Anderson, SC

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2019 Population

27,289

0.59% 1-year growth

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

37.3

0% 1-year change

2019 Poverty Rate

22.4%

2.95% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$33,351

4.56% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$136,800

5.07% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

11,975

1.87% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Anderson, SC had a population of 27.3k people with a median age of 37.3 and a median household income of $33,351. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Anderson, SC grew from 27,129 to 27,289, a 0.59% increase and its median household income grew from $31,897 to $33,351, a 4.56% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Anderson, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (61.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (30.2%), White (Hispanic) (3.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.02%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.586%). 0% of the households in Anderson, SC speak a non-English language at home as their primary language, and 97.8% of the residents in Anderson, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Anderson, SC are Anderson University (217633) (870 degrees awarded in 2019) and Forrest College (25 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Anderson, SC was $136,800, and the homeownership rate was 47.2%. Most people in Anderson, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Anderson, SC was 2 cars per household.

United States South Carolina Anderson County, SC Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC Anderson City PUMA, SC

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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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.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in South Carolina. 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 South Carolina.

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Community Mobility

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

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Diversity

Anderson, SC is home to a population of 27.3k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2019, 11.4% of Anderson, SC residents were born outside of the country (3.1k people).

In 2019, there were 2.04 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16.8k people) in Anderson, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.23k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.01k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Anderson, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
16.8k ± 675
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.23k ± 686
White (Hispanic)
1.01k ± 446

4.71%

Hispanic Population

1.29k people

4.71% of the people in Anderson, SC are hispanic (1.29k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

11.4%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

3.1k people

3.35%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

908 people

As of 2019, 11.4% of Anderson, SC residents (3.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Anderson, SC was 3.35%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 2.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 7.8

In 2019, the median age of all people in Anderson, SC was 37.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 37, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 37. But people in Anderson, SC are getting staying the same age. In 2018, the average age of all Anderson, SC residents was 37.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for South Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
64,736 ± 6,206 people
India
14,943 ± 2,997 people
Honduras
11,181 ± 2,593 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 64,736 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 14,943 and Honduras with 11,181.

Citizenship

97.8%

2019 Citizenship

98.5%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 97.8% of Anderson, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Anderson, SC was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
475 ± 136
Gulf War (1990s)
393 ± 175
Gulf War (2001-)
216 ± 88

Anderson, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.21 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Anderson, SC is $33,351. In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income in Anderson, SC was Census Tract 112.02 with a value of $78,304, followed by Census Tract 10 and Census Tract 3, with respective values of $53,052 and $52,528.

Males in South Carolina have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,921. The income inequality in South Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.461, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Anderson, SC employs 12k people. The largest industries in Anderson, SC are Manufacturing (2,354 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,960 people), and Retail Trade (1,390 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($56,250), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,975), and Transportation & Warehousing ($53,825).

Wages

Median Household Income

$33,351

2019 value

± $1,898

4.56%

1 Year Growth

± 9.48%

Households in Anderson, SC have a median annual income of $33,351, 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 $31,897 in 2018, which represents a 4.56% annual growth.

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

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for South Carolina.

$60,300

Average Male Salary in South Carolina

± $1,526

$43,921

Average Female Salary in South Carolina

± $1,088

In 2019, full-time male employees in South Carolina made 1.37 times more than female employees.

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

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in South Carolina

Asian
$57,024 ± $9,306
White
$51,354 ± $1,131
American Indian
$44,350 ± $16,152

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of South Carolina workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.11 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in South Carolina.

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

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Anderson, SC is from South Carolina.

0.461

2019 Wage GINI in South Carolina

0.462

2018 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2019, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.461 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.211% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Carolina in comparison to the national average.

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

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 112.02
Census Tract 10
Census Tract 3

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Anderson, SC was Census Tract 112.02 with a value of $78,304, followed by Census Tract 10 and Census Tract 3, with respective values of $53,052 and $52,528.

The following map shows all of the places in Anderson, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

22.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Anderson, SC (5.73k out of 25.5k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 6 - 11.

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

Black
2,768 ± 401
White
2,720 ± 457
Hispanic
505 ± 227

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Anderson, SC is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

12k

2019 Value

± 773

1.87%

1 Year growth

± 8.93%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Anderson, SC grew at a rate of 1.87%, from 11.8k employees to 12k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Anderson, SC, are Production Occupations (1,667 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,286 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,155 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Anderson, SC.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Anderson, SC, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (1,667 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,286 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,155 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Anderson, SC has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (2.46 times higher than expected), Healthcare Support Occupations (1.54 times), and Community & Social Service Occupations (1.51 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Anderson, SC, by median earnings, are Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($72,550), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($68,125), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($58,611).

