The State Economic Handbook 2008 Edition

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Demographics and Socioeconomics. Alabama, located in the East South Central region of the United States, has a population of 4.4 million people, making it the twenty-third most populous state in 2005. The state’s population decreased by 4,542 people from 2000 to 2005 but is projected to increase to 4.8 million by 2025. This 0.4 percent projected annual growth rate compares to the projected national average of 1.0 percent. The state’s 2005 per capita personal income of $29,623 was the eleventh lowest in the United States, some $4,872 below the national average. Per capita income in Alabama grew at an average annual rate of 4.5 percent from 2000 to 2005, compared to 2.9 percent nationally.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. With a population of 641,724 people, Alaska was the fourth least populous state in the United States in 2005. From 2000 to 2005 the state’s population increased by 14,792 people, and is projected to increase to 820,881 by 2025. This 1.2 percent projected annual growth rate is just over the projected national average of 1.0 percent. In 2005 Alaska had a per capita personal income of $35,433. This was $938 above the national average and the fifteenth highest in the country. The state’s per capita income grew at an average annual rate of 3.5 percent from 2000 to 2005, compared to 2.9 percent nationally.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. Arizona is located in the Mountain region of the United States. Arizona has a population of 5.8 million people, making it the sixteenth most populous state in 2005. The state’s population increased by 699,207 people from 2000 to 2005, and is projected to increase to 9.5 million by 2025. This 2.5 percent projected annual growth rate is one of the highest in the nation and compares to the projected national average of 1.0 percent. Per capita personal income in Arizona was $30,157 in 2005, ranking the thirteenth lowest in the country and $4,338 below the national average. From 2000 to 2005 per capita income in Arizona grew at an average annual rate of 3.3 percent, compared to 2.9 percent nationally.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. Arkansas, located in the West South Central region of the United States, has a population of 2.7 million, making it the nineteenth least populous state in 2005. The state’s population increased by 28,031 people from 2000 to 2005, and is projected to increase to 3.2 million by 2025. This 0.8 percent projected annual growth rate is slightly below the projected national average of 1.0 percent. The state’s 2005 per capita personal income of $26,641 was the fourth lowest in the United States, some $7,854 below the national average. Per capita income in Arkansas grew at an average annual rate of 4.0 percent from 2000 to 2005, compared to 2.9 percent nationally

Demographics and Socioeconomics. California, located in the Pacific region of the United States, has a population of 35.3 million people and was the most populous state in 2005. The state’s population increased by 1.4 million people from 2000 to 2005, and is projected to increase to 44.3 million by 2025. This 1.2 percent projected annual growth rate is above the national average of 1.0 percent. In 2005 California had a per capita personal income of $36,890, which was $2,395 above the national average and the twelfth highest in the country. The state’s per capita income grew at an average annual rate of 2.6 percent from 2000 to 2005, compared to 2.9 percent nationally.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. With a population of 4.6 people, Colorado was the twenty-second most populous state in 2005. From 2000 to 2005 the state’s population increased by 260,983 people, and is projected to increase to 5.5 million by 2025. This 1.0 percent projected annual growth rate is equal to the projected national average. Per capita personal income in Colorado was $37,459 in 2005, ranking eighth highest in the country and $2,964 above the national average. From 2000 to 2005 per capita income in Colorado grew at an average annual rate of 2.3 percent, compared to 2.9 percent nationally.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. Connecticut, located in the New England region of the United States, has a population of 3.4 million people, making it the twenty-second least populous state in 2005. The state’s population decreased by 10,814 people from 2000 to 2005, but is projected to increase to 3.7 million by 2025. This 0.4 percent projected annual growth rate is under the projected national average of 1.0 percent. Per capita personal income in Connecticut was $47,519 in 2005, the highest in the country and $13,024 above the national average. From 2000 to 2005 per capita income in Connecticut grew at an average annual rate of 2.8 percent, compared to 2.9 percent nationally.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. Delaware, located in the New England region of the United States, has a population of 818,587 people, making it the sixth least populous state in 2005. The state’s population increased by 34,987 people from 2000 to 2005, and is projected to increase to 990,694 by 2025. This 1.0 percent projected annual growth rate is equal to the projected national average. The state’s 2005 per capita personal income of $37,084 was the eleventh highest in the United States and $2,589 above the national average. Per capita income in Delaware grew at an average annual rate of 3.7 percent from 2000 to 2005, compared to 2.9 percent nationally.