Akron, OH

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2019 Population

703,479

0.194% 1-year decline

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

Rob Portman

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

40.7

0.743% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

13.1%

0.369% 1-year increase

2019 Median Household Income

$57,158

4.77% 1-year decline

2019 Median Property Value

$157,200

1.09% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

353,676

1.93% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Akron, OH had a population of 703k people with a median age of 40.7 and a median household income of $57,158. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Akron, OH declined from 704,845 to 703,479, a −0.194% decrease and its median household income declined from $60,019 to $57,158, a −4.77% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Akron, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.05%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.9%), and White (Hispanic) (1.61%). 0% of the households in Akron, OH speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

97.6% of the residents in Akron, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Akron, OH are Kent State University at Kent (7,303 degrees awarded in 2020), University of Akron Main Campus (4,690 degrees), and Northeast Ohio Medical University (226 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Akron, OH was $157,200, and the homeownership rate was 66.1%. Most people in Akron, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Akron, OH was 2 cars per household.

Akron, OH borders Canton-Massillon, OH, Cleveland-Elyria, OH, Wooster, OH, and Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA.

About the photo: Greater Akron and Northeast Ohio area

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United States Ohio

Diversity

Akron, OH is home to a population of 703k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2019, 4.92% of Akron, OH residents were born outside of the country (34.6k people).

In 2019, there were 6.43 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (556k people) in Akron, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 86.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 21.4k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Akron, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
556k ± 2.07k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
86.6k ± 3.4k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
21.4k ± 2.3k

2.22%

Hispanic Population

15.6k people

2.22% of the people in Akron, OH are hispanic (15.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Akron, OH as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.92%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

34.6k people

4.79%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

33.7k people

As of 2019, 4.92% of Akron, OH residents (34.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Akron, OH was 4.79%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Akron, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.1

In 2019, the median age of all people in Akron, OH was 40.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 41, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 37. But people in Akron, OH are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Akron, OH residents was 40.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
65,657 ± 6,273 people
Mexico
44,844 ± 5,189 people
China
35,950 ± 4,648 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 65,657 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 44,844 and China with 35,950.

Citizenship

97.6%

2019 Citizenship

97.9%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 97.6% of Akron, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Akron, OH was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Akron, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
13,780 ± 1,523
Gulf War (2001-)
6,442 ± 1,294
Gulf War (1990s)
3,626 ± 1,094

Akron, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.14 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Ohio. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Ohio, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (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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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Ohio across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Akron, OH is $57,158. In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Akron, OH was Delaware County, OH with a value of $107,854, followed by Warren County, OH and Geauga County, OH, with respective values of $90,837 and $77,391.

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,419. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.459, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Akron, OH employs 354k people. The largest industries in Akron, OH are Manufacturing (52,115 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (52,075 people), and Retail Trade (41,422 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($66,209), Finance & Insurance ($56,179), and Public Administration ($55,417).

Wages

Median Household Income

$57,158

2019 value

± $1,720

−4.77%

1 Year Growth

± 4.65%

Households in Akron, OH have a median annual income of $57,158, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $60,019 in 2018, which represents a −4.77% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Akron, OH compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

$66,262

Average Male Salary in Ohio

± $1,034

$49,419

Average Female Salary in Ohio

± $768

In 2019, full-time male employees in Ohio made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Ohio by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Ohio

Asian
$71,604 ± $5,489
White
$51,654 ± $649
American Indian
$44,040 ± $14,012

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Ohio workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.39 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Ohio.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Ohio by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Akron, OH is from Ohio.

0.459

2019 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.46

2018 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2019, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.226% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Akron, OH was Delaware County, OH with a value of $107,854, followed by Warren County, OH and Geauga County, OH, with respective values of $90,837 and $77,391.

The following map shows all of the counties in Akron, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

13.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Akron, OH (90.1k out of 687k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
55,709 ± 1,740
Black
24,478 ± 1,217
Two Or More
5,214 ± 608

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Akron, OH is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

354k

2019 Value

± 10,339

−1.93%

1 Year decline

± 3.99%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Akron, OH declined at a rate of −1.93%, from 361k employees to 354k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Akron, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (42,351 people), Sales & Related Occupations (36,353 people), and Management Occupations (35,132 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Akron, OH.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Akron, OH, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (42,351 people), Sales & Related Occupations (36,353 people), and Management Occupations (35,132 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Akron, OH has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (1.36 times higher than expected), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1.34 times), and Material Moving Occupations (1.34 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Akron, OH, by median earnings, are Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($71,679), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($70,904), and Management Occupations ($66,739).

