Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC

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2021 Population

153,625

0.902% 1-year decline

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

41.5

0.48% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

18%

1.56% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$44,714

6.78% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$102,200

6.13% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

61,492

0.00163% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC had a population of 154k people with a median age of 41.5 and a median household income of $44,714. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC declined from 155,024 to 153,625, a −0.902% decrease and its median household income grew from $41,873 to $44,714, a 6.78% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (64.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (27.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.4%), White (Hispanic) (1.68%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.64%).

4.86% of the households in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC 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.

98.2% of the residents in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC are Limestone University (473 degrees awarded in 2021), Newberry College (278 degrees), and University of South Carolina-Union (117 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC was $102,200, and the homeownership rate was 73.1%.

Most people in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC was 2 cars per household.

Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC borders Shelby City PUMA, NC, Lincoln & Cleveland (East) Counties PUMA, NC, Simpsonville, Laurens & Clinton Cities PUMA, SC, Greer City (East) PUMA, SC, York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC, Lexington Town & Red Bank PUMA, SC, West Columbia, Cayce Cities, Irmo Town & Seven Oaks PUMA, SC, Forest Acres City & Dentsville PUMA, SC, Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC, and Greenwood, Abbeville & McCormick Counties PUMA, SC.

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Population & Diversity

Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC is home to a population of 154k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.68% of Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC residents were born outside of the country (4.11k people).

In 2021, there were 2.32 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (99.1k people) in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 42.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.68k Two+ (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 Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC are Spanish (5,187 households), Portuguese (539 households), and German (317 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

79,158

Women

51.5%

74,498

Men

48.5%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 153,656 inhabitants, with 48.5% men, and 51.5% women.

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

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Citizenship

98.2%

2021 Citizenship

98.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.2% of Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
99.1k ± 339
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
42.7k ± 609
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.68k ± 644

4.48%

Hispanic Population

6.88k people

4.48% of the people in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC are hispanic (6.88k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,011 ± 1,094 people
Guatemala
405 ± 493 people
Egypt
259 ± 395 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC was Mexico, the natal country of 2,011 Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC residents, followed by Guatemala with 405 and Egypt with 259.

Foreign-Born Population

2.68%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.11k people

2.7%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.19k people

As of 2021, 2.68% of Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC residents (4.11k 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 Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC was 2.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,187 households (3.58%)
Portuguese
539 households (0.372%)
German
317 households (0.219%)

4.86% of the households in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC 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 Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC was Spanish. 3.58% of the households in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,222 ± 353
Gulf War (2001-)
1,792 ± 361
Gulf War (1990s)
1,410 ± 242

Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.8 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC employs 61.5k people. The largest industries in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC are Elementary & secondary schools (4,355 people), Construction (3,622 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,455 people), and the highest paying industries are Computer Systems Design ($248,996), Lumber & other construction materials merchant wholesalers ($117,400), and Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping & payroll services ($98,488).

Males in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $38,344. The income inequality in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.42, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,406

Women

49.4%

31,087

Men

50.6%

The workforce of Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC in 2020 was 61,493 people, with 49.4% woman, and 50.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC.

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Occupations

61.5k

2021 Value

−0.00163%

1 Year decline

± −0.00163%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC declined at a rate of −0.00163%, from 61.5k employees to 61.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC, are Cashiers (1,697 people), Stockers and order fillers (1,691 people), and Janitors & building cleaners (1,654 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (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

61.5k

2021 Value

−0.00163%

1 Year decline

± −0.00163%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC declined at a rate of −0.00163%, from 61.5k employees to 61.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,355 people), Construction (3,622 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,455 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC, though some of these residents may live in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,997

Median earning men ± $1,207

$27,892

Median earning women ± $1,177

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($48,176), Wholesale Trade ($45,327), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,208).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($47,244), Wholesale Trade ($39,583), and Information ($38,068).

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 South Carolina. 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 South Carolina.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 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 Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC. Showing the available data for South Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.11%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from South Carolina

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Lindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 2, 2013
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from South Carolina

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 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 South Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC awarded 868 degrees. The student population of Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,147 male students and 2,179 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC are White (483 and 59%), followed by Black or African American (265 and 32.4%), Unknown (30 and 3.66%), and Hispanic or Latino (20 and 2.44%).

The largest universities in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC by number of degrees awarded are Limestone University (473 and 54.5%), Newberry College (278 and 32%), and University of South Carolina-Union (117 and 13.5%).

The most popular majors in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (147 and 16.9%), Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (124 and 14.3%), and Social Work (61 and 7.03%).

The median tuition cost in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC for private four year colleges is $25,425.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 72.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 4,326 (49.6% men and 50.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 4,326 students enrolled in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC, 49.6% men and 50.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,211 records, of which 52.4% were women and 47.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
94 degree-majors awarded
Social Work
61 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
57 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC was Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations with 94 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Limestone University
473 degrees awarded
Newberry College
278 degrees awarded
University of South Carolina-Union
117 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Limestone University with 473 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 400 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC, which is 0.855 times less than the 468 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 483 degrees mean that there were 1.82 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 265 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 ($25,425) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,850) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,600) 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, 1.16% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.862% 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 Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (44.6k), Some college (26.5k), and Secondary Education (22.9k).

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 Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC was $102,200 in 2021, which is 0.417 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $96,300 to $102,200, a 6.13% increase. The homeownership rate in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC is 73.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC have an average commute time of 26.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC is $44,714. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC was Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC with a value of $82,343, followed by Charleston City PUMA, SC and York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC, with respective values of $77,240 and $74,702.

Housing

Property

$102,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,379

$43,864

Median Property Taxes

±$1,523

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 Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.1%

Homeownership

2021

65.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73.1% of the housing units in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC 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 Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC was Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC with a value of $82,343, followed by Charleston City PUMA, SC and York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC, with respective values of $77,240 and $74,702.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC 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.

$44,714

Median Household Income

± $1,817

60k

Number of Households

± 1,851

In 2021, the median household income of the 60k households in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC grew to $44,714 from the previous year's value of $41,873.

The following chart displays the households in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.42

2021 Wage GINI in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC

0.428

2020 Wage GINI in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC

In 2021, the income inequality in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC was 0.42 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.96% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (84.5%)
Carpooled (9.86%)
Worked At Home (3.4%)

In 2021, 84.5% of workers in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.86%) and those who worked at home (3.4%).

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

26.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC have a shorter commute time (26.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.17% of the workforce in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC (27.2k out of 151k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

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

88.9% of the population of Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC has health coverage, with 39.3% on employee plans, 20.1% on Medicaid, 14.9% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 1.68% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 19.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.1%

Uninsured

39.3%

Employer Coverage

20.1%

Medicaid

14.9%

Medicare

12.9%

Non-Group

1.68%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC grew by 6.66% from 10.4% to 11.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.