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.
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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