State Economies That Have Grown the Fastest since 1998 - Voronoi
Nov 5, 2025
State Economies That Have Grown the Fastest since 1998
High Growth States
North Dakota (+164%) and Texas (+141%) lead GDP growth dramatically, likely from the shale oil boom that started around 2006-2008
Mountain West states, Utah (+157%), Idaho (+144%), Arizona (+126%), Colorado (+117%) have become migration magnets, their economy benefiting from population influx and tourism.
Tech hubs—Washington (+134%, Amazon/Microsoft), California (+115%, Silicon Valley), Massachusetts (+87%, biotech/education) all benefited from the tech revolution.
Sun Belt powerhouses—Florida (+113%), Georgia (+85%)—rode population growth and business-friendly policies
Low Growth States
Rust Belt/Industrial Midwest like Louisiana (23%), Michigan (30%), West Virginia (34%), Connecticut (35%) struggled with manufacturing decline