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. With a population of 17.4 million people, Florida was the fourth most populous state in the United States in 2005. From 2000 to 2005 the state’s population increased by 1.4 million people, and is projected to increase to 25.9 million by 2025. This 2.0 percent projected annual growth rate is double the projected national average. In 2005 Florida had a per capita personal income of $34,099, which was $396 below the national average and the twentieth highest in the country. The state’s per capita income grew at an average annual rate of 3.6 percent from 2000 to 2005, compared to 2.9 percent nationally.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. Georgia is located in the South Atlantic region of the United States and has a population of 8.8 million people, making it the nineth most populous state in 2005. The state’s population increased by 634,689 people from 2000 to 2005, and is projected to increase to 11.4 million by 2025. This 1.3 percent projected annual growth rate is above the national average of 1.0 percent. Per capita personal income in Georgia was $31,191 in 2005, ranking eighteenth lowest in the country and $3,304 below the national average. Per capita income in Georgia grew at an average annual rate of 2.2 percent from 2000 to 2005, compared to 2.9 percent nationally.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. Hawaii is located in the Pacific Southwest and is one of only two states that is not a part of the continental United States. Hawaii has a population of 1.2 million people, making it the nineth least populous state in 2005. The state’s population increased by 26,621 people from 2000 to 2005, and is projected to increase to 1.4 million by 2025. This 0.8 percent projected annual growth rate is slightly below the national average of 1.0 percent. Per capita personal income in Hawaii was $34,468 in 2005, ranking nineteenth highest in the country. This compares to the national average of $34,495. From 2000 to 2005 per capita income in Hawaii grew at an average annual rate of 3.9 percent, compared to 2.9 percent nationally.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. Idaho, located in the Mountain region of the United States, has a population of 1.4 million people, making it the twelfth least populous state in 2005. The state’s population increased by 101,681 people from 2000 to 2005, and is projected to increase to 1.9 million by 2025. This 1.4 percent projected annual growth rate is above the projected national average of 1.0 percent. In 2005 Idaho had a per capita personal income of $28,938, which was $6,097 below the national average and the nineth lowest in the country. The state’s per capita income grew at an average annual rate of 3.4 percent from 2000 to 2005, compared to 2.9 percent nationally.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. With a population of 12.4 million people, Illinois was the fifth most populous state in the United States in 2005. From 2000 to 2005 the state’s population increased by 21,058 people, and is projected to increase to 13.3 million by 2025. This 0.4 percent projected annual growth rate compares to the projected national average of 1.0 percent. The state’s 2005 per capita personal income of $36,264 was the thirteenth highest in the United States, some $1,769 above the national average. Per capita income in Illinois grew at an average annual rate of 2.4 percent from 2000 to 2005, compared to 2.9 percent nationally.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. Indiana, located in the East North Central region of the United States, has a population of 6.1 million people, making it the fifteenth most populous state in 2005. The state’s population increased by 12,887 people from 2000 to 2005, and is projected to increase to 6.7 million by 2025. This 0.5 percent projected annual growth rate compares to the projected national average of 1.0 percent. Per capita personal income in Indiana was $31,150 in 2005, ranking seventeenth lowest in the country and $3,345 below the national average. From 2000 to 2005 per capita income in Indiana grew at an average annual rate of 2.8 percent, compared to 2.9 percent nationally.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. With a 2005 population of 2.9 million people, Iowa was the twenty-first least populous state. From 2000 to 2005 the state’s population decreased by 63,783 people, but is projected to increase to nearly 3.0 million by 2025. This 0.2 percent projected annual growth rate compares to the projected national average of 1.0 percent. The state’s 2005 per capita personal income of $31,795 was the twenty-first lowest in the United States and $2,700 below the national average. Per capita income in Iowa grew at an average annual rate of 3.7 percent from 2000 to 2005, compared to 2.9 percent nationally.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. With a populationa of 2.7 million people, Kansas was the eighteenth least populous state in the United States in 2005. From 2000 to 2005 the state’s population decreased by 25,802 people, but is projected to increase to 2.9 million by 2025. This 0.5 percent projected annual growth rate compares to the projected national average of 1.0 percent. In 2005 Kansas had a per capita personal income of $32,948, which was $1,547 below the national average and the twenty-third highest in the country. The state’s per capita income grew at an average annual rate of 3.5 percent from 2000 to 2005, compared to 2.9 percent nationally.