Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH

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2023 Population

142,963

0.136% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bernie Moreno

Republican Party

US Senator

Jon Husted

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

39.2

0.513% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

18.1%

5.52% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$55,354

5.99% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$163,800

6.5% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

55,486

35.7% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH had a population of 143k people with a median age of 39.2 and a median household income of $55,354. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH declined from 143,157 to 142,963, a −0.136% decrease and its median household income grew from $52,226 to $55,354, a 5.99% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.11%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.58%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.21%), and White (Hispanic) (0.98%).

3.43% of the households in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.5% of the residents in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH are Ohio University-Main Campus (9,599 degrees awarded in 2022), Hocking College (540 degrees), and Washington State Community College (449 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH was $163,800, and the homeownership rate was 69.7%.

Most people in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH was 2 cars per household.

Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH borders Belmont, Guernsey, Noble & Monroe Counties PUMA, OH, Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH, Ross, Hocking & Vinton Counties PUMA, OH, Lawrence, Jackson & Gallia Counties PUMA, OH, Wood, Wetzel, Ritchie, Tyler, Doddridge, Pleasants, Wirt Counties PUMA, WV, Jackson, Nicholas, Roane, Braxton, Clay, Gilmer, Calhoun Counties PUMA, WV, and Cabell, Putnam, Mason Counties PUMA, WV.

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Population & Diversity

Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH is home to a population of 143k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.28% of Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH residents were born outside of the country (3.26k people).

In 2023, there were 29.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (132k people) in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.44k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.26k Black or African American (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 Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH are Spanish (1,130 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (499 households), and Arabic (438 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

68,993

Women

49.7%

69,796

Men

50.3%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 138,789 inhabitants, with 50.3% men, and 49.7% women.

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

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Citizenship

98.5%

2023 Citizenship

98.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.5% of Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
132k ± 383
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.44k ± 529
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.26k ± 302

1.61%

Hispanic Population

2.3k people

1.61% of the people in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH are hispanic (2.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Saudi Arabia
393 ± 486 people
China
286 ± 415 people
Mexico
260 ± 396 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH was Saudi Arabia, the natal country of 393 Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH residents, followed by China with 286 and Mexico with 260.

Foreign-Born Population

2.28%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.26k people

2.4%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.44k people

As of 2023, 2.28% of Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH residents (3.26k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH was 2.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,130 households (0.826%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
499 households (0.365%)
Arabic
438 households (0.32%)

3.43% of the households in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH was Spanish. 0.826% of the households in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,444 ± 335
Gulf War (2001-)
2,064 ± 371
Gulf War (1990s)
1,235 ± 227

Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.67 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH employs 55.5k people. The largest industries in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,670 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,567 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,639 people), and the highest paying industries are Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($132,958), Nonferrous metal (except aluminum) production & processing ($126,965), and Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($105,306).

Males in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,167. The income inequality in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH (measured using the Gini index) is 0.444, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

41,833

Women

48%

45,286

Men

52%

The workforce of Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH in 2020 was 87,119 people, with 48% woman, and 52% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH.

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Occupations

55.5k

2022 Value

−35.7%

1 Year decline

± −35.7%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH declined at a rate of −35.7%, from 86.3k employees to 55.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,984 people), Cashiers (1,401 people), and Postsecondary teachers (1,398 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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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Industries

Employment by Industries

55.5k

2022 Value

−35.7%

1 Year decline

± −35.7%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH declined at a rate of −35.7%, from 86.3k employees to 55.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,670 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,567 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,639 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH, though some of these residents may live in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,374

Median earning men ± $2,224

$30,551

Median earning women ± $1,377

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($61,085), Public Administration ($58,664), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,578).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($55,492), Public Administration ($49,107), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,380).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 5.51M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted 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 15 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 Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH. Showing the available data for Ohio.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43.9%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.489%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Bernie Moreno

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Jon Husted

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Ohio will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of JD Vance's term.

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted 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 Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 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 2022, universities in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH awarded 11,126 degrees. The student population of Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 11,870 male students and 17,231 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH are White (8,892 and 82.6%), followed by Black or African American (629 and 5.84%), Hispanic or Latino (428 and 3.98%), and Two or More Races (333 and 3.09%).

The largest universities in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH by number of degrees awarded are Ohio University-Main Campus (9,599 and 86.3%), Hocking College (540 and 4.85%), and Washington State Community College (449 and 4.04%).

The most popular majors in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH are Registered Nursing (1,839 and 16.5%), General Business Administration & Management (450 and 4.04%), and Business Analytics (365 and 3.28%).

The median tuition costs in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH are $36,956 for private four year colleges, and $13,352 and $23,720 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 86.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 29,101 (40.8% men and 59.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 29,101 students enrolled in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH, 40.8% men and 59.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 22,854 records, of which 60.3% were women and 39.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Marketing & Marketing Management
227 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
1,714 degrees awarded
General Psychology
240 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH was General Marketing & Marketing Management with 227 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Ohio University-Main Campus
9,599 degrees awarded
Hocking College
540 degrees awarded
Washington State Community College
449 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Ohio University-Main Campus with 9,599 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 4,337 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH, which is 0.639 times less than the 6,789 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 8,892 degrees mean that there were 14.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 629 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($36,956) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,580) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,294) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.271% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.274% 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 Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (42.2k), Some college (26.8k), and Secondary Education (16.4k).

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 Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH was $163,800 in 2023, which is 0.54 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $153,800 to $163,800, a 6.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH is 69.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH have an average commute time of 24.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH is $55,354. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH was Delaware County (South) PUMA, OH with a value of $152,746, followed by Hamilton County (East)--Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Butler County (Southeast)--Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $127,376 and $120,065.

Housing

Property

$163,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,578

$39,384

Median Property Taxes

±$1,375

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 Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.7%

Homeownership

2023

63.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 69.7% of the housing units in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH was Delaware County (South) PUMA, OH with a value of $152,746, followed by Hamilton County (East)--Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Butler County (Southeast)--Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $127,376 and $120,065.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH 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.

$55,354

Median Household Income

± $2,213

56.5k

Number of Households

± 1,648

In 2023, the median household income of the 56.5k households in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH grew to $55,354 from the previous year's value of $52,226.

The following chart displays the households in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, 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.

Wage Distribution

0.444

2022 Wage GINI in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH

0.445

2021 Wage GINI in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH

In 2022, the income inequality in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH was 0.444 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.333% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (75.3%)
Worked At Home (9.23%)
Carpooled (7.62%)

In 2023, 75.3% of workers in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.23%) and those who carpooled to work (7.62%).

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

24.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH have a shorter commute time (24.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 4.14% of the workforce in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH (24.1k out of 133k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.8% of the population of Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH has health coverage, with 46.9% on employee plans, 19.9% on Medicaid, 14.1% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 1.68% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ohio see 1292 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0775% increase from the previous year (1291 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1554 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 329 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,292 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ohio

Primary care physicians in Ohio see an average of 1,292 patients per year. This represents a 0.0775% increase from the previous year (1,291 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.8% under 18 years, 24.6% between 18 and 34 years, 36.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.18%

Uninsured

46.9%

Employer Coverage

19.9%

Medicaid

14.1%

Medicare

11.3%

Non-Group

1.68%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH declined by 6.97% from 6.64% to 6.18%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.