Illinois is the fifth most populated US State.
4,585
According to the U.S. 2010 Census, Minnesota is ranked 21st in total population among other states.
It is ranked 42nd in area among the 50 US States.
It is ranked #31 in area among the 50 US States behind Alabama and ahead of Mississippi.
It is ranked #47 in total population.
Oklahoma was the 46th state to join the Union, is the 20th largest of the states in total area, and as of 2010 ranked 28th among the states in terms of population (3,751,000)
North Dakota is ranked as the 19th largest US state.
12th
It is ranked 29.
Delaware is ranked 49th in area.
With an area of 86939 square miles (land and included water), Minnesota is the 12th largest in size among the US states - between Michigan and Utah. Minnesota ranks 21st in population (5,266,214).