Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL

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2023 Population

102,188

1.09% 1-year growth

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

0.503% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

10.2%

6.25% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$76,281

3.38% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$219,300

6.35% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

46,589

42.1% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL had a population of 102k people with a median age of 40 and a median household income of $76,281. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL grew from 101,082 to 102,188, a 1.09% increase and its median household income grew from $73,790 to $76,281, a 3.38% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (70.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (22.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.87%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.17%), and White (Hispanic) (1.1%).

2.73% of the households in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL 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.

98.8% of the residents in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL are J F Ingram State Technical College (631 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL was $219,300, and the homeownership rate was 78.2%.

Most people in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL was 2 cars per household.

Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL borders Shelby (South and East) and Chilton Counties--Alabaster (South) & Chelsea Cities PUMA, AL, Autauga, Dallas, Lowndes & Perry Counties PUMA, AL, Montgomery City (West) PUMA, AL, Montgomery City (East) & Pike Road Town (Northwest) PUMA, AL, Tallapoosa, Chambers, Macon, Coosa & Bullock Counties PUMA, AL, and Covington, Pike, Barbour, Butler & Crenshaw Counties PUMA, AL.

United States Alabama

Population & Diversity

Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL is home to a population of 102k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.02% of Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL residents were born outside of the country (2.06k people).

In 2023, there were 3.11 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (71.8k people) in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 23.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.93k 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 Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL are Spanish (1,726 households), German (191 households), and Korean (147 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

56,388

Women

52.2%

51,542

Men

47.8%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 107,930 inhabitants, with 47.8% men, and 52.2% women.

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

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Citizenship

98.8%

2023 Citizenship

98.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.8% of Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
71.8k ± 722
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
23.1k ± 750
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.93k ± 600

3.18%

Hispanic Population

3.25k people

3.18% of the people in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL are hispanic (3.25k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
890 ± 729 people
Korea
231 ± 373 people
Germany
178 ± 327 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL was Mexico, the natal country of 890 Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL residents, followed by Korea with 231 and Germany with 178.

Foreign-Born Population

2.02%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.06k people

2.01%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.03k people

As of 2023, 2.02% of Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL residents (2.06k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL was 2.01%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,726 households (1.79%)
German
191 households (0.198%)
Korean
147 households (0.152%)

2.73% of the households in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL was Spanish. 1.79% of the households in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
2,304 ± 394
Vietnam
2,159 ± 326
Gulf War (1990s)
1,413 ± 295

Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.07 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL employs 46.6k people. The largest industries in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL are Elementary & secondary schools (3,135 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,915 people), and Construction (2,908 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($144,095), Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping & payroll services ($123,187), and Nondepository credit & related activities ($105,129).

Males in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,400. The income inequality in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.426, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

37,934

Women

50.1%

37,737

Men

49.9%

The workforce of Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL in 2020 was 75,671 people, with 50.1% woman, and 49.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL.

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Occupations

46.6k

2022 Value

−42.1%

1 Year decline

± −42.1%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL declined at a rate of −42.1%, from 80.5k employees to 46.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL, are Registered nurses (1,435 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,412 people), and Cashiers (1,281 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (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

46.6k

2022 Value

−42.1%

1 Year decline

± −42.1%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL declined at a rate of −42.1%, from 80.5k employees to 46.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,135 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,915 people), and Construction (2,908 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL, though some of these residents may live in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,190

Median earning men ± $2,501

$40,586

Median earning women ± $3,148

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($90,227), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($65,596), and Public Administration ($65,515).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($75,033), Wholesale Trade ($56,250), and Public Administration ($53,568).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.1%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.13M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.1% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.2%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.533%).

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama 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 Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL. Showing the available data for Alabama.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.6%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (34.1%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.533%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.533%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Alabama

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Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Katie Britt

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama 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 Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL awarded 631 degrees. The student population of Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 671 male students and 97 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL are Black or African American (359 and 57%), followed by White (260 and 41.3%), Hispanic or Latino (10 and 1.59%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (1 and 0.159%).

The largest universities in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL by number of degrees awarded are J F Ingram State Technical College (631 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL are HVAC Maintenance (99 and 15.7%), Welding Technology (90 and 14.3%), and Carpenter (76 and 12%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 768 students enrolled in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL, 87.4% men and 12.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 437 records, of which 5.72% were women and 94.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Barbering
8 degrees awarded
Logistics, Materials, & Supply Chain Management
14 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
11 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL was Barbering with 8 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

J F Ingram State Technical College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

631 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was J F Ingram State Technical College with 631 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 504 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL, which is 3.97 times more than the 127 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 359 degrees mean that there were 1.38 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 260 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

Public, 2-year ($3,990) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($690) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($612) 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 2022, 0.6% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.521% 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 Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (29.3k), Some college (17.8k), and Secondary Education (14.3k).

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 Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL was $219,300 in 2023, which is 0.723 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $206,200 to $219,300, a 6.35% increase. The homeownership rate in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL is 78.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL have an average commute time of 27.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL is $76,281. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL was Shelby County (North)--Hoover (South), Alabaster (North) & Pelham Cities PUMA, AL with a value of $103,459, followed by Madison County (North & East)--Huntsville City (East) PUMA, AL and Jefferson County (Southeast)--Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL, with respective values of $97,063 and $95,047.

Housing

Property

$219,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,929

$29,239

Median Property Taxes

±$1,322

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 Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

78.2%

Homeownership

2023

66.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 78.2% of the housing units in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 78.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL was Shelby County (North)--Hoover (South), Alabaster (North) & Pelham Cities PUMA, AL with a value of $103,459, followed by Madison County (North & East)--Huntsville City (East) PUMA, AL and Jefferson County (Southeast)--Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL, with respective values of $97,063 and $95,047.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL 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.

$76,281

Median Household Income

± $2,836

37.4k

Number of Households

± 1,577

In 2023, the median household income of the 37.4k households in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL grew to $76,281 from the previous year's value of $73,790.

The following chart displays the households in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL 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

0.426

2022 Wage GINI in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL

0.43

2021 Wage GINI in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL

In 2022, the income inequality in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL was 0.426 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.845% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (84.2%)
Worked At Home (7.75%)
Carpooled (6.1%)

In 2023, 84.2% of workers in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.75%) and those who carpooled to work (6.1%).

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

27.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL have a longer commute time (27.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.45% of the workforce in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL (9.87k out of 96.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL 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

92.4% of the population of Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL has health coverage, with 48.5% on employee plans, 12.2% on Medicaid, 12.7% on Medicare, 15.3% on non-group plans, and 3.57% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Alabama see 1520 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0658% increase from the previous year (1519 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2054 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 797 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,520 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Alabama

Primary care physicians in Alabama see an average of 1,520 patients per year. This represents a 0.0658% increase from the previous year (1,519 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.9% under 18 years, 20.2% between 18 and 34 years, 38.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.2% 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

7.61%

Uninsured

48.5%

Employer Coverage

12.2%

Medicaid

12.7%

Medicare

15.3%

Non-Group

3.57%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL declined by 5.42% from 8.05% to 7.61%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Elmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.