Despite its strong cultural traditions, the Gulf Coast as a continuous megaregion lacks the political cohesion of the nearby Texas Triangle. However, the recent devastation from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and the resulting displacement of hurricane victims along the I-10 corridor highlighted the environmental, transportation, and economic links of the Gulf Coast. Despite the recent devastation, the region is expected to grow due to the continued in-migration of retirees from the Midwest.
Location: The Gulf Coast - Including parts of Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and the Florida Panhandle
Principal Cities: Houston, New Orleans, Baton Rouge
Population 2000: 11,747,587
Percent of U.S. Population: 4%
Population 2025: 15,832,117
Projected Growth: 35%
2005 GDP: $524,122,000,000
Percent of US GDP: 4%
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