Asheville City PUMA, NC

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Population

127,355

0.85% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Burr

Republican Party

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

Median Age

40.1

Poverty Rate

12.1%

Median Household Income

$50,095

4.28% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$244,900

6.06% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

61,610

5.1% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, Asheville City PUMA, NC had a population of 127k people with a median age of 40.1 and a median household income of $50,095. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Asheville City PUMA, NC grew from 126,281 to 127,355, a 0.85% increase and its median household income grew from $48,038 to $50,095, a 4.28% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Asheville City PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.91%), White (Hispanic) (5.18%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.03%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.79%). 8.85% of the people in Asheville City PUMA, NC speak a non-English language, and 96% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Buncombe County (Southeast)--Asheville City PUMA, NC are Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (1,474 degrees awarded in 2017), University of North Carolina at Asheville (808 degrees), and Center for Massage (48 degrees).

The median property value in Asheville City PUMA, NC is $244,900, and the homeownership rate is 53.9%. Most people in Asheville City PUMA, NC commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 16.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Asheville City PUMA, NC is 2 cars per household.

Asheville City PUMA, NC borders Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC, Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC, Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC, and Shelby City PUMA, NC.

United States North Carolina

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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

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Impact on Employment

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Community Mobility

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

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

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (46.2%), followed by Gary Johnson (2.74%). The most partisan county was Graham County, NC with 78.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 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 Asheville City PUMA, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

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2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.8%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (46.2%)
Democratic Party
Gary Johnson (2.74%)
Libertarian Party

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

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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

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 North Carolina

49.8% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in North Carolina

Graham County, NC
78.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Yadkin County, NC
78.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Durham County, NC
77.7% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in North Carolina was Graham County, NC with 78.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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

US Senators from North Carolina

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

Richard Burr

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis are the senators currently representing North 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 North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 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 North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

Asheville City PUMA, NC is home to a population of 127k people, from which 96% are citizens. As of 2018, 6.68% of Asheville City PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (8.5k people).

In 2018, there were 7.99 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (101k people) in Asheville City PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.59k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Asheville City PUMA, NC are Spanish (6,550 speakers), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (745 speakers), and French (Incl. Cajun) (680 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Asheville City PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
101k ± 1.74k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
12.6k ± 866
White (Hispanic)
6.59k ± 919

6.52%

Hispanic Population

8.3k people

6.52% of the people in Asheville City PUMA, NC are hispanic (8.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Asheville City PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
6,550 speakers (5.41%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
745 speakers (0.616%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
680 speakers (0.562%)

8.85% of Asheville City PUMA, NC citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 21.9%. In 2018, the most common non-English language spoken in Asheville City PUMA, NC was Spanish. 5.41% of the overall population of Asheville City PUMA, NC are native Spanish speakers. 0.616% speak Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) and 0.562% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

6.68%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

8.5k people

6.18%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

7.66k people

As of 2018, 6.68% of Asheville City PUMA, NC residents (8.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Asheville City PUMA, NC was 6.18%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.7

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.5

In 2018, the median age of all people in Asheville City PUMA, NC was 40.1. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 40, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 42. But people in Asheville City PUMA, NC are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Asheville City PUMA, NC residents was 40.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,330 ± 1,174 people
Ukraine
735 ± 664 people
El Salvador
624 ± 612 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Asheville City PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 2,330 Asheville City PUMA, NC residents, followed by Ukraine with 735 and El Salvador with 624.

Citizenship

96%

2018 Citizenship

95.8%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 96% of Asheville City PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Asheville City PUMA, NC was 95.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Asheville City PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,293 ± 352
Gulf War (2001-)
1,302 ± 310
Gulf War (1990s)
803 ± 191

Asheville City PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.53 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Asheville City PUMA, NC is $50,095. In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Asheville City PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $116,229, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Charlotte City (South) PUMA, NC, with respective values of $107,888 and $101,088.

