Carolina Demography

Carolina Demography We help people understand a changing North Carolina to make informed decisions.

Carolina Demography is a non-partisan team of population scientists working for the people of North Carolina.

Thanks to Ben Rappaport and the Border Belt Independent for highlighting Lisa Carlson’s recent blog post on U.S. Census ...
06/09/2026

Thanks to Ben Rappaport and the Border Belt Independent for highlighting Lisa Carlson’s recent blog post on U.S. Census Bureau city and town population estimates in their coverage of population changes across counties along the North–South Carolina border.
https://borderbelt.org/nc-border-belt-cities-see-population-losses/

Thanks to Liz Schlemmer and North Carolina Public Radio - WUNC for this reporting on Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools’ ...
06/02/2026

Thanks to Liz Schlemmer and North Carolina Public Radio - WUNC for this reporting on Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools’ decision this week to close an elementary school due to declining enrollment. The district is one of many across North Carolina facing similar challenges, according to Carolina Demography Director Nathan Dollar. "Last year only 8 of North Carolina's 115 school districts gained students," Dollar says, pointing to factors such as the declining U.S. birth rate, increased private school enrollment, and a shrinking school-age population.
https://www.wunc.org/education/2026-06-02/school-board-choose-chapel-hill-school-close

Thanks to Tim Boyum and Capital Tonight for inviting our director Nathan Dollar to talk about the U.S. Census Bureau's r...
05/28/2026

Thanks to Tim Boyum and Capital Tonight for inviting our director Nathan Dollar to talk about the U.S. Census Bureau's recent municipal population estimates. http://bit.ly/4dBcpqf
If you’d like to read more about the most recent city and town population estimates, check out our newest blog by Dr. Lisa Carlson https://bit.ly/4uEasPK.

Thanks to Destinee Patterson TV and WRAL TV for this thoughtful piece on changing student demographics. North Carolina i...
05/27/2026

Thanks to Destinee Patterson TV and WRAL TV for this thoughtful piece on changing student demographics. North Carolina is one of the fastest-growing states in the U.S. But the decline in births and people moving out of the state mean fewer students in schools, says Carolina Demography Director Nathan Dollar. "Births are declining, and you have ‘out migration,’ and so that can cause hyper aging, and a decline in [average daily membership]," Dollar says.
https://www.wral.com/news/investigates/north-carolina-public-school-closures-wral-investigates-may-2026/

We're at ! Come by and see us to learn more about the Carolina Center for Population Aging & Health (CCPAH) and Add Hea...
05/07/2026

We're at ! Come by and see us to learn more about the Carolina Center for Population Aging & Health (CCPAH) and Add Health!

After analyzing the impact of new housing developments, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools' projected enrollment loss...
04/15/2026

After analyzing the impact of new housing developments, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools' projected enrollment losses will not be as steep as previously estimated, Carolina Demography Director Nathan Dollar says.
https://www.wunc.org/education/2026-04-10/chapel-hill-carrboro-schools-cuts-staff
Photo: Members of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools' board of education. Photo courtesy of CHCCS

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