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North Carolina is the 9th largest by population. Bigger than Michigan, New Jersey & Virginia.
Not to mention Washington and Arizona. Just a few less people than Georgia.
More of NC's population is urban or suburban rather than down on the farm. A significant proportion of those recently moving there are retired who don't want the weather or the high cost of living found in Florida.