Sarah Ulrich
Research Assistant
Sarah Ulrich is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Geography and Environment at UNC-Chapel Hill and a predoctoral trainee at the Carolina Population Center, where she also works as a Graduate Research Assistant for Carolina Demography. She holds an MA in Geography and Planning from Appalachian State University (2024) and a BA in Geography from UNC-Chapel Hill (2022). Her research applies spatial methods to investigate extreme heat, human mobility, and health outcomes. With Carolina Demography, she develops population-based models for healthcare workforce demand in North Carolina.
This blog post expands on a previous blog post that examined housing cost burden across NC by focusing on the disparities between housing cost burden for homeowners and renters. In North Carolina, 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied, while…
In recent years, housing has become a hot-button issue both nationwide and in our state, as many people struggle to find secure, affordable housing options. David Rouse, Ben Hitchings, and Anita Brown-Graham of the UNC School of Government’s ncIMPACT Initiative…
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…
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