Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY

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2021 Population

115,450

2.66% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.1

0.25% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

10.5%

3.05% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$62,844

3.99% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$141,000

5.54% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

51,543

4% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY had a population of 115k people with a median age of 40.1 and a median household income of $62,844. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY declined from 118,608 to 115,450, a −2.66% decrease and its median household income grew from $60,430 to $62,844, a 3.99% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.53%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.66%), White (Hispanic) (1.32%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.06%).

4.39% of the households in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.9% of the residents in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY are SUNY Cortland (1,982 degrees awarded in 2021), Colgate University (899 degrees), and SUNY Morrisville (593 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY was $141,000, and the homeownership rate was 73.4%.

Most people in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY was 2 cars per household.

Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY borders Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY, Otsego, Schoharie, Oneida (South) & Herkimer (South) Counties PUMA, NY, Oswego County PUMA, NY, Onondaga County (North) PUMA, NY, Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY, Cayuga & Onondaga (South) Counties PUMA, NY, Broome (Outer West) & Tioga Counties PUMA, NY, Chenango, Delaware & Broome (East) Counties PUMA, NY, and Tompkins County PUMA, NY.

United States New York

Population & Diversity

Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY is home to a population of 115k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.57% of Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (2.97k people).

In 2021, there were 36.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (106k people) in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.92k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.91k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY are Spanish (1,154 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (503 households), and German (380 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

57,999

Women

50.3%

57,376

Men

49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 115,375 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.9%

2021 Citizenship

98.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.9% of Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
106k ± 422
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.92k ± 480
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.91k ± 161

2.57%

Hispanic Population

2.96k people

2.57% of the people in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY are hispanic (2.96k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
315 ± 435 people
Canada
216 ± 360 people
Germany
149 ± 299 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY was China, the natal country of 315 Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY residents, followed by Canada with 216 and Germany with 149.

Foreign-Born Population

2.57%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.97k people

2.6%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.08k people

As of 2021, 2.57% of Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY residents (2.97k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY was 2.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,154 households (1.05%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
503 households (0.458%)
German
380 households (0.346%)

4.39% of the households in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY was Spanish. 1.05% of the households in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,228 ± 214
Gulf War (1990s)
1,135 ± 232
Gulf War (2001-)
1,080 ± 241

Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.96 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY employs 51.5k people. The largest industries in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,388 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,099 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,928 people), and the highest paying industries are Plastics product manufacturing ($261,677), Support activities for agriculture & forestry ($135,107), and Offices of other health practitioners ($130,004).

Males in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,953. The income inequality in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,773

Women

49.9%

26,916

Men

50.1%

The workforce of Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY in 2020 was 53,689 people, with 49.9% woman, and 50.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY.

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Occupations

51.5k

2021 Value

−4%

1 Year decline

± −4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY declined at a rate of −4%, from 53.7k employees to 51.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY, are Janitors & building cleaners (1,345 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,233 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,192 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

51.5k

2021 Value

−4%

1 Year decline

± −4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY declined at a rate of −4%, from 53.7k employees to 51.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,388 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,099 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,928 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,964

Median earning men ± $1,236

$31,818

Median earning women ± $1,132

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($65,200), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,228), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,344).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($51,282), Public Administration ($45,676), and Construction ($44,375).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $158B, followed by Mixed freight ($72.3B) and Electronics ($71.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New York products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$810B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $810B. This is expected to increase 100% to $1.62T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New York trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$65.9B
Pennsylvania
$49.6B
California
$30.8B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $65.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.6B and California and $30.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New York shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY. Showing the available data for New York.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (60.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37.5%)
Republican Party
Other (0.813%)
Alliance, American Solidarity, Becoming One Nation, Constitution, Independent, Other, Party For Socialism And Liberation, Prohibition, and The Birthday Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY awarded 3,661 degrees. The student population of Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5,366 male students and 7,171 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY are White (2,669 and 75.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (361 and 10.2%), Black or African American (225 and 6.36%), and Unknown (117 and 3.31%).

The largest universities in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are SUNY Cortland (1,982 and 54.1%), Colgate University (899 and 24.6%), and SUNY Morrisville (593 and 16.2%).

The most popular majors in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY are Physical Education Teaching & Coaching (200 and 5.46%), Elementary Education & Teaching (197 and 5.38%), and Sport & Fitness Management (164 and 4.48%).

The median tuition costs in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY are $48,810 for private four year colleges, and $7,070 and $16,980 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 40.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 12,537 (42.8% men and 57.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 12,537 students enrolled in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY, 42.8% men and 57.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,809 records, of which 59% were women and 41% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Sport & Fitness Management
123 degrees awarded
Physical Education Teaching & Coaching
183 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
181 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY was Sport & Fitness Management with 123 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

SUNY Cortland
1,982 degrees awarded
Colgate University
899 degrees awarded
SUNY Morrisville
593 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was SUNY Cortland with 1,982 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,445 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY, which is 0.652 times less than the 2,216 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,669 degrees mean that there were 7.39 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 361 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($48,810) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,708) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.659% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.407% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (30.2k), Some college (23.7k), and Bachelors Degree (11.7k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY was $141,000 in 2021, which is 0.576 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $133,600 to $141,000, a 5.54% increase. The homeownership rate in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY is 73.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 22.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY is $62,844. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

Housing

Property

$141,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,667

$31,590

Median Property Taxes

±$967

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.4%

Homeownership

2021

61.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73.4% of the housing units in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$62,844

Median Household Income

± $1,908

43k

Number of Households

± 1,300

In 2021, the median household income of the 43k households in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY grew to $62,844 from the previous year's value of $60,430.

The following chart displays the households in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.458

2021 Wage GINI in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY

0.451

2020 Wage GINI in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY

In 2021, the income inequality in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.55% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.1%)
Carpooled (8.62%)
Worked At Home (7.06%)

In 2021, 77.1% of workers in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.62%) and those who worked at home (7.06%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY have a shorter commute time (22.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.4% of the workforce in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY (11.2k out of 106k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.3% of the population of Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 51.5% on employee plans, 17.7% on Medicaid, 13.7% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 1.03% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1180 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1194 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1192 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 308 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,180 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,180 patients per year. This represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1,194 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New York in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22% under 18 years, 23% between 18 and 34 years, 37.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.68%

Uninsured

51.5%

Employer Coverage

17.7%

Medicaid

13.7%

Medicare

12.3%

Non-Group

1.03%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY declined by 2.31% from 3.77% to 3.68%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.