Geography

Arizona vs Texas: Statehood

Texas became a state before Arizona.

Arizona

AZ · West

February 14, 1912 (#48)

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

Texas

TX · South

Winner

December 29, 1845 (#28)

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

Visual comparison

ArizonaFebruary 14, 1912 (#48)

TexasDecember 29, 1845 (#28)

National Rankings

Where They Rank Nationally

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

Arizona #48 · February 14, 1912 (#48)

Texas #28 · December 29, 1845 (#28)

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

#48

Arizona

February 14, 1912 (#48)

#28

Texas

December 29, 1845 (#28)

Arizona ranks 48th and Texas ranks 28th nationally for statehood.

Related context

Historical Context

The statehood order mirrors westward expansion and regional settlement history.

MetricArizonaTexas

Capital Phoenix Austin Population 7,151,502 29,145,505 Land Area 113,990 sq mi 268,596 sq mi State Color Lean Red Solid Red

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