Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA

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2021 Population

128,394

3.23% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

42.6

2.74% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

6.27%

3.42% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$75,529

8.78% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$198,200

8.01% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

64,844

1.57% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA had a population of 128k people with a median age of 42.6 and a median household income of $75,529. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA grew from 124,378 to 128,394, a 3.23% increase and its median household income grew from $69,432 to $75,529, a 8.78% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (89%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.58%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.71%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.42%), and White (Hispanic) (1.02%).

6.16% of the households in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA 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.

97.9% of the residents in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA are UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing (60 degrees awarded in 2021), Empire Beauty School-North Hills (39 degrees), and Pennsylvania Gunsmith School (215008) (38 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA was $198,200, and the homeownership rate was 72.1%.

Most people in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA borders Pittsburgh City (North) PUMA, PA, Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA, Franklin Park Borough & Allison Park PUMA, PA, and Monroeville Municipality, Plum & Wilkinsburg Boroughs PUMA, PA.

United States Pennsylvania

Population & Diversity

Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA is home to a population of 128k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.88% of Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (6.27k people).

In 2021, there were 24.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (114k people) in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.49k Asian (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 Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA are Spanish (1,615 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,077 households), and Italian (642 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

65,370

Women

51%

62,800

Men

49%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 128,170 inhabitants, with 49% men, and 51% women.

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

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Citizenship

97.9%

2021 Citizenship

97.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.9% of Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
114k ± 1.06k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.6k ± 731
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
3.49k ± 559

1.95%

Hispanic Population

2.51k people

1.95% of the people in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA are hispanic (2.51k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
615 ± 607 people
China
523 ± 560 people
Taiwan
404 ± 493 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA was India, the natal country of 615 Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA residents, followed by China with 523 and Taiwan with 404.

Foreign-Born Population

4.88%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.27k people

4.66%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.8k people

As of 2021, 4.88% of Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA residents (6.27k 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 Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA was 4.66%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,615 households (1.33%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,077 households (0.888%)
Italian
642 households (0.529%)

6.16% of the households in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA 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 Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA was Spanish. 1.33% of the households in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,816 ± 341
Korea
794 ± 242
Gulf War (2001-)
759 ± 200

Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.55 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA employs 64.8k people. The largest industries in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,803 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,704 people), and Construction (3,268 people), and the highest paying industries are Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($314,062), Machinery manufacturing, n.e.c. or not specified ($159,520), and Electronics stores ($135,694).

Males in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.41 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,272. The income inequality in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.453, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

31,177

Women

48.8%

32,663

Men

51.2%

The workforce of Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA in 2020 was 63,840 people, with 48.8% woman, and 51.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA.

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Occupations

64.8k

2021 Value

1.57%

1 Year growth

± 1.57%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 1.57%, from 63.8k employees to 64.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA, are Other managers (2,272 people), Registered nurses (2,116 people), and Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,600 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (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

64.8k

2021 Value

1.57%

1 Year growth

± 1.57%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 1.57%, from 63.8k employees to 64.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,803 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,704 people), and Construction (3,268 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$58,737

Median earning men ± $2,056

$42,517

Median earning women ± $1,357

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($122,031), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($88,875), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($77,795).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($88,813), Information ($62,250), and Wholesale Trade ($60,955).

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 Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $110B, followed by Mixed freight ($76.1B) and Electronics ($43.9B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$722B

2020 Value in Pennsylvania

$1.46T

Projected 2050 Value in Pennsylvania

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $722B. This is expected to increase 103% to $1.46T by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$73.7B
New York
$72.6B
Ohio
$36B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $73.7B, followed by New York with $72.6B and Ohio and $36B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 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

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.15%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

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 Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 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 Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA awarded 137 degrees. The student population of Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 74 male students and 146 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA are White (108 and 78.8%), followed by Black or African American (23 and 16.8%), Asian (2 and 1.46%), and Two or More Races (2 and 1.46%).

The largest universities in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing (60 and 43.8%), Empire Beauty School-North Hills (39 and 28.5%), and Pennsylvania Gunsmith School (215008) (38 and 27.7%).

The most popular majors in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA are Registered Nursing (60 and 43.8%), General Cosmetology (38 and 27.7%), and Gunsmithing (38 and 27.7%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2021 in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 64.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 66.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 220 (33.6% men and 66.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 220 students enrolled in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA, 33.6% men and 66.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 153 records, of which 55.6% were women and 44.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
60 degree-majors awarded
Gunsmithing
38 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA was Registered Nursing with 60 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing
60 degrees awarded
Empire Beauty School-North Hills
39 degrees awarded
Pennsylvania Gunsmith School (215008)
38 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing with 60 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 43 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA, which is 0.457 times less than the 94 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 108 degrees mean that there were 4.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 23 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

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($14,190) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,355) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($2,150) 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, 0.395% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.352% 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 Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (28.5k), High School or Equivalent (27.2k), and Graduate Degree (19.4k).

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 Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA was $198,200 in 2021, which is 0.809 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $183,500 to $198,200, a 8.01% increase. The homeownership rate in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA is 72.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 24.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA is $75,529. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA was Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA with a value of $116,136, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $116,082 and $115,994.

Housing

Property

$198,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,498

$40,927

Median Property Taxes

±$1,253

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 Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.1%

Homeownership

2021

60.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72.1% of the housing units in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA 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 Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA was Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA with a value of $116,136, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $116,082 and $115,994.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA 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.

$75,529

Median Household Income

± $2,048

56.8k

Number of Households

± 1,599

In 2021, the median household income of the 56.8k households in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA grew to $75,529 from the previous year's value of $69,432.

The following chart displays the households in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA 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

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA

0.445

2020 Wage GINI in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA

In 2021, the income inequality in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.8% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (72.5%)
Worked At Home (13.1%)
Carpooled (7.42%)

In 2021, 72.5% of workers in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.1%) and those who carpooled to work (7.42%).

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

24.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA have a shorter commute time (24.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.983% of the workforce in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.27% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA (7.97k out of 127k 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 55 - 64, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA is White, followed by Black and Asian.

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

96.6% of the population of Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 58.2% on employee plans, 9.22% on Medicaid, 15.7% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 0.84% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1222 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.05% decrease from the previous year (1235 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1406 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 421 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,222 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,222 patients per year. This represents a 1.05% decrease from the previous year (1,235 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.9% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 39.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.36%

Uninsured

58.2%

Employer Coverage

9.22%

Medicaid

15.7%

Medicare

12.6%

Non-Group

0.84%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA declined by 5.66% from 3.56% to 3.36%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.