Males in Asheville City PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,424. The income inequality in Asheville City PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.477, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Asheville City PUMA, NC employs 61.6k people. The largest industries in Asheville City PUMA, NC are Restaurants & Food Services (6,719 people), Hospitals (4,366 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,952 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of dentists ($118,130), Offices of other health practitioners ($117,980), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($110,246).

Wages

Median Household Income

$50,095

2018 value

± $1,357

4.28%

1 Year Growth

± 4.51%

Households in Asheville City PUMA, NC have a median annual income of $50,095, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $48,038 in 2017, which represents a 4.28% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Asheville City PUMA, NC compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$59,123

Average Male Salary in Asheville City PUMA, NC

± $10,441

$44,424

Average Female Salary in Asheville City PUMA, NC

± $7,216

In 2017, full-time male employees in Asheville City PUMA, NC made 1.33 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Asheville City PUMA, NC by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Asheville City PUMA, NC

Asian
$49,574 ± $36,909
Other
$47,352 ± $127,896
White
$45,945 ± $5,940

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Asheville City PUMA, NC workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.05 times more than Other workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Asheville City PUMA, NC.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Asheville City PUMA, NC by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.477

2017 Wage GINI in Asheville City PUMA, NC

0.476

2016 Wage GINI in Asheville City PUMA, NC

In 2017, the income inequality in Asheville City PUMA, NC was 0.477 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.213% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Asheville City PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Asheville City PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Asheville City PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Asheville City PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $116,229, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Charlotte City (South) PUMA, NC, with respective values of $107,888 and $101,088.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Asheville City PUMA, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

12.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Asheville City PUMA, NC (15k out of 124k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

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
11,879 ± 869
Black
2,291 ± 366
Hispanic
1,979 ± 417

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Asheville City PUMA, NC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

61.6k

2017 Value

5.1%

1 Year growth

± 5.1%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Asheville City PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 5.1%, from 58.6k employees to 61.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Asheville City PUMA, NC, are Registered nurses (2,159 people), Waiters & waitresses (2,060 people), and Retail salespersons (1,968 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Asheville City PUMA, NC.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Asheville City PUMA, NC, by number of employees, are Registered nurses (2,159 people), Waiters & waitresses (2,060 people), and Retail salespersons (1,968 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Asheville City PUMA, NC has an unusually high number of residents working as Tour & travel guides (6.53 times higher than expected), Writers & authors (5.02 times), and Other therapists, including exercise physiologists (5.01 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Asheville City PUMA, NC, by average salary, are Physicians & surgeons ($251,013), Dentists ($196,737), and General & operations managers ($136,497).

Industries

Employment by Industries

61.6k

2017 Value

5.1%

1 Year growth

± 5.1%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Asheville City PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 5.1%, from 58.6k employees to 61.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Asheville City PUMA, NC, are Restaurants & Food Services (6,719 people), Hospitals (4,366 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,952 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Asheville City PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Asheville City PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Asheville City PUMA, NC, by number of employees, are Restaurants & Food Services (6,719 people), Hospitals (4,366 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,952 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Asheville City PUMA, NC has an unusually high number of Beverage manufacturing (4.46 times higher than expected), Offices of other health practitioners (4 times), and Textile product mills, except carpets & rugs (3.82 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Asheville City PUMA, NC, by average salary, are Offices of dentists ($118,130), Offices of other health practitioners ($117,980), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($110,246).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2015, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $50.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($35.3B) and Machinery ($34.5B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$407B

2015 Value in North Carolina

$632B

Projected 2045 Value in North Carolina

55.4% growth

In 2015, total outbound North Carolina trade was $407B. This is expected to increase 55.4% to $632B by 2045.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$25.6B
Georgia
$25.4B
Virginia
$25.2B

In 2015, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $25.6B, followed by Georgia with $25.4B and Virginia and $25.2B.

