The 5 smallest states by population are:

- Wyoming

- Vermont

- Alaska

- North Dakota

- South Dakota

4 of these 5 are consistently "red". 1 is consistently "blue".

The 5 largest states by population are:

- California

- Texas

- Florida

- New York

- Illinois

3 of these are consistently "blue". 1 is consistently "red", and 1 is "purple" (though appears to be skewing "red" in the most recent elections)