Statehood Comparison
Geography

Florida vs Massachusetts: Statehood

Massachusetts became a state before Florida.

Florida flag
Florida
FL • South
March 3, 1845 (#27)
When the state was admitted to the Union and its admission order.
Massachusetts flag
Massachusetts
MA • Northeast
Winner
February 6, 1788 (#6)
When the state was admitted to the Union and its admission order.

Visual Comparison

Florida March 3, 1845 (#27)
Massachusetts February 6, 1788 (#6)

Related Context

Historical Context

The statehood order mirrors westward expansion and regional settlement history.

What This Means

Florida vs Massachusetts: Statehood in context

Massachusetts has a statehood of February 6, 1788 (#6), compared with March 3, 1845 (#27) in Florida. When the state was admitted to the Union and its admission order.

Florida
March 3, 1845 (#27)
Massachusetts
February 6, 1788 (#6)

People Also Ask

Florida vs Massachusetts Statehood — Common Questions

Q What is Florida's statehood?

Florida's statehood is March 3, 1845 (#27).

Q What is Massachusetts's statehood?

Massachusetts's statehood is February 6, 1788 (#6).

Q Which state has a lower statehood — Florida or Massachusetts?

Massachusetts became a state before Florida.

Sources: Core demographic data comes from the 2020 U.S. Census, with land area from U.S. Census Bureau TIGER files. Income, housing, affordability, and tax fields are maintained in our comparison dataset, with minimum wage data from the U.S. Department of Labor, gas prices from AAA, and electricity rates from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Political control and election fields use 2024 presidential results together with National Conference of State Legislatures data. Gun-law labels use the Giffords scorecard, alcohol system data comes from NABCA, and marijuana status uses NCSL's state cannabis laws tracker.