Research Guides: Community-Based Research: Economic Mobility

Urban Institute White Paper: Expanding Access to Economic Opportunity in Fast-Growth Metropolitan Areas

AccessNC Demographic Reports by County
Created by the North Carolina Department of Commerce. Runs reports by county, and includes statistics on unemployment, commuting, income level, and more.
Charlotte - Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Information Office
Includes statistics and data visualizations for employment, unemployment, and the labor industry.
The Opportunity Atlas: Mapping Childhood Roots of Social Mobility
Interactive map of publicly-available social data indicators for tracts across the country.
The State of Low Wage Work in North Carolina
A project from the Department of City and Regional Planning at UNC-Chapel Hill. Statistics and data visualizations for the topics of people, industry, geography, and policy.
US Census Bureau, Center for Economic Studies On the Map Interactive Data Dashboard
Provides detailed employment statistics and allows you to select geographic areas.

Leading on Opportunity
Provides a thorough examination of Mecklenburg County's low economic mobility and future recommendations