Interestingly, go ahead one decade to start at 1970 and Michigan's growth drops by more than half to 12.5%. The decline of domestic cars was not kind to the state.
Start at 1980 and West Virginia's loss more than doubles to -7.4%.
Largely rust belt states and states where white flight often meant fleeing to suburbs across state lines (e.g., Illinois, Pennsylvania, New York, Rhode Island). Was a bit confused about North and South Dakota, especially since they've been growing a lot faster lately.
Start at 1980 and West Virginia's loss more than doubles to -7.4%.
Only in the past 30 years did growth pick up.
South Dakota's has been sure and steady, while North Dakota's has been a wilder trajectory.
(joke)