by State	$650 tied 1st of 51	$850 tied 42nd of 51
Economic Diversity RankMost Diverse US States	39th 39th of 50	2nd 2nd of 50
LPC Application FeeLPC Requirements by State	$77.00 12th of 49	$350 48th of 49
SSI Public Access to Information ScoreMost Corrupt States	53.8 tied 13th of 50	22.5 50th of 50
5 Year Income % ChangeLawyer-Friendly States	27.9% 1st of 48	2.24% 36th of 48
Access ScoreArthritis Friendly States	29 tied 13th of 51	6 tied last of 51
Average Total Car Repair CostAuto Repair Rates by State	$139 13th of 51	$151 50th of 51

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Quick answers

Which is better, Wisconsin or Wyoming?: Wisconsin comes out ahead of Wyoming on 408 of 783 statistics where one end is better, to 352 with 23 ties. Wisconsin leads on Tech & Business, Sports and Crime & Safety and 5 more categories. Wyoming leads on Agriculture, Travel and Infrastructure & Energy and 5 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Wisconsin or Wyoming?: Wisconsin has a population of 5,988,406 (21st of 51 US states) and Wyoming has 590,784 (51st of 51).
How do Wisconsin and Wyoming compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: Wisconsin $77,485 (26th of 51), Wyoming $76,176 (30th of 51) among US states. Wisconsin ranks better.
How do Wisconsin and Wyoming compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Wisconsin 3.2% (tied 7th of 51), Wyoming 3.4% (tied 10th of 51) among US states. Wisconsin ranks better.
Where does Wisconsin beat Wyoming most clearly?: Wisconsin ranks far ahead on Christmas Spirit Rank (Christmas by State): 2nd vs 46th; Exp. Stalking in Lifetime - Women (Domestic Violence by State): 6.1% vs 16.6%; Annual Mean Wage (Veterinarian Salary by State): $148,680 vs $96,220.
Where does Wyoming beat Wisconsin most clearly?: Wyoming ranks far ahead on Education Racial Integration Rank (Least Racist States): 1st vs 49th; YoY Median Price Growth: All Home Types (Median Home Price by State): -2.6% vs 8.5%; Education Racial Progress Rank (Least Racist States): 1st vs 47th.

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