Census ACS ยท 175 Rankings
All State Rankings
Every US state ranked across 175 metrics, population, income, education, housing, commute patterns, racial diversity, and industry employment. All data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year estimates.
Population & Age
4 rankings
Densest States by Population per Square Mile
US states ranked by population density (people per square mile of land)
Least Densely Populated States
US states ranked by lowest population density
Largest US States by Land Area
US states ranked by land area in square miles
Most Populated States
US states ranked by total population from the Census ACS
Race & Ethnicity
9 rankings
Oldest States by Median Age
US states ranked by highest median age
Youngest States by Median Age
US states ranked by youngest median age
Most Racially Diverse States
US states ranked by racial diversity (lowest % single-race majority)
States With Largest Hispanic Population
US states ranked by Hispanic or Latino population percentage
States With Largest Black Population
US states ranked by Black or African American population percentage
States With Largest Asian Population
US states ranked by Asian population percentage
States With Most Foreign-Born Residents
US states ranked by foreign-born population percentage
States With Most Veterans
US states ranked by veteran population percentage
States With Highest Female Population
US states ranked by female population percentage
Births & Fertility
4 rankings
States With Highest Birth Rates
US states ranked by birth rate per 1,000 population
States With Lowest Birth Rates
US states ranked by lowest birth rate per 1,000 population
States With Most Total Births
US states ranked by total number of live births
States With Highest Unmarried Birth Rate
US states ranked by percentage of births to unmarried mothers
Income & Employment
8 rankings
States With Highest Median Household Income
US states ranked by median household income
States With Highest Per Capita Income
US states ranked by per capita income
States With Highest Mean Household Income
US states ranked by mean (average) household income
Poorest States in America by Median Household Income
US states ranked from poorest to richest by median household income from the latest Census ACS
Best States to Live In by Cost-of-Living-Adjusted Income
US states ranked by median household income adjusted for cost of living using BEA Regional Price Parities
States With Lowest Poverty Rates
US states ranked by lowest poverty rate
States With Highest Unemployment Rates
US states ranked by unemployment rate
States With Highest Employment Rates
US states ranked by employment rate
Housing & Rent
6 rankings
States With Highest Median Home Values
US states ranked by median home value
States With Lowest Median Home Values
US states ranked by lowest median home value, most affordable housing
States With Highest Median Rent
US states ranked by median gross rent
Most Expensive States to Live In
US states ranked by highest median rent as a proxy for cost of living
States With Highest Homeownership Rates
US states ranked by owner-occupied housing percentage
States With Highest Housing Vacancy Rates
US states ranked by housing vacancy percentage
Education
2 rankings
Commute & Transportation
5 rankings
States With Highest Work From Home Rates
US states ranked by percentage of workers working from home
States With Longest Average Commute Times
US states ranked by average commute time in minutes
States With Highest Public Transit Use
US states ranked by percentage of workers using public transportation
States With Highest Carpooling Rates
US states ranked by percentage of workers carpooling to work
States Where Most Workers Drive Alone
US states ranked by percentage of workers who drive alone to work
Health & Society
4 rankings
States With Highest Disability Rates
US states ranked by percentage of population with a disability
States With Highest Health Insurance Coverage
US states ranked by percentage of population with health insurance
States With Highest Internet Access
US states ranked by percentage of households with internet access
States Where Most Residents Speak a Non-English Language at Home
US states ranked by percentage of residents who speak a non-English language at home
Industry & Jobs
6 rankings
States With Most Manufacturing Jobs
US states ranked by share of workforce in manufacturing
States With Most Agricultural Jobs
US states ranked by share of workforce in agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining
States With Most Tech & Professional Jobs
US states ranked by share of workforce in information and professional services
States With Most Healthcare & Education Jobs
US states ranked by share of workforce in healthcare and education
States With Most Construction Jobs
US states ranked by share of workforce in construction
States With Most Government Jobs
US states ranked by share of workforce in public administration
Crime & Safety
3 rankings
Healthcare
3 rankings
Education Quality
1 rankings
Energy
5 rankings
States With Cheapest Electricity
US states ranked by lowest residential electricity price per kWh
States With Most Expensive Electricity
US states ranked by highest residential electricity price per kWh
States With Most Renewable Energy
US states ranked by renewable energy percentage of total generation
States With Most Wind Energy
US states ranked by wind energy percentage of total generation
