Nicholas Long
Belk Impact Fellow
Nicholas is a native of Lexington, North Carolina, and he is a current Master of Public Policy candidate at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Nicholas holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy and Peace, War, and Defense from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as well. Pursuing a concentration in Education and Labor Markets, Nicholas is passionate about the intersections of program evaluation, rural development, and education policy. Overall, Nicholas is excited to be a part of Carolina Demography, equipping the citizens of North Carolina with the power of data and evidence to make informed decisions.
This post examines changes in registered voters from the years 2013-2023. For an in depth analysis of North Carolina’s 7.3 million registered voters in 2023 and a breakdown of registered Republicans, Democrats, and Unaffiliated voters take a look at our…
Teacher diversity has been found to be linked to improved educational outcomes for all students, with more targeted gains for students of color. Specifically, having a same-race teacher is associated with improved test scores, grades, and attendance, as well as…
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 official population estimates…
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