Industries

Employment by Industries

354k

2019 Value

± 10,339

−1.93%

1 Year decline

± 3.99%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Akron, OH declined at a rate of −1.93%, from 361k employees to 354k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Akron, OH, are Manufacturing (52,115 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (52,075 people), and Retail Trade (41,422 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Akron, OH, though some of these residents may live in Akron, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Akron, OH, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (52,115 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (52,075 people), and Retail Trade (41,422 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Akron, OH has an unusually high number of Management of Companies & Enterprises (2.03 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (1.53 times), and Wholesale Trade (1.3 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Akron, OH, by median earnings, are Utilities ($66,209), Finance & Insurance ($56,179), and Public Administration ($55,417).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $57.8B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($53.5B) and Mixed freight ($52.6B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Ohio.

$685B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.25T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

81.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $685B. This is expected to increase 81.7% to $1.25T by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Michigan
$46.1B
Indiana
$39.9B
Pennsylvania
$32.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $46.1B, followed by Indiana with $39.9B and Pennsylvania and $32.3B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%). The most partisan county was Holmes County, OH with 83.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 16 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Akron, OH. Showing the available data for Ohio.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (53.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.14%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

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

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Ohio.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Ohio

53.3% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Ohio

Holmes County, OH
83.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Putnam County, OH
82.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Mercer County, OH
81.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Ohio was Holmes County, OH with 83.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Ohio colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Ohio

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Rob Portman

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman are the senators currently representing Ohio.

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

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 16 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 Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Akron, OH awarded 13,080 degrees. The student population of Akron, OH is skewed towards women, with 19,292 male students and 27,221 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Akron, OH are White (9,635 and 78%), followed by Black or African American (1,141 and 9.23%), Two or More Races (421 and 3.41%), and Hispanic or Latino (414 and 3.35%).

The largest universities in Akron, OH by number of degrees awarded are Kent State University at Kent (7,303 and 55.8%), University of Akron Main Campus (4,690 and 35.9%), and Northeast Ohio Medical University (226 and 1.73%).

The most popular majors in Akron, OH are Registered Nursing (1,051 and 8.04%), General Business Administration & Management (464 and 3.55%), and General Psychology (448 and 3.43%).

The median tuition costs in Akron, OH are $18,910 for private four year colleges, and $10,203 and $17,593 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
722 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
448 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
355 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Akron, OH was Registered Nursing with 722 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Akron, OH according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Kent State University at Kent
7,303 degrees awarded
University of Akron Main Campus
4,690 degrees awarded
Northeast Ohio Medical University
226 degrees awarded

$10,203

Median In-State Public

$18,910

Median Private

In 2020, the Akron, OH institution with the largest number of graduating students was Kent State University at Kent with 7,303 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

5,158

Degrees Awarded to Men

7,922

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 5,158 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Akron, OH, which is 0.651 times less than the 7,922 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Akron, OH by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
9,635 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,141 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
421 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Akron, OH was White students. These 9,635 degrees mean that there were 8.44 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,141 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Akron, OH was $157,200 in 2019, which is 0.654 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $155,500 to $157,200, a 1.09% increase. The homeownership rate in Akron, OH is 66.1%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Akron, OH have an average commute time of 23.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Akron, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$157,200

2019 Median

± $2,608

$155,500

2018 Median

± $3,251

In 2019, the median property value in Akron, OH grew to to $157,200 from the previous year's value of $155,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Akron, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Akron, OH the largest share of households have a property value in the $150k - $175k range.

Household Income

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

$57,158

Median Household Income

± $1,720

286k

Number of Households

± 8,779

In 2019, the median household income of the 286k households in Akron, OH declined from $57,158 from the previous year's value of $60,019.

The following chart displays the households in Akron, OH 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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Akron, OH distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Akron, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

66.1%

2019 Homeownership

67.9%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 66.1% of the housing units in Akron, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 67.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Akron, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

23.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Akron, OH have a shorter commute time (23.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 1.37% of the workforce in Akron, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Akron, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (84.8%)
Carpooled (6.66%)
Worked At Home (4.93%)

In 2019, 84.8% of workers in Akron, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.66%) and those who worked at home (4.93%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Akron, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Akron, OH have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

93.8% of the population of Akron, OH has health coverage, with 49.4% on employee plans, 17.5% on Medicaid, 15% on Medicare, 10.4% on non-group plans, and 1.55% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Ohio was $8,712 in 2014. This is a 5.14% increase from the previous year ($8,286).

Primary care physicians in Ohio see 1303 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.686% decrease from the previous year (1312 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1558 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 383 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Lawrence County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (19.1%). Additionally, Jackson County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (42.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

1,303 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ohio

Primary care physicians in Ohio see an average of 1,303 patients per year. This represents a 0.686% decrease from the previous year (1,312 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

$8,712

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Ohio

$4,371

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,007

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,038

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Ohio (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.14%, from $8,286 to $8,712.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

6.24%

Uninsured

49.4%

Employer Coverage

17.5%

Medicaid

15%

Medicare

10.4%

Non-Group

1.55%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Akron, OH grew by 13.9% from 5.48% to 6.24%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Akron, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.