Geography
Alaska vs Arkansas: Statehood
Arkansas became a state before Alaska.
National Rankings
Where They Rank Nationally
See where both states fall among all 50 states for statehood.
Alaska
#49 · January 3, 1959 (#49)
Arkansas
#25 · June 15, 1836 (#25)
Best
Worst
10 Best States — Statehood
Lower is better
#1
Delaware
December 7, 1787 (#1)
Delaware
#2
Pennsylvania
December 12, 1787 (#2)
Pennsylvania
#3
New Jersey
December 18, 1787 (#3)
New Jersey
#4
Georgia
January 2, 1788 (#4)
Georgia
#5
Connecticut
January 9, 1788 (#5)
Connecticut
#6
Massachusetts
February 6, 1788 (#6)
Massachusetts
#7
Maryland
April 28, 1788 (#7)
Maryland
#8
South Carolina
May 23, 1788 (#8)
South Carolina
#9
New Hampshire
June 21, 1788 (#9)
New Hampshire
#10
Virginia
June 25, 1788 (#10)
Virginia
Selected states
#49
Alaska
January 3, 1959 (#49)
Alaska
#25
Arkansas
June 15, 1836 (#25)
Arkansas
Alaska ranks 49th and Arkansas ranks 25th nationally for statehood.
Related context
Historical Context
The statehood order mirrors westward expansion and regional settlement history.
What this means
Alaska vs Arkansas: Statehood in context
Arkansas's statehood is June 15, 1836 (#25), compared with January 3, 1959 (#49) in Alaska. When the state was admitted to the Union and its admission order.
Alaska
January 3, 1959 (#49)
Arkansas
June 15, 1836 (#25)
People also ask
Alaska vs Arkansas Statehood — common questions
QWhat is Alaska's statehood?
Alaska's statehood is January 3, 1959 (#49).
QWhat is Arkansas's statehood?
Arkansas's statehood is June 15, 1836 (#25).
QWhich state has a lower statehood — Alaska or Arkansas?
Arkansas became a state before Alaska.
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Data source and freshness
Primary source
Data period
Historical reference data
Dataset reviewed
July 23, 2026
Method note
Historical or civic reference field.