Geography

Arizona vs Connecticut: Statehood

Connecticut became a state before Arizona.

Arizona flag
Arizona
AZ · West
February 14, 1912 (#48)
When the state was admitted to the Union and its admission order.
Connecticut flag
Connecticut
CT · Northeast
Winner
January 9, 1788 (#5)
When the state was admitted to the Union and its admission order.

Visual comparison

ArizonaFebruary 14, 1912 (#48)
ConnecticutJanuary 9, 1788 (#5)

National Rankings

Where They Rank Nationally

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

Arizona #48 · February 14, 1912 (#48)
Connecticut #5 · January 9, 1788 (#5)
Best Worst

10 Best States — Statehood

Lower is better
#1 Delaware flag Delaware
December 7, 1787 (#1)
#2 Pennsylvania flag Pennsylvania
December 12, 1787 (#2)
#3 New Jersey flag New Jersey
December 18, 1787 (#3)
#4 Georgia flag Georgia
January 2, 1788 (#4)
#5 Connecticut flag Connecticut
January 9, 1788 (#5)
#6 Massachusetts flag Massachusetts
February 6, 1788 (#6)
#7 Maryland flag Maryland
April 28, 1788 (#7)
#8 South Carolina flag South Carolina
May 23, 1788 (#8)
#9 New Hampshire flag New Hampshire
June 21, 1788 (#9)
#10 Virginia flag Virginia
June 25, 1788 (#10)
Selected states
#48 Arizona flag Arizona
February 14, 1912 (#48)

Arizona ranks 48th and Connecticut ranks 5th nationally for statehood.

Related context

Historical Context

The statehood order mirrors westward expansion and regional settlement history.

What this means

Arizona vs Connecticut: Statehood in context

Connecticut's statehood is January 9, 1788 (#5), compared with February 14, 1912 (#48) in Arizona. When the state was admitted to the Union and its admission order.

Arizona
February 14, 1912 (#48)
Connecticut
January 9, 1788 (#5)

People also ask

Arizona vs Connecticut Statehood — common questions

QWhat is Arizona's statehood?

Arizona's statehood is February 14, 1912 (#48).

QWhat is Connecticut's statehood?

Connecticut's statehood is January 9, 1788 (#5).

QWhich state has a lower statehood — Arizona or Connecticut?

Connecticut became a state before Arizona.

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Data source and freshness

Data period
Historical reference data
Dataset reviewed
July 23, 2026
Method note
Historical or civic reference field.