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Originally Posted by ChiSoxRox

That's from the huge (for our population) domestic outflow. The oil downturn has throttled the state's economy, and not many people are willing to put up with the cold and darkness of winter if they aren't making oil work salaries.

I wonder if Louisiana's downturn is oil as well.

The top 5 oil-producing states and population gain/loss:
1. Texas 399,734
2. North Dakota -155
3. California 240,177
4. Alaska -1,727
5. Oklahoma 9,657

The top 5 natural gas-producing states and population gain/loss:
1. Texas 399,734
2. Pennsylvania 18,452
3. Oklahoma 9,657
4. Louisiana -1,824
5. Wyoming -5,595