What Virginia city is Most Southern?

[RVAbornandbred]

Virginia went from having 89% of its population born in Virginia in 1910 to 49.9% in 2010.

As I guessed: Texas, North Carolina, Florida, and Georgia have also seen a massive shift in this demographic category.

Chart at the bottom shows every state

[JayJayCB]

Again, it depends on where you are in the state. In the larger metros, you'll definitely find more people who aren't from VA or perhaps their parents are transplants. Think about all the people in places like Arlington who don't have roots/ancestry in VA. The days when the "First Families" ruled the Old Dominion are long gone. Of course there are tons of military transplants in Norfolk, and even Richmond is moving away from its "old Virginia" past. Go to rural areas or smaller cities like Lynchburg and the situation will be different. States like NC and FL fit in the same boat.

[sregorat3]

Originally Posted by JayJayCB

Again, it depends on where you are in the state. In the larger metros, you'll definitely find more people who aren't from VA or perhaps their parents are transplants. Think about all the people in places like Arlington who don't have roots/ancestry in VA. The days when the "First Families" ruled the Old Dominion are long gone. Of course there are tons of military transplants in Norfolk, and even Richmond is moving away from its "old Virginia" past. Go to rural areas or smaller cities like Lynchburg and the situation will be different. States like NC and FL fit in the same boat.

JayJay... Visit Lynchburg and I think you would find a much greater diversity of background than you think.

[JayJayCB]

Originally Posted by sregorat3

JayJay... Visit Lynchburg and I think you would find a much greater diversity of background than you think.

I know it's not exactly the way it used to be during the Jerry Falwell days, but Lynchburg City still went for Trump. Look at other Virginia cities that are (roughly) the size of Lynchburg, most went for Clinton. Perhaps it is a diverse area, but it's not like Lynchburg is among the most progressive areas of the state. Even the cities of Lexington and Roanoke went for Clinton.

[badger74]

Looks like Lynchburg picked the winner too. I came to L to escape the ultra PC progressive dominated Seattle. It's wonderful.

[JayJayCB]

Originally Posted by badger74

Looks like Lynchburg picked the winner too. I came to L to escape the ultra PC progressive dominated Seattle. It's wonderful.

But the state of VA still went for Clinton, and the state is becoming more liberal as time goes by. It's not only NOVA but also Richmond. I'm sure you're happy in Lynchburg, but you might also be happy looking into states that are further south like TN or perhaps SC. I feel like it's only a matter of time before Lynchburg becomes bluer, but you also have the influence of Liberty University in those parts so I could be wrong.

[sregorat3]

Originally Posted by JayJayCB

I know it's not exactly the way it used to be during the Jerry Falwell days, but Lynchburg City still went for Trump. Look at other Virginia cities that are (roughly) the size of Lynchburg, most went for Clinton. Perhaps it is a diverse area, but it's not like Lynchburg is among the most progressive areas of the state. Even the cities of Lexington and Roanoke went for Clinton.

Sorry, I didn't realize that the"red" aspect of a place was a key component of "southerness" or diversity. Lest you forget, quite a few places went for Trump, and not all were in the South.
I do believe that politics is not really the subject of the thread and isn't the best predictor of the most southern area of Virginia, either.