Nathan Dollar

Nathan Dollar is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he also serves as Director of Carolina Demography. His work focuses on understanding population changes, particularly in North Carolina, including the impacts of extreme weather events on communities and the complex factors influencing regional demographic shifts. He holds a PhD in Sociology from UNC-Chapel Hill, an MA from Colorado State University, and a BA from Western Carolina University.

Dr. Dollar’s research integrates sociological and demographic perspectives to address public health challenges such as disparities in mortality rates, migrant worker welfare, and agricultural labor dynamics. His projects often emphasize actionable insights for policymakers and community leaders. Notable work includes studies on Latina maternal health outcomes, racial disparities in early-life mortality, and the historical evolution of agricultural labor systems in California and North Carolina.

Before academia, he served in the U.S. Peace Corps in El Salvador and led the NC Farmworker Health Program. His commitment to public service is reflected in Carolina Demography’s mission to provide data-driven analysis for North Carolina’s evolving population landscape.