Geography

Alabama vs Arizona: Statehood

Alabama became a state before Arizona.

Alabama

AL · South

Winner

December 14, 1819 (#22)

When the state was admitted to the Union and its admission order.

Arizona

AZ · West

February 14, 1912 (#48)

When the state was admitted to the Union and its admission order.

Visual comparison

AlabamaDecember 14, 1819 (#22)

ArizonaFebruary 14, 1912 (#48)

National Rankings

Where They Rank Nationally

See where both states fall among all 50 states for statehood.

Alabama #22 · December 14, 1819 (#22)

Arizona #48 · February 14, 1912 (#48)

Best Worst

10 Best States — Statehood

Lower is better

Delaware

December 7, 1787 (#1)

Pennsylvania

December 12, 1787 (#2)

New Jersey

December 18, 1787 (#3)

Georgia

January 2, 1788 (#4)

Connecticut

January 9, 1788 (#5)

Massachusetts

February 6, 1788 (#6)

Maryland

April 28, 1788 (#7)

South Carolina

May 23, 1788 (#8)

New Hampshire

June 21, 1788 (#9)

#10

Virginia

June 25, 1788 (#10)

Selected states

#22

Alabama

December 14, 1819 (#22)

#48

Arizona

February 14, 1912 (#48)

Alabama ranks 22nd and Arizona ranks 48th nationally for statehood.

Related context

Historical Context

The statehood order mirrors westward expansion and regional settlement history.

MetricAlabamaArizona

Capital Montgomery Phoenix Population 5,024,279 7,151,502 Land Area 52,419 sq mi 113,990 sq mi State Color Solid Red Lean Red

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