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. Kentucky is located in the East South Central region of the United States and has a population of 4.1 million people, making it the twenty-sixth most populous state in 2005. The state’s population increased by 16,864 people from 2000 to 2005, and is projected to grow to 4.5 million by 2025. This 0.5 percent projected annual growth rate is below the national average of 1.0 percent. Per capita personal income in Kentucky was $28,317 in 2005, ranking eighth lowest in the country and $6,178 below the national average. From 2000 to 2005 per capita income in Kentucky grew at an average annual rate of 3.0 percent, compared to 2.9 percent nationally.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. Louisiana, located in the West South Central region of the United States, has a population of 4.4 million people, making it the twenty-fourth most populous state in 2005. The state’s population decreased by 79,229 people from 2000 to 2005, but is projected to increase to 4.8 million by 2025. This 0.4 percent projected annual growth rate compares to the projected national average of 1.0 percent. The state’s 2005 per capita personal income of $24,582 was the lowest in the United States and $9,913 below the national average. Per capita income in Louisiana grew at an average annual rate of 1.3 percent from 2000 to 2005, compared to 2.9 percent nationally.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. Maine, located in the New England region of the United States, has a population of 1.3 million people, making it the eleventh least populous state in 2005. The state’s population increased by 8,750 people from 2000 to 2005, and is projected to reach 1.4 million by 2025. This 0.5 percent projected annual growth rate compares to the projected national average of 1.0 percent. Per capita personal income in Maine was $30,808 in 2005, ranking the fourteenth lowest in the country and $3,687 below the national average. Per capita income in Maine grew at an average annual rate of 3.5 percent from 2000 to 2005, compared to 2.9 percent nationally.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. With a population of 5.5 million people, Maryland was the nineteenth most populous state in 2005. From 2000 to 2005 the state’s population increased by 164,832 people, and is projected to increase to 6.8 million by 2025. This 1.1 percent projected annual growth rate is slightly above the projected national average of 1.0 percent. In 2005 Maryland had a per capita personal income of $41,996, which was $7,501 above the national average and the fourth highest in the country. The state’s per capita income grew at an average annual rate of 4.2 percent from 2000 to 2005, compared to 2.9 percent nationally.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. Massachusetts is located in the New England region of the United States and has a population of 6.2 million people, making it the thirteenth most populous state in 2005. The state’s population decreased by 166,237 people from 2000 to 2005, but is projected to increase to 6.9 million by 2025. This 0.6 percent projected annual growth rate is below the national average of 1.0 percent. Per capita personal income in Massachusetts was $43,702 in 2005, ranking the third highest in the country and $9,207 above the national average. From 2000 to 2005 per capita income in the state grew at an average annual rate of 3.0 percent, compared to 2.9 percent nationally.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. Michigan, located in the East North Central region of the United States, has a population of 9.9 million people, making it the eighth most populous state in 2005. The state’s population decreased by 72,861 people from 2000 to 2005, but is projected to increase to 10.7 million by 2025. This 0.4 percent projected annual growth rate is below the national average of 1.0 percent. In 2005 the state’s per capita personal income of $32,735 was the twenty-fourth highest in the United States, but $1,760 below the national average. Per capita income in Michigan grew at an average annual rate of 2.1 percent from 2000 to 2005, compared to 2.9 percent nationally.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. With a population of 5.0 million people, Minnesota was the twentyfirst most populous state in the United States in 2005. From 2000 to 2005 the state’s population increased by 70,369 people, and is projected to increase to 6.1 million by 2025. This 1.0 percent projected annual growth rate is equal to the projected national average. The state’s 2005 per capita personal income of $37,322 was the nineth highest in the United States and $2,827 above the national average. Per capita income in Minnesota grew at an average annual rate of 3.1 percent from 2000 to 2005, compared to 2.9 percent nationally.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. With a population of 2.8 million people, Mississippi was the twentieth least populous state in the United States in 2005. The state’s population decreased by 20,502 people from 2000 to 2005, but is projected to increase to 3.1 million by 2025. This 0.4 percent projected annual growth rate compares to the projected national average of 1.0 percent. In 2005 Mississippi had a per capita personal income of $24,925, which was $9,570 below the national average and the second lowest in the country. The state’s per capita income grew at an average annual rate of 3.5 percent from 2000 to 2005, compared to 2.9 percent nationally.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. Missouri, located in the West North Central region of the United States, has a population of 5.6 million people, making it the eighteenth most populous state in 2005. The state’s population increased by 36,699 people from 2000 to 2005, and is projected to increase to 6.3 million by 2025. This 0.6 percent projected annual growth rate compares to the projected national average of 1.0 percent. Per capita personal income in Missouri was $31,299 in 2005, ranking the twentieth lowest in the country and $3,196 below the national average. From 2000 to 2005 per capita income in Missouri grew at an average annual rate of 2.8 percent, compared to 2.9 percent nationally.