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.

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75 NC counties have grown in population since 2022

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…


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Which NC community college degree program graduates have the highest average wages after five years?

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…


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NC’s foreign-born population increased eightfold since 1990

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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