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1. SC and GA are more politically moderate than AL. In 2008, only 10% of Whites in AL voted for Barack Obama while that figure was 26% and 23% in SC and GA, respectively (NC was 35%). Of all 50 states and DC, Alabama gave Obama the lowest share of its white vote with Mississippi running a close second (11%).
2. Agriculturally, SC and GA have been more dependent on tobacco. Tobacco production has been close to non-existent in AL.
3. Colonial history in SC and GA. Non-existent in Alabama.
4. Geographic proximity.
Interesting stats...thanks for providing.
Tobacco production in SC is centered in the Pee Dee which is the part of the state I'm least familiar with, so I sometimes forget that's a thing in SC in addition to cotton and peaches.
The symbol of South Carolina is the Palmetto tree (you see it everywhere), which looks tropical and "Florida-ish."
The same vacationers and retirees who flock to Florida also flock to the coast of South Carolina, whether it's Myrtle Beach or the Hilton Head area.
St. Augustine kind of feels like a smaller Charleston.
Finally, both states are Republican strongholds, which is nothing new for South Carolina although Florida has taken a hard turn to the right recently. On the contrary, Georgia has become more liberal, while North Carolina is conservative in many ways although not as red as South Carolina and Florida.
South Carolina is a fast growing state, It's growing rapid on it's piedmont similar to GA and NC. Between Charlotte and Atlanta is Greenville, Greenville metro is 928,195, it's CSA is 1,508,150. It's metro is going to Join the one million club before 2030.
SC also has Charleston, which has a lot in common with Savanah GA and small extent Wilmington nc. These where British colonial cities along the Atlantic. Some one brought up Mobile AL, Mobile is French and Spanish like New Orleans along the gulf. I would also say SC coast is growing fast in Charleston, myrtle beach etc more similar to Florida. Charleston MSA is also very likely to hit a million.
Wait how is this even a competition? It’s clearly Alabama. Similar GDP, Similar population, A single unique (and major port) city separated by the rest of the major metro areas in the state by the black belt (Mobile and Charleston). No single place dominates either state. Several of largest cities are similar in population for the respective states (Ala: Birmingham, Huntsvilles, Mobile, Montgomery and SC: Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville). Both are generally under the shadow of its neighbors
Wait how is this even a competition? It’s clearly Alabama. Similar GDP, Similar population, A single unique (and major port) city separated by the rest of the major metro areas in the state by the black belt (Mobile and Charleston). No single place dominates either state. Several of largest cities are similar in population for the respective states (Ala: Birmingham, Huntsvilles, Mobile, Montgomery and SC: Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville). Both are generally under the shadow of its neighbors
Birmingham is clearly the most important city and largest in Alabama. That's one thing that South Carolina doesn't have as it's 3 largest cities are basically the same size.
I’m surprised that Georgia and Alabama have so many votes. Like Georgia, ok they are neighbors, but you’d think the other Carolina would rank higher than Alabama…
- Both have around 5 million people and a good selection of decent-sized cities
- College football is huge in both states and both have some of the biggest rivalries out there (Clemson Tigers (Go Tigers!) vs South Carolina Gamecocks and Alabama Crimson Tide vs Auburn Tigers)
- Both have great beaches and the Appalachian Mountains
- Both have lots of history involving the Confederacy (It was founded in South Carolina and Montgomery, AL was once the capital)
SC is much different than NC or Georgia, sure culturally they a little more similar to NC, but that's part of it (even though they are also a Southern state and culture isn't too much different in reality), this comparing state which means you are gonna be following the stat as well and stat wise they are identical. GDP, Economy diversity, Population, diversity, general typography (beaches-marshy inland/swamps-the hills-to the foothills of the Appalachians. Also Alabama has finally recovered from the recession and actually having an influx of inbound migration over the past 2 years. It hasn't quite caught up to SC but its getting there. So getting pretty close to check that box as well
I'm inclined to pick North Carolina on this one. Spartanburg and Greenville seem closely tied with Asheville and Charlotte areas. SC suburbs of Charlotte are obviously tied to Charlotte. Myrtle Beach and Charleston are full of northern transplants who also move to places like Wilmington and coastal North Carolina and Raleigh.
South Carolina has similarities to Alabama in population and demographics but lately South Carolina has become one of the top three fastest growing states in the nation.
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