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. Montana, located in the Mountain region of the United States, has a population of 910,651 people, making it the seventh least populous state in 2005. The state’s population increased by 8,456 people from 2000 to 2005, and is projected to grow to 1 million by 2025. This 0.7 percent projected annual growth rate is below the projected national average of 1.0 percent. The state’s 2005 per capita personal income of $28,906 was the tenth lowest in the United States, some $5,589 below the national average. Per capita income in Montana grew at an average annual rate of 4.7 percent from 2000 to 2005, compared to 2.9 percent nationally.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. Nebraska, located in the West North Central region of the United States, has a population of 1.7 million people and was the thirteenth least populous state in 2005. The state’s population decreased by 4,287 people from 2000 to 2005, but is projected to grow to 1.8 million by 2025. This 0.3 percent projected annual growth rate is below the national average of 1.0 percent. In 2005 Nebraska had a per capita personal income of $32,988, which was $1,507 below the national average. The state’s per capita income grew at an average annual rate of 3.6 percent from 2000 to 2005, compared to 2.9 percent nationally.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. With a population of 2.4 million people, Nevada was the sixteenth least populous state in 2005. From 2000 to 2005 the state’s population increased by 383,024 people, and is projected to increase to 3.9 million by 2025. This 2.5 percent projected annual growth rate is one of the highest in the nation and compares to the projected national average of 1.0 percent. In 2005 Nevada had a per capita personal income of $35,780, which was $1,285 above the national average and the fourteenth highest in the country. The state’s per capita income grew at an average annual rate of 3.3 percent from 2000 to 2005, compared to 2.9 percent nationally

Demographics and Socioeconomics. New Hampshire, located in the New England region of the United States, has a population of 1.3 million people, making it the tenth least populous state in 2005. The state’s population increased by 36,700 people from 2000 to 2005 and is projected to increase to 1.6 million by 2025. This 1.1 percent projected annual growth rate compares to the projected national average of 1.0 percent. The state’s 2005 per capita personal income of $37,835 was the sixth highest in the United States, some $3,340 above the national average. Per capita income in New Hampshire grew at an average annual rate of 2.5 percent from 2000 to 2005, compared to 2.9 percent nationally.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. With a population of 8.5 million people, New Jersey was the tenth most populous state in the United States in 2005. From 2000 to 2005 the state’s population increased by 107,077 people and is projected to reach 9.6 million by 2025. This 0.6 percent projected annual growth rate compares to the projected national average of 1.0 percent. Per capita personal income in New Jersey was $43,822 in 2005, the second highestxs in the country and $9,327 above the national average. From 2000 to 2005 per capita income in New Jersey grew at an average annual rate of 2.7 percent, compared to 2.9 percent nationally.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. New Mexico, located in the Mountain region of the United States, has a population of 1.9 million people, making it the fifteenth least populous state in 2005. The state’s population increased by 68,154 people from 2000 to 2005, and is projected to increase to 2.1 million by 2025. This 0.6 percent projected annual growth rate is below the projected national average of 1.0 percent. The state’s 2005 per capita personal income of $27,912 was the sixth lowest in the United States, some $6,583 below the national average. Per capita income in New Mexico grew at an average annual rate of 4.7 percent from 2000 to 2005, compared to 2.9 percent nationally.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. New York, located in the Middle Atlantic region of the United States, has a population of 18.7 million people, making it the third most populous state in 2005. The state’s population decreased by 321,182 people from 2000 to 2005, but is projected to increase to 19.5 million by 2025. This 0.2 percent projected annual growth rate is below national average of 1.0 percent. In 2005 the state’s per capita personal income of $40,072 was the fifth highest in the United States and $5,577 above the national average. Per capita income in New York grew at an average annual rate of 2.8 percent from 2000 to 2005, compared to 2.9 percent nationally.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. North Carolina is located in the South Atlantic region of the United States. The state’s 2005 population of 8.4 million made it the eleventh most populous state. The state’s population increased by 361,728 people from 2000 to 2005, and is projected to increase to 11.4 million by 2025. This 1.6 percent projected annual growth rate is above the national average of 1.0 percent. In 2005 North Carolina had a per capita personal income of $31,029, which was $3,466 below the national average. The state’s per capita income grew at an average annual rate of 2.8 percent, close to the 2.9 percent national average.