Industries

Employment by Industries

12k

2019 Value

± 773

1.87%

1 Year growth

± 8.93%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Anderson, SC grew at a rate of 1.87%, from 11.8k employees to 12k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Anderson, SC, are Manufacturing (2,354 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,960 people), and Retail Trade (1,390 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Anderson, SC, though some of these residents may live in Anderson, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Anderson, SC, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (2,354 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,960 people), and Retail Trade (1,390 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Anderson, SC has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (1.97 times higher than expected), Other Services, Except Public Administration (1.41 times), and Accommodation & Food Services (1.21 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Anderson, SC, by median earnings, are Utilities ($56,250), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,975), and Transportation & Warehousing ($53,825).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound South Carolina product (by dollars) was Machinery with $29B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($25.7B) and Plastics/rubber ($22.6B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for South Carolina.

$252B

2018 Value in South Carolina

$524B

Projected 2045 Value in South Carolina

108% growth

In 2018, total outbound South Carolina trade was $252B. This is expected to increase 108% to $524B by 2045.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

North Carolina
$29.3B
Georgia
$19.1B
Louisiana
$9.21B

In 2018, the top outbound South Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $29.3B, followed by Georgia with $19.1B and Louisiana and $9.21B.

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

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Anderson County, SC went to Donald J. Trump with 69.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (26.2%), followed by Other (3.92%). The most partisan county was Allendale County, SC with 76.1% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

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 Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Anderson, SC. Showing the available data for Anderson County, SC.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (69.9%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (26.2%)
Democratic Party
Other (3.92%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 69.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (26.2%), followed by Other (3.92%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in South Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Anderson County, SC

69.9% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in South Carolina

Allendale County, SC
76.1% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Pickens County, SC
73.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Oconee County, SC
71.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in South Carolina was Allendale County, SC with 76.1% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

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

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 3, 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 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 2019, universities in Anderson, SC awarded 895 degrees. The student population of Anderson, SC is skewed towards women, with 1,168 male students and 2,402 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Anderson, SC are White (730 and 82.9%), followed by Black or African American (75 and 8.51%), Hispanic or Latino (33 and 3.75%), and Two or More Races (19 and 2.16%).

The largest universities in Anderson, SC by number of degrees awarded are Anderson University (217633) (870 and 97.2%) and Forrest College (25 and 2.79%).

The most popular majors in Anderson, SC are Registered Nursing (100 and 11.2%), General Business Administration & Management (53 and 5.92%), and Music Teacher Education (50 and 5.59%).

The median tuition costs in Anderson, SC are $26,130 for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Teacher Education
36 degree-majorss awarded
Accounting
34 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
100 degree-majorss awarded

In 2018, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Anderson, SC was Teacher Education with 36 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Anderson University (217633)
870 degrees awarded
Forrest College
25 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$26,130

Median Private

In 2019, the Anderson, SC institution with the largest number of graduating students was Anderson University (217633) with 870 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

303

Degrees Awarded to Men

592

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 303 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Anderson, SC, which is 0.512 times less than the 592 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Anderson, SC by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
730 degrees awarded
Black or African American
75 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
33 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Anderson, SC was White students. These 730 degrees mean that there were 9.73 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 75 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Anderson, SC was $136,800 in 2019, which is 0.569 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $130,200 to $136,800, a 5.07% increase. The homeownership rate in Anderson, SC is 47.2%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Anderson, SC have an average commute time of 18.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Anderson, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$136,800

2019 Median

± $5,682

$130,200

2018 Median

± $6,076

In 2019, the median property value in Anderson, SC grew to to $136,800 from the previous year's value of $130,200.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Anderson, SC 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 Anderson, SC the largest share of households have a property value in the $125k - $150k range.

Household Income

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

$33,351

Median Household Income

± $1,898

11.4k

Number of Households

± 751

In 2019, the median household income of the 11.4k households in Anderson, SC grew to $33,351 from the previous year's value of $31,897.

The following chart displays the households in Anderson, 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.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Anderson, SC distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Anderson, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

47.2%

2019 Homeownership

47.2%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 47.2% of the housing units in Anderson, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 47.2%.

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

Commute Time

18.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Anderson, SC have a shorter commute time (18.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 0.534% of the workforce in Anderson, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (81.9%)
Carpooled (8.97%)
Walked (4.09%)

In 2019, 81.9% of workers in Anderson, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.97%) and those who walked to work (4.09%).

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 Anderson, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Anderson, SC have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

Health

88.8% of the population of Anderson, SC has health coverage, with 38.8% on employee plans, 21.9% on Medicaid, 12.6% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 1.87% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in South Carolina was $7,311 in 2014. This is a 4.15% increase from the previous year ($7,020).

Primary care physicians in Anderson County, SC see 1442 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.25% decrease from the previous year (1506 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2276 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 592 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Williamsburg County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (23.4%). Additionally, Union County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (46.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Anderson County, SC.

1,442 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Anderson County, SC

Primary care physicians in Anderson County, SC see an average of 1,442 patients per year. This represents a 4.25% decrease from the previous year (1,506 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Anderson County, SC 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 South Carolina.

$7,311

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in South Carolina

$4,235

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,491

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,298

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in South Carolina (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.15%, from $7,020 to $7,311.

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

Health Care Coverage

11.2%

Uninsured

38.8%

Employer Coverage

21.9%

Medicaid

12.6%

Medicare

13.6%

Non-Group

1.87%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Anderson, SC grew by 1.83% from 11% to 11.2%.

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