A Decade in Review: 2000-2010
The release of population and personal income data for 2010 allows an evaluation of how individual states fared over the decade from 2000 to 2010. Many sectors of the economy were in turmoil during the period, including manufacturing, housing, financial services, natural resources and agriculture. State population trends and income changes reflect the impact of these forces, with some states suffering from harsh economic realities while others enjoyed the fruits of more favorable developments.