From Service to Civilian: How Do Veterans Fare in the Job Market? 

By on 4.23.25 in NC in Focus

The U.S. Census Bureau recently released an expanded version of the Veteran Employment Outcomes (VEO) data, offering insights into the earnings and employment outcomes of more than 2.8 million formerly enlisted service members. In this blog post, we explore what the data tell us about how honorably discharged veterans fare in the job market, including:   Median earnings by military branch and sex  Employment distribution over time by industry  Veteran employment counts in North Carolina  Median…

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North Carolina in Focus: 2023 Veteran’s Snapshot

By on 11.11.24 in NC in Focus

In light of Veterans Day on Monday, November 11th, we are providing some statistics about North Carolina’s veteran population. The last profile on the demographics of NC Veterans was published in May 2021.   This updated post provides key information on North Carolina veterans for the year 2023, drawing on data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Veterans Affairs. It includes:  Distribution of veterans by age and sex Number of veterans residing in each NC county …

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