Iowa vs Wisconsin: Statehood
Iowa became a state before Wisconsin.
National Rankings
Where They Rank Nationally
See where both states fall among all 50 states for statehood.
10 Best States — Statehood
Lower is better
Delaware
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Georgia
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Maryland
South Carolina
New Hampshire
Virginia
Iowa
Wisconsin
Iowa ranks 29th and Wisconsin ranks 30th nationally for statehood.
Related Context
Historical Context
The statehood order mirrors westward expansion and regional settlement history.
What This Means
Iowa vs Wisconsin: Statehood in context
Iowa has a statehood of December 28, 1846 (#29), compared with May 29, 1848 (#30) in Wisconsin. When the state was admitted to the Union and its admission order.
People Also Ask
Iowa vs Wisconsin Statehood — Common Questions
Q What is Iowa's statehood?
Iowa's statehood is December 28, 1846 (#29).
Q What is Wisconsin's statehood?
Wisconsin's statehood is May 29, 1848 (#30).
Q Which state has a lower statehood — Iowa or Wisconsin?
Iowa became a state before Wisconsin.
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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; purchasing-power figures use BEA Regional Price Parities. Minimum wage data comes 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.