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

Education

In 2017, universities in Buncombe County (Southeast)--Asheville City PUMA, NC awarded 2,379 degrees. The student population of Buncombe County (Southeast)--Asheville City PUMA, NC is skewed towards women, with 4,816 male students and 6,473 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Buncombe County (Southeast)--Asheville City PUMA, NC are White (1,903 and 80.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (146 and 6.14%), Black or African American (112 and 4.71%), and Two or More Races (85 and 3.58%).

The largest universities in Buncombe County (Southeast)--Asheville City PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (1,474 and 62%), University of North Carolina at Asheville (808 and 34%), and Center for Massage (48 and 2.02%).

The most popular majors in Buncombe County (Southeast)--Asheville City PUMA, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (408 and 17.2%), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (124 and 5.21%), and General Psychology (87 and 3.66%).

The median tuition costs in Buncombe County (Southeast)--Asheville City PUMA, NC are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $4,122 and $20,845 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
23 degree-majorss awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
385 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
67 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Buncombe County (Southeast)--Asheville City PUMA, NC was Criminal Justice - Safety Studies with 23 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Buncombe County (Southeast)--Asheville City PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
1,474 degrees awarded
University of North Carolina at Asheville
808 degrees awarded
Center for Massage
48 degrees awarded

$4,122

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Buncombe County (Southeast)--Asheville City PUMA, NC institution with the largest number of graduating students was Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College with 1,474 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

994

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,385

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 994 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Buncombe County (Southeast)--Asheville City PUMA, NC, which is 0.718 times less than the 1,385 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Buncombe County (Southeast)--Asheville City PUMA, NC by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,903 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
146 degrees awarded
Black or African American
112 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Buncombe County (Southeast)--Asheville City PUMA, NC were to White students. These 1,903 degrees mean that there were 13 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 146 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Asheville City PUMA, NC was $244,900 in 2018, which is 1.07 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $230,900 to $244,900, a 6.06% increase. The homeownership rate in Asheville City PUMA, NC is 53.9%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Asheville City PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 16.4 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Asheville City PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$244,900

2018 Median

± $6,300

$230,900

2017 Median

± $6,569

In 2018, the median property value in Asheville City PUMA, NC grew to to $244,900 from the previous year's value of $230,900.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Asheville City PUMA, NC 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 Asheville City PUMA, NC the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

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

$50,095

Median Household Income

± $1,357

56k

Number of Households

± 1,711

In 2018, the median household income of the 56k households in Asheville City PUMA, NC grew to $50,095 from the previous year's value of $48,038.

The following chart displays the households in Asheville City PUMA, NC 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 $60k - $75k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Asheville City PUMA, NC distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Asheville City PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

53.9%

2018 Homeownership

53.5%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 53.9% of the housing units in Asheville City PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 53.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Asheville City PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

16.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Asheville City PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (16.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 1.19% of the workforce in Asheville City PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Asheville City PUMA, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
76.5%
Worked At Home
10.6%
Carpooled
7.76%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Asheville City PUMA, NC was Drove Alone (76.5%), followed by those who Worked At Home (10.6%) and those who Carpooled (7.76%).

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

Health

90.4% of the population of Asheville City PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 46% on employee plans, 11.8% on Medicaid, 13.1% on Medicare, 17.3% on non-group plans, and 2.19% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in North Carolina was $7,264 in 2014. This is a 3.37% increase from the previous year ($7,027).

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1417 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.496% increase from the previous year (1410 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1829 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 464 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Edgecombe County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (16.2%). Additionally, Hertford County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (40.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,417 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,417 patients per year. This represents a 0.496% increase from the previous year (1,410 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in North Carolina 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 North Carolina.

$7,264

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in North Carolina

$3,859

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,225

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,260

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in North Carolina (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.37%, from $7,027 to $7,264.

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

Health Care Coverage

9.63%

Uninsured

46%

Employer Coverage

11.8%

Medicaid

13.1%

Medicare

17.3%

Non-Group

2.19%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Asheville City PUMA, NC declined by 20.6% from 12.1% to 9.63%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Asheville City PUMA, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.