Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA

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2021 Population

115,975

5.06% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

John Kennedy

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

37.5

0.267% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

20.3%

0.191% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$49,432

4.53% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$132,100

2.4% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

43,736

1.29% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA had a population of 116k people with a median age of 37.5 and a median household income of $49,432. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA declined from 122,158 to 115,975, a −5.06% decrease and its median household income grew from $47,291 to $49,432, a 4.53% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (15.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.91%), White (Hispanic) (1.92%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.935%).

10% of the households in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA 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.

99.1% of the residents in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA are Louisiana State University-Eunice (362 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA was $132,100, and the homeownership rate was 73.6%.

Most people in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA was 2 cars per household.

Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA borders Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA, St. Landry & Evangeline Parishes PUMA, LA, Lafayette Parish (North) PUMA, LA, Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA, and Iberia, St. Mary & St. Martin Parishes PUMA, LA.

United States Louisiana

Population & Diversity

Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA is home to a population of 116k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.64% of Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA residents were born outside of the country (1.9k people).

In 2021, there were 5.06 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (89.6k people) in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.37k 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 Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA are French (Incl. Cajun) (7,891 households), Spanish (1,633 households), and Vietnamese (725 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

59,109

Women

50.9%

57,021

Men

49.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 116,130 inhabitants, with 49.1% men, and 50.9% women.

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

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Citizenship

99.1%

2021 Citizenship

99%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.1% of Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA

White (Non-Hispanic)
89.6k ± 353
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
17.7k ± 691
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.37k ± 803

3.28%

Hispanic Population

3.8k people

3.28% of the people in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA are hispanic (3.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Vietnam
519 ± 558 people
Mexico
304 ± 428 people
Honduras
238 ± 378 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA was Vietnam, the natal country of 519 Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA residents, followed by Mexico with 304 and Honduras with 238.

Foreign-Born Population

1.64%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.9k people

1.92%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.35k people

As of 2021, 1.64% of Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA residents (1.9k 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 Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA was 1.92%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

French (Incl. Cajun)
7,891 households (7.28%)
Spanish
1,633 households (1.51%)
Vietnamese
725 households (0.669%)

10% of the households in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA 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 Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA was French (Incl. Cajun). 7.28% of the households in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA reported speaking French (Incl. Cajun) at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,749 ± 278
Gulf War (2001-)
1,086 ± 380
Gulf War (1990s)
937 ± 286

Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.61 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA employs 43.7k people. The largest industries in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA are Support activities for mining (3,562 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,410 people), and Construction (3,198 people), and the highest paying industries are Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($105,961), Machinery, equipment, & supplies merchant wholesalers ($99,870), and Oil & gas extraction ($99,133).

Males in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA have an average income that is 1.71 times higher than the average income of females, which is $38,723. The income inequality in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.429, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

19,640

Women

44.3%

24,667

Men

55.7%

The workforce of Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA in 2020 was 44,307 people, with 44.3% woman, and 55.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA.

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Occupations

43.7k

2021 Value

−1.29%

1 Year decline

± −1.29%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA declined at a rate of −1.29%, from 44.3k employees to 43.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA, are Retail salespersons (1,495 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,336 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,223 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Louisiana (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

43.7k

2021 Value

−1.29%

1 Year decline

± −1.29%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA declined at a rate of −1.29%, from 44.3k employees to 43.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA, are Support activities for mining (3,562 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,410 people), and Construction (3,198 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA, though some of these residents may live in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,005

Median earning men ± $2,497

$25,651

Median earning women ± $991

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($85,390), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($64,810), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($62,567).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($46,486), Manufacturing ($34,479), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($34,475).

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 Louisiana. 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 Louisiana.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Gasoline
$48B
Coal-n.e.c.
$46.7B
Fuel oils
$46.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana product (by dollars) was Gasoline with $48B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($46.7B) and Fuel oils ($46.4B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$371B

2020 Value in Louisiana

$691B

Projected 2050 Value in Louisiana

86.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Louisiana trade was $371B. This is expected to increase 86.1% to $691B by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$48.8B
Mississippi
$24.6B
Florida
$8.21B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $48.8B, followed by Mississippi with $24.6B and Florida and $8.21B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.01%).

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing the state of Louisiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 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 Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA. Showing the available data for Louisiana.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.01%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.01%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Louisiana

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Bill Cassidy

Senator from Louisiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Kennedy

Senator from Louisiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing Louisiana.

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Louisiana

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 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 Louisiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA awarded 362 degrees. The student population of Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 791 male students and 2,232 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA are White (285 and 79.2%), followed by Black or African American (48 and 13.3%), Hispanic or Latino (11 and 3.06%), and Unknown (8 and 2.22%).

The largest universities in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA by number of degrees awarded are Louisiana State University-Eunice (362 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA are General Studies (93 and 25.7%), Registered Nursing (82 and 22.7%), and Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (40 and 11%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 3,023 students enrolled in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA, 26.2% men and 73.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,047 records, of which 72.9% were women and 27.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
93 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
82 degree-majors awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
40 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA was General Studies with 93 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Acadiana Regional Development District 2--Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Louisiana State University-Eunice

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

362 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Louisiana State University-Eunice with 362 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 76 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA, which is 0.266 times less than the 286 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 285 degrees mean that there were 5.94 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 48 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 ($2,868) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,862) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,300) 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, 1.38% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.821% 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 Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (34.9k), Secondary Education (18.8k), and Some college (16.2k).

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 Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA was $132,100 in 2021, which is 0.539 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $129,000 to $132,100, a 2.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA is 73.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA have an average commute time of 28.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA is $49,432. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA was Ascension Parish PUMA, LA with a value of $86,256, followed by St. Tammany Parish (Northwest) PUMA, LA and Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA, with respective values of $79,292 and $76,180.

Housing

Property

$132,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,887

$31,741

Median Property Taxes

±$1,389

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 Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.6%

Homeownership

2021

66.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73.6% of the housing units in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA 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 Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA was Ascension Parish PUMA, LA with a value of $86,256, followed by St. Tammany Parish (Northwest) PUMA, LA and Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA, with respective values of $79,292 and $76,180.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA 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.

$49,432

Median Household Income

± $2,890

43.1k

Number of Households

± 1,780

In 2021, the median household income of the 43.1k households in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA grew to $49,432 from the previous year's value of $47,291.

The following chart displays the households in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA 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

0.429

2021 Wage GINI in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA

0.427

2020 Wage GINI in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA

In 2021, the income inequality in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA was 0.429 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.498% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (83.1%)
Carpooled (8.34%)
Worked At Home (3.98%)

In 2021, 83.1% of workers in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.34%) and those who worked at home (3.98%).

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

28.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA have a longer commute time (28.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.35% of the workforce in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA (23.2k out of 114k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA is White, followed by Black 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

92.3% of the population of Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA has health coverage, with 40.4% on employee plans, 27.7% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 1.92% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Louisiana see 1434 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.18% decrease from the previous year (1466 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1759 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 305 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,434 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Louisiana

Primary care physicians in Louisiana see an average of 1,434 patients per year. This represents a 2.18% decrease from the previous year (1,466 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.2% under 18 years, 19.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.72%

Uninsured

40.4%

Employer Coverage

27.7%

Medicaid

11.4%

Medicare

10.8%

Non-Group

1.92%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA declined by 11.2% from 8.7% to 7.72%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Acadia & Vermilion Parishes PUMA, LA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.