Lisa Carlson, Ph.D.
Research Analyst
Lisa Carlson is a family and economic demographer whose prior research has focused on how marriage, cohabitation, and fertility are associated with labor market outcomes. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Gothenburg, a Master’s degree in Economic Demography from Lund University, and a PhD in Sociology from Bowling Green State University. Prior to joining Carolina Demography she worked as a graduate research assistant at Bowling Green State University, most recently on a grant archiving county-level marriage and divorce statistics.
Last week, the U.S (United States). Census Bureau released 2023 county population estimates. These annual estimates tell us how county populations in North Carolina have changed over the course of a year: in this case, between July 1, 2022 and…
Deciding which educational pathway to pursue is often a daunting decision for a high schooler transitioning to postsecondary education. There are many questions a student must ask. Do I want to pursue a credential or a degree awarding program? What…
Dr. Michael Cline is the state demographer for North Carolina at the Office of State Budget and Management and has given us permission to re-post his content here. The original version of this piece is here. The foreign-born population in…
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