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Carolina Curious: Is North Carolina still Southern?

More than 45% of North Carolina's residents were born out of state, but cultural traditions are why it's still considered Southern. Adobe Stock image.

More than 45% of North Carolina's residents were born out of state, but cultural traditions are why it's still considered Southern. Adobe Stock image.

Over the last decade, the percentage of North Carolina's population that was born out of state has grown steadily. A listener recently asked: Can North Carolina still be considered Southern?

For the latest installment of Carolina Curious, WFDD's DJ Simmons looked into demographic changes in the state, and what has helped it to maintain its Southern identity.

Around 100 years ago, nearly all North Carolinians were natives. As of last year, more than 45% of residents were born out of state, according to data from Carolina Demography.

Carolina Demography Director Nathan Dollar says this growth has not been d

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