#8: Massachusetts
Population: 6,547,629
Growth rate: 3.1%
Unemployment rate: 8.2%
Since the 1920s, Massachusetts has recorded a double-digit growth decade only once, during the 1960's. Many residents appreciate the slow growth since Massachusetts is the third most densely populated state already.
Growth rate: 3.1%
Unemployment rate: 8.2%
Since the 1920s, Massachusetts has recorded a double-digit growth decade only once, during the 1960's. Many residents appreciate the slow growth since Massachusetts is the third most densely populated state already.
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Last updated December 21 2010: 1:46 PM ET