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. North Dakota, located in the West North Central region of the United States, has a population of 609,645 people, making it the third least populous state in 2005. The state’s population decreased by 32,555 people from 2000 to 2005, but is projected to increase to 620,777 by 2025. This 0.1 percent projected annual growth rate compares to the projected national average of 1.0 percent. Per capita personal income in North Dakota was $31,230 in 2005, ranking the nineteenth lowest in the country and $3,265 below the national average. From 2000 to 2005 per capita income in the state grew at an average annual rate of 4.5 percent, compared to 2.9 percent nationally.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. Ohio, located in the East North Central region of the United States, has a population of 11.2 million people, making it the seventh most populous state in 2005. The state’s population decreased by 197,534 people from 2000 to 2005, but is projected to increase to 11.6 million by 2025. This 0.2 percent projected annual growth rate compares to the projected national average of 1.0 percent. The state’s 2005 per capita personal income of $31,867 was the twentysecond lowest in the United States, some $2,628 below the national average. Per capita income in Ohio grew at an average annual rate of 2.5 percent from 2000 to 2005, compared to 2.9 percent nationally.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. With a population of 3.4 million people, Oklahoma was the twentythird least populous state in the United States in 2005. From 2000 to 2005 the state’s population decreased by 17,158 people, but is projected to increase to 3.8 million by 2025. This 0.5 percent projected annual growth rate compares to the projected national average of 1.0 percent. Per capita personal income in Oklahoma was $29,908 in 2005, ranking twelfth lowest in the country and $4,587 below the national average. From 2000 to 2005 per capita income in Oklahoma grew at an average annual rate of 4.1 percent, compared to 2.9 percent nationally. Workforce

Demographics and Socioeconomics. With a population of 3.6 million people, Oregon was the twentyfourth least populous state in the United States in 2005. From 2000 to 2005 the state’s population increased by 138,710 people, and is projected to increase to 4.5 million by 2025. This 1.2 percent projected annual growth rate compares to the projected national average of 1.0 percent. The state’s 2005 per capita personal income of $32,174 was the twenty-third lowest in the United States, some $2,321 below the national average. Per capita income in Oregon grew at an average annual rate of 2.7 percent from 2000 to 2005, compared to 2.9 percent nationally.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. Pennsylvania, located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, has a population of 12.0 million people, making it the sixth most populous state in 2005. The state’s population decreased by 301,907 people from 2000 to 2005, but is projected to increase to 12.8 million by 2025. This 0.3 percent projected annual growth rate compares to the projected national average of 1.0 percent. The state’s 2005 per capita personal income of $34,848 was the eighteenth highest in the United States, some $353 above the national average. Per capita income in Pennsylvania grew at an average annual rate of 3.3 percent from 2000 to 2005, compared to 2.9 percent nationally.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. With a population of 1.0 million people, Rhode Island was the eighth least populous state in the United States in 2005. From 2000 to 2005 the state’s population decreased by 15,657 people, but is projected to increase to 1.2 million by 2025. This 0.6 percent projected annual growth rate compares to the projected national average of 1.0 percent. Per capita personal income in Rhode Island was $35,219 in 2005, ranking the seventeenth highest in the country and $724 above the national average. From 2000 to 2005 per capita income in the state grew at an average annual rate of 3.8 percent, compared to 2.9 percent nationally.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. South Carolina is located in the South Atlantic region of the United States. The state, with a population of 4.1 million, was the twenty-fifth most populous in 2005. The state’s population increased by 101,949 people from 2000 to 2005, and is projected to increase to 5.0 million by 2025. This 1.0 percent projected annual growth rate is in line with the national average. In 2005 South Carolina had a per capita personal income of $28,212, which was $6,283 below the national average and the seventh lowest in the country. The state’s per capita income grew at an average annual rate of 2.9 percent, which is equal to the national average.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. South Dakota, located in the West North Central region of the United States, has a population of 746,033 people, making it the fifth least populous state in 2005. The state’s population decreased by 8,811 people from 2000 to 2005, but is projected to grow to 801,845 by 2025. This 0.4 percent projected annual growth rate is below the projected national average of 1.0 percent. Per capita personal income in South Dakota was $32,642 in 2005, some $1,853 below the national average. From 2000 to 2005 per capita income in South Dakota grew at an average annual rate of 4.9 percent, compared to 2.9 percent nationally.