Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY

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2020 Population

185,195

2.04% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

39.3

1.55% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

16.3%

2.92% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$58,340

3.48% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$879,900

5.88% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

79,715

3.04% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY had a population of 185k people with a median age of 39.3 and a median household income of $58,340. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY declined from 189,058 to 185,195, a −2.04% decrease and its median household income grew from $56,379 to $58,340, a 3.48% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY are Asian (Non-Hispanic) (41.2%), White (Non-Hispanic) (39%), Other (Hispanic) (8.99%), White (Hispanic) (4.83%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.54%).

73.7% of the households in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY 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.

77.7% of the residents in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in NYC-Brooklyn Community District 11--Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY are Merkaz Bnos-Business School (72 degrees awarded in 2020), Empire Beauty School-Brooklyn (47 degrees), and Elyon College (30 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY was $879,900, and the homeownership rate was 37%.

Most people in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY used public transit to get to work, and the average commute time was 46.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY was 1 car per household.

Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY borders Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights PUMA, NY, Borough Park, Kensington & Ocean Parkway PUMA, NY, Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach & Homecrest PUMA, NY, and Brighton Beach & Coney Island PUMA, NY.

Population & Diversity

Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY is home to a population of 185k people, from which 77.7% are citizens. As of 2020, 54.6% of Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (101k people).

In 2020, there were 1.06 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (76.3k people) in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 72.2k White (Non-Hispanic) and 16.7k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY are Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (56,926 households), Spanish (20,214 households), and Russian (16,996 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

94,293

Women

50.9%

90,907

Men

49.1%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 185,200 inhabitants, with 49.1% men, and 50.9% women.

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Citizenship

77.7%

2020 Citizenship

77.7%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 77.7% of Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY was 77.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY

Asian (Non-Hispanic)
76.3k ± 2.59k
White (Non-Hispanic)
72.2k ± 2.82k
Other (Hispanic)
16.7k ± 1.88k

15.6%

Hispanic Population

28.9k people

15.6% of the people in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY are hispanic (28.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
36,931 ± 4,222 people
Ukraine
6,687 ± 1,971 people
Italy
5,029 ± 1,717 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY was China, the natal country of 36,931 Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY residents, followed by Ukraine with 6,687 and Italy with 5,029.

Foreign-Born Population

54.6%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

101k people

55.4%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

105k people

As of 2020, 54.6% of Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY residents (101k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY was 55.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
56,926 households (33.2%)
Spanish
20,214 households (11.8%)
Russian
16,996 households (9.91%)

73.7% of the households in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY was Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese). 33.2% of the households in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY reported speaking Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
638 ± 144
Gulf War (2001-)
598 ± 169
Korea
441 ± 254

Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.07 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY employs 79.7k people. The largest industries in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY are Construction (7,134 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,304 people), and Home health care services (5,251 people), and the highest paying industries are Nondepository credit & related activities ($160,453), Newspaper publishers ($119,722), and Computer & peripheral equipment manufacturing ($112,133).

Males in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.03 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,001. The income inequality in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

37,250

Women

46.7%

42,465

Men

53.3%

The workforce of Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY in 2020 was 79,715 people, with 46.7% woman, and 53.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY.

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Occupations

79.7k

2020 Value

−3.04%

1 Year decline

± −3.04%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY declined at a rate of −3.04%, from 82.2k employees to 79.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY, are Home health aides (4,003 people), Construction laborers (2,520 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,065 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (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

79.7k

2020 Value

−3.04%

1 Year decline

± −3.04%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY declined at a rate of −3.04%, from 82.2k employees to 79.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY, are Construction (7,134 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,304 people), and Home health care services (5,251 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,603

Median earning men ± $1,526

$31,261

Median earning women ± $1,001

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Information ($81,299), Public Administration ($68,891), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,419).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,078), Public Administration ($55,514), and Information ($52,222).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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 New York. 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 New York.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $140B, followed by Electronics ($74.5B) and Mixed freight ($67.4B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New York.

$818B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

98% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $818B. This is expected to increase 98% to $1.62T by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$67.2B
Pennsylvania
$49.9B
California
$31.3B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $67.2B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.9B and California and $31.3B.

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

Civics

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 27 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

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

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 27 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 New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY awarded 170 degrees. The student population of Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 178 male students and 317 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY are White (75 and 44.1%), followed by Asian (57 and 33.5%), Black or African American (26 and 15.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (9 and 5.29%).

The largest universities in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are Merkaz Bnos-Business School (72 and 42.4%), Empire Beauty School-Brooklyn (47 and 27.6%), and Elyon College (30 and 17.6%).

The most popular majors in NYC-Brooklyn Community District 11--Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY are Medical Office Management (59 and 34.7%), General Cosmetology (47 and 27.6%), and Judaic Studies (30 and 17.6%).

The median tuition cost in NYC-Brooklyn Community District 11--Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY for private four year colleges is $19,000.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2020 in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 59.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 495 (36% men and 64% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 495 students enrolled in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY, 36% men and 64% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 278 records, of which 37.8% were women and 62.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Judaic Studies
3 degree-majors awarded
General Cosmetology
47 degree-majors awarded
Medical Office Management
12 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in NYC-Brooklyn Community District 11--Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY was Judaic Studies with 3 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in NYC-Brooklyn Community District 11--Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Merkaz Bnos-Business School
72 degrees awarded
Empire Beauty School-Brooklyn
47 degrees awarded
Elyon College
30 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Merkaz Bnos-Business School with 72 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 24 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY, which is 0.164 times less than the 146 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 75 degrees mean that there were 1.32 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 57 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($19,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($100) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($500) 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 2020, 3.74% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 4.46% 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 Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (38.1k), Bachelors Degree (30k), and Primary Education (24.8k).

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 Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY was $879,900 in 2020, which is 3.83 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $831,000 to $879,900, a 5.88% increase. The homeownership rate in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY is 37%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 46.5 minutes, and they used public transit to get to work. Car ownership in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY is $58,340. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $153,924, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $146,985 and $144,352.

Housing

Property

$879,900

Median Property Value 2020

±$13,235

$23,530

Median Property Taxes

±$1,018

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 Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

37%

Homeownership

2020

69.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 37% of the housing units in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 36%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $153,924, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $146,985 and $144,352.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY 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.

$58,340

Median Household Income

± $1,708

63.6k

Number of Households

± 1,540

In 2020, the median household income of the 63.6k households in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY grew to $58,340 from the previous year's value of $56,379.

The following chart displays the households in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY 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

0.456

2020 Wage GINI in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY

0.449

2019 Wage GINI in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY

In 2020, the income inequality in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.63% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Public Transit (55.3%)
Drove Alone (23.3%)
Walked (7.46%)

In 2020, 55.3% of workers in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY used public transit to get to work, followed by those who drove alone to work (23.3%) and those who walked to work (7.46%).

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

46.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY have a longer commute time (46.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 8.27% of the workforce in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY (30k out of 184k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY is White, followed by Asian 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

91.6% of the population of Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 34.5% on employee plans, 37% on Medicaid, 8.8% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 0.226% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New York was $9,778 in 2014. This is a 4.57% increase from the previous year ($9,351).

Primary care physicians in New York see 1194 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.05% decrease from the previous year (1219 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1174 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 329 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for New York. 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 New York, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,194 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,194 patients per year. This represents a 2.05% decrease from the previous year (1,219 patients).

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

Community Mobility

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

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

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.8% under 18 years, 21.2% between 18 and 34 years, 40% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.42%

Uninsured

34.5%

Employer Coverage

37%

Medicaid

8.8%

Medicare

11.1%

Non-Group

0.226%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY declined by