List of States in USA - Check How Many States in USA?

List of States in USA - Check How Many States in USA?

USA States List: The United States of America, or the USA, consists of 50 states. Let us look at the list of the states in the USA along with their capitals. Check out the details here.

Mrigank Chakraborty
Jan 19, 2024, 13:15 IST
List of States in USA
List of States in USA

List of States in USA: The United States of America is a country situated in the North American continent. It is the fourth largest country in the world as per the area covered.

The United States of America consists of 50 states, a federal district and 5 major territories. Each state is having a separate governor. The mainland USA consists of 48 states while the states of Alaska and Hawaii are situated away from mainland USA.

List of States of USA

The following is a list of the states of USA in alphabetical order:

1. Alabama
2. Alaska
3. Arizona
4. Arkansas
5. California
6. Colorado
7. Connecticut
8. Delaware
9. Florida
10. Georgia
11. Hawaii
12. Idaho
13. Illinois
14. Indiana
15. Iowa
16. Kansas
17. Kentucky
18. Louisiana
19. Maine
20. Maryland
21. Massachusetts
22. Michigan
23. Minnesota
24. Mississippi
25. Missouri
26. Montana
27. Nebraska
28. Nevada
29. New Hampshire
30. New Jersey
31. New Mexico
32. New York
33. North Carolina
34. North Dakota
35. Ohio
36. Oklahoma
37. Oregon
38. Pennsylvania
39. Rhode Island
40. South Carolina
41. South Dakota
42. Tennessee
43. Texas
44. Utah
45. Vermont
46. Virginia
47. Washington
48. West Virginia
49. Wisconsin
50. Wyoming

Let us look at the list of the States of the USA and their capitals below.

List of All States in USA with Their Capitals

S No.
US States
US Capital
1
Alabama
Montgomery
2
Alaska
Juneau
3
Arizona
Phoenix
4
Arkansas
Little Rock
5
California
Sacramento
6
Colorado
Denver
7
Connecticut
Hartford
8
Delaware
Dover
9
Florida
Tallahassee
10
Georgia
Atlanta
11
Hawaii
Honolulu
12
Idaho
Boise
13
Illinois
Springfield
14
Indiana
Indianapolis
15
Iowa
Des Moines
16
Kansas
Topeka
17
Kentucky
Frankfort
18
Louisiana
Baton Rouge
19
Maine
Augusta
20
Maryland
Annapolis
21
Massachusetts
Boston
22
Michigan
Lansing
23
Minnesota
Saint Paul
24
Mississippi
Jackson
25
Missouri
Jefferson City
26
Montana
Helena
27
Nebraska
Lincoln
28
Nevada
Carson City
29
New Hampshire
Concord
30
New Jersey
Trenton
31
New Mexico
Santa Fe
32
New York
Albany
33
North Carolina
Raleigh
34
North Dakota
Bismarck
35
Ohio
Columbus
36
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
37
Oregon
Salem
38
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
39
Rhode Island
Providence
40
South Carolina
Columbia
41
South Dakota
Pierre
42
Tennessee
Nashville
43
Texas
Austin
44
Utah
Salt Lake City
45
Vermont
Montpelier
46
Virginia
Richmond
47
Washington
Olympia
48
West Virginia
Charleston
49
Wisconsin
Madison
50
Wyoming
Cheyenne

List of all the States in USA: Important Points 

The capital of the United States is Washington, D.C. Each state also has its own capital city.

Alabama 

Alabama is the 30th largest state in the US and the 24th most populous of the 50 states. The state is nicknamed the "Heart of Dixie" and is known for its Civil War history and culture. 

Alaska

Alaska is the largest and third-least populous of the 50 states. Alaska became the 49th state in 1959. 

Arizona

Arizona State is the home to the Grand Canyons, it is the 48th state to be included in the list of states of the USA.

Arkansas

Arkansas is the 27th largest state with a population of over 3 million.  The state is known for its southern culture. 

California

California is the 3rd largest state. In 1848, gold was discovered in California. This led to a massive influx of people to the state, known as the Gold Rush. 

Colorado

Colorado became the 38th state on August 1, 1876. The state became a popular destination for gold and silver prospectors in the 19th century. This is because of the discovery of gold in 1858 that led to the Pikes Peak Gold Rush and brought thousands of people to the region. 

Colorado was a major player in the American Civil War. The state was divided between Union and Confederate supporters, and the Battle of Glorieta Pass was fought in Colorado in 1862.

Connecticut

Connecticut was one of the original 13 colonies of the United States and it was the fifth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, on January 9, 1788.

The state's nickname is the "Constitution State" because it was the first state to adopt a written constitution.

Delaware

Delaware is the 2nd smallest and 6th least populous of the 50 states with a population of 1.02 million residents in 2022. The state is known as the “first state” as it was the first of the 13 original states to accept the U.S. Constitution. 

The smallest state in the United States is Rhode Island. It has a land area of only 1,545 square miles and a population of just over 1 million people. 

List of all the States in USA: Important Facts

Alaska: The capital of the largest state in the US, Alaska is Juneau. It is the most remote capital in the United States.

California: It is one of the most popular states in the USA. It is also the most populous state in the USA. It is home to Hollywood and some of the biggest tech companies in the world like Alphabet, Apple, Adobe, HP,  Intel, Meta etc. 

New York: New York is a state with a rich history and culture. The state is home to some of the most iconic landmarks in the US, including the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, and Central Park. New York is also a major centre for business, finance, and media.

Texas: It is the second largest state in the USA both in size and population. It is located in the South Central region of the USA and is also known as the Lone Star State. This is because when Texas declared itself independent in 1836 it flew a flag with a single star.

Colorado is the home to Rocky Mountains, Great Plains and Colorado Plateau.

Washington is known as the State of Washington to make it separate from the capital of the USA which is Washington D.C. 

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FAQs

  • How many states are there in the United States of America?
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    The United States of America consists of 50 states.
  • What is the smallest state in USA by area?
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    Rhode Island is the smallest state in USA by area. It has a total area of 3144 square kilometres.
  • Which is the largest state in the US by population?
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    California is the largest state in the US by population.

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