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. Tennessee, located in the East South Central region of the United States, has a population of 5.8 million people, making it the seventeenth most populous state in 2005. The state’s population increased by 121,307 people from 2000 to 2005, and is projected to increase to 7.1 million by 2025. This 1.0 percent projected annual growth rate is equal to the national average. The state’s 2005 per capita personal income of $30,952 was the fifteenth lowest in the United States, some $3,543 below the national average. Per capita income in Tennessee grew at an average annual rate of 3.5 percent from 2000 to 2005, compared to 2.9 percent nationally.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. With a population of 22.3 million people, Texas was the second most populous state in the United States in 2005. From 2000 to 2005 the state’s population increased by 1.4 million people, and is projected to increase to 30.1 million by 2025. This 1.7 percent projected annual growth rate compares to the projected national average of 1.0 percent. Per capita personal income in Texas was $32,604 in 2005, which was $1,891 below the national average. From 2000 to 2005 the per capita income in Texas grew at an average annual rate of 2.9 percent, which equals the national rate.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. Utah, located in the Mountain region of the United States, has a population of 2.4 million people, making it the seventeenth least populous state in 2005. The state’s population increased by 194,181 people from 2000 to 2005, and is projected to increase to 3.2 million by 2025. This 1.4 percent projected annual growth rate is above the national average of 1.0 percent. In 2005 Utah had a per capita personal income of $27,497, which was $6,998 below the national average and the fifth lowest in the country. The state’s per capita income grew at an average annual rate of 2.9 percent, which was equal to the national average.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. With a population of 602,290 people, Vermont was the second least populous state in the United States in 2005. From 2000 to 2005 the state’s population decreased by 6,537 people, but is projected to reach 703,288 by 2025. This 0.8 percent projected annual growth rate compares to the projected national average of 1.0 percent. Per capita personal income in Vermont was $32,731 in 2005, some $1,764 below the national average. From 2000 to 2005 per capita income in Vermont grew at an average annual rate of 3.4 percent, compared to 2.9 percent nationall.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. Virginia, located in the South Atlantic region of the United States, has a population of 7.3 million people and was the twelfth most populous state in 2005. The state’s population increased by 254,093 people from 2000 to 2005, and is projected to increase to 9.4 million by 2025. This 1.2 percent projected annual growth rate is above the national average of 1.0 percent. In 2005 Vermont had a per capita personal income of $37,552, which was $3,057 above the national average and the seventh highest in the country. The state’s per capita income grew at an average annual rate of 3.9 percent from 2000 to 2005, compared to 2.9 percent nationally.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. Washington, located in the Pacific region of the United States, has a population of 6.1 million people, making it the fourteenth most populous state in 2005. The state’s population increased by 252,217 people from 2000 to 2005, and is projected to increase to 8.0 million by 2025. This 1.3 percent projected annual growth rate compares to the projected national average of 1.0 percent. The state’s 2005 per capita personal income of $35,234 was the sixteenth highest in the United States, some $739 above the national average. Per capita income in Washington grew at an average annual rate of 2.1 percent from 2000 to 2005, compared to 2.9 percent nationally.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. With a population of 1.8 million people, West Virginia was the fourteenth least populous state in the United States in 2005. From 2000 to 2005 the state’s population decreased by 36,594 people, and is projected to decline by 0.02 percent a year, on average, through 2025. The state’s 2005 per capita personal income of $26,029 was the third lowest in the United States, some $8,466 below the national average. Per capita income in West Virginia grew at an average annual rate of 3.5 percent from 2000 to 2005, compared to 2.9 percent nationally.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. With a population of 5.4 million people, Wisconsin was the twentieth most populous state in the United States in 2005. From 2000 to 2005 the state’s population increased by 12,076 people, and is projected to increase to 6.1 million by 2025. This 0.6 percent projected annual growth rate compares to the projected national average of 1.0 percent. In 2005 Wisconsin had a per capita personal income of $33,251, which was $1,244 below the national average and the twenty-first highest in the country. The state’s per capita income grew at an average annual rate of 3.1 percent from 2000 to 2005, compared to 2.9 percent nationally.

Demographics and Socioeconomics. Wyoming, located in the Mountain region of the United States, has a population of 495,226 people, making it the least populous state in 2005. The state’s population increased by 1,444 people from 2000 to 2005, and is projected to increase to 529,031 by 2025. This 0.3 percent projected annual growth rate compares to the projected national average of 1.0 percent. The state’s 2005 per capita personal income of $37,270 was the tenth highest in the United States, some $2,775 above the national average. Per capita income in Wyoming grew at an average annual rate of 5.5 percent from 2000 to 2005, compared to 2.9 percent nationally.