States With Most Solar Energy
US states ranked by solar energy percentage of total generation
Workplace Safety
1 rankings
Environment
3 rankings
Agriculture
1 rankings
Food Safety
1 rankings
World Population
4 rankings
Most Populated Countries in the World
Countries ranked by total population
Countries With Highest Fertility Rates
Countries ranked by total fertility rate (births per woman)
Most Urbanized Countries in the World
Countries ranked by urban population percentage
Fastest Growing Countries by Population
Countries ranked by annual population growth rate
World Economy
4 rankings
Countries With Highest GDP Per Capita
Countries ranked by GDP per capita in current US dollars
Countries With Highest Income Inequality
Countries ranked by Gini Index (higher = more unequal)
Countries With Most International Tourism
Countries ranked by international tourist arrivals
Most Trade-Dependent Countries
Countries ranked by trade as a percentage of GDP
World Health
3 rankings
World Education
1 rankings
World Development
1 rankings
World Environment
2 rankings
Metros
15 rankings
Largest US Metro Areas by Population
US Metropolitan Statistical Areas (CBSAs) ranked by total population
Richest US Metros by Median Household Income
US metro areas ranked by median household income
Most Expensive US Metros by Home Value
US metro areas ranked by median home value
Cheapest US Metros by Home Value
US metro areas ranked by lowest median home value
Most Educated US Metros
US metros ranked by share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher
US Metros With Highest Poverty Rates
US metro areas ranked by poverty rate
Youngest US Metros by Median Age
US metros ranked by lowest median age
Oldest US Metros by Median Age
US metros ranked by highest median age
Most Diverse US Metros
US metros ranked by lowest white population percentage as a diversity proxy
US Metros With Most Foreign-Born Residents
US metros ranked by foreign-born population percentage
US Metros With Highest Rent
US metros ranked by median gross rent
US Metros With Highest Work From Home Rates
US metros ranked by share of workers working from home
US Metros With Lowest Unemployment
US metros ranked by lowest unemployment rate
Densest US Metros by Population per Square Mile
US metro areas ranked by population density
US Metros With Highest Homeownership Rates
US metros ranked by owner-occupied housing percentage
Districts
12 rankings
Richest US Congressional Districts
US House districts ranked by median household income
Poorest US Congressional Districts
US House districts ranked by lowest median household income
Most Educated US Congressional Districts
US House districts ranked by share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher
US Congressional Districts With Largest Hispanic Population
US House districts ranked by Hispanic or Latino population percentage
US Congressional Districts With Largest Black Population
US House districts ranked by Black or African American population percentage
US Congressional Districts With Largest Asian Population
US House districts ranked by Asian population percentage
US Congressional Districts With Most Foreign-Born Residents
US House districts ranked by foreign-born population percentage
US Congressional Districts With Highest Poverty Rates
US House districts ranked by poverty rate
Most Expensive US Congressional Districts by Home Value
US House districts ranked by median home value
Oldest US Congressional Districts by Median Age
US House districts ranked by highest median age
Youngest US Congressional Districts by Median Age
US House districts ranked by lowest median age
US Congressional Districts With Most Veterans
US House districts ranked by veteran population percentage
School Districts
12 rankings
Largest US School Districts by Population
US school districts ranked by total community population from Census ACS
Richest US School Districts by Median Household Income
US school districts ranked by median household income
Poorest US School Districts by Median Household Income
US school districts ranked by lowest median household income
Most Educated US School Districts
US school districts ranked by share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher
US School Districts With Highest Poverty Rates
US school districts ranked by community poverty rate
US School Districts With Largest Hispanic Population
US school districts ranked by Hispanic or Latino population percentage
US School Districts With Largest Black Population
US school districts ranked by Black or African American population percentage
US School Districts With Largest Asian Population
US school districts ranked by Asian population percentage
Oldest US School Districts by Median Age
US school districts ranked by highest median age of community residents
Youngest US School Districts by Median Age
US school districts ranked by lowest median age of community residents
Most Expensive US School Districts by Home Value
US school districts ranked by median home value
US School Districts With Most Foreign-Born Residents
US school districts ranked by foreign-born population percentage
Languages
7 rankings
States With Most Spanish Speakers at Home
US states ranked by percentage of residents who speak Spanish at home
States With Most Chinese Speakers at Home
US states ranked by percentage of residents who speak Chinese at home (Mandarin, Cantonese, etc.)
States With Most Tagalog (Filipino) Speakers
US states ranked by Tagalog/Filipino-speaking population share
States With Most Vietnamese Speakers
US states ranked by Vietnamese-speaking population share
States With Most Arabic Speakers
US states ranked by Arabic-speaking population share
States With Most French Speakers
US states ranked by French-speaking (incl. Cajun) population share
States Where English-Only is Most Common
US states ranked by share of residents who speak only English at home
Cost of Living
4 rankings
Most Expensive States by Cost of Living
US states ranked by BEA Regional Price Parity (US average = 100)
Cheapest States by Cost of Living
US states ranked by lowest BEA Regional Price Parity
States With Highest Cost-of-Living-Adjusted Median Income
US states ranked by median household income adjusted for local cost of living (BEA RPP)
States With Lowest Cost-of-Living-Adjusted Income
US states ranked by lowest cost-of-living-adjusted median household income
US City Rankings
23 rankings
Largest US Cities by Population
US cities ranked by total population
US Cities With Highest Median Income
US cities ranked by median household income
Most Expensive US Cities by Home Value
US cities ranked by median home value
Youngest US Cities by Median Age
US cities ranked by lowest median age
Most Racially Diverse US Cities
US cities ranked by racial diversity score
US Cities With Highest Rent
US cities ranked by median gross rent
Most Educated US Cities
US cities ranked by percentage of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher
US Cities With Highest Work From Home Rates
US cities ranked by percentage of workers working from home
Cheapest US Cities by Median Home Value
US cities ranked by lowest median home value
US Cities With Lowest Rent
US cities ranked by lowest median gross rent
US Cities With Highest Poverty Rates
US cities ranked by percentage of residents living below the poverty line
US Cities With Lowest Poverty Rates
US cities ranked by lowest poverty rate
US Cities With Most Foreign-Born Residents
US cities ranked by foreign-born population percentage
US Cities With Largest Hispanic Population
US cities ranked by Hispanic population percentage
US Cities With Largest Asian Population
US cities ranked by Asian population percentage
US Cities With Largest Black Population
US cities ranked by Black population percentage
Oldest US Cities by Median Age
US cities ranked by highest median age
US Cities With Most Veterans
US cities ranked by veteran population percentage
US Cities With Lowest Unemployment
US cities ranked by lowest unemployment rate
US Cities With Highest Homeownership
US cities ranked by owner-occupied housing percentage
US Cities With Highest Public Transit Use
US cities ranked by percentage of workers commuting via public transit
Densest US Cities by Population per Square Mile
US cities ranked by population density
US Cities With Longest Commutes
US cities ranked by mean travel time to work
US County Rankings
21 rankings
Largest US Counties by Population
US counties, parishes, and boroughs ranked by total population
Richest US Counties by Median Household Income
US counties ranked by highest median household income
Most Expensive US Counties by Home Value
US counties ranked by median home value
Most Educated US Counties
US counties ranked by percentage of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher
US Counties With Highest Poverty Rates
US counties ranked by percentage of residents living below the poverty line
Youngest US Counties by Median Age
US counties ranked by lowest median age
Oldest US Counties by Median Age
US counties ranked by highest median age
Cheapest US Counties by Median Home Value
US counties ranked by lowest median home value
Most Racially Diverse US Counties
US counties ranked by lowest white population percentage as a diversity proxy
US Counties With Largest Hispanic Population
US counties ranked by Hispanic or Latino population percentage
US Counties With Largest Asian Population
US counties ranked by Asian population percentage
US Counties With Largest Black Population
US counties ranked by Black or African American population percentage
US Counties With Most Foreign-Born Residents
US counties ranked by foreign-born population percentage
US Counties With Lowest Unemployment
US counties ranked by lowest unemployment rate
US Counties With Lowest Poverty Rates
US counties ranked by lowest poverty rate
US Counties With Highest Rent
US counties ranked by median gross rent
US Counties With Most Veterans
US counties ranked by veteran population percentage
US Counties With Highest Homeownership
US counties ranked by owner-occupied housing percentage
Densest US Counties by Population per Square Mile
US counties ranked by population density
Least Densely Populated US Counties
US counties ranked by lowest population density
US Counties With Longest Commutes
US counties ranked by mean travel time to work
About These Rankings
All rankings are based on the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates from the US Census Bureau. The ACS surveys approximately 3.5 million households annually and provides the most comprehensive demographic data available between decennial censuses. All 50 states and the District of Columbia are included in every ranking. Data was last updated on April 12, 2026.