Emma Marshall
Research Analyst
Emma Marshall is a Research Analyst at Carolina Demography that leverages her Master of Science in Economics from UNC Chapel Hill to lead projects on FAFSA completion and college readiness for students in economically disadvantaged communities. Her work involves managing research methodologies and analyzing key demographic data.
Emma’s academic background, with a B.S. in Economics and Sociology from Penn State, underpins her research interests in the racial achievement gap, the post-secondary pipeline, and labor economics. She also brings experience as a Summer Associate at Equal Opportunity Ventures, where she contributed to the EdLight startup focused on educational feedback loops.
In recognition of Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11th, we are providing some statistics about North Carolina’s veteran population. The most current version was published on November 12th, 2025, with information from 2024. This updated profile provides the following key information…
On Wednesday, October 22nd, North Carolina lawmakers approved new congressional maps for the state, which change the makeup of Congressional Districts 1 and 3 in Eastern NC. The new maps are abnormal because redistricting typically only happens once every ten…
Type 2 diabetes, the most common form of diabetes, affects millions of people nationwide. The disease develops when the body either resists insulin or fails to produce enough insulin, resulting in elevated blood sugar levels. In this post, I discuss…
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