Statehood Comparison
Geography

Iowa vs Wisconsin: Statehood

Iowa became a state before Wisconsin.

Iowa flag
Iowa
IA • Midwest
Winner
December 28, 1846 (#29)
When the state was admitted to the Union and its admission order.
Wisconsin flag
Wisconsin
WI • Midwest
May 29, 1848 (#30)
When the state was admitted to the Union and its admission order.

Visual Comparison

Iowa December 28, 1846 (#29)
Wisconsin May 29, 1848 (#30)

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.

Iowa
December 28, 1846 (#29)
Wisconsin
May 29, 1848 (#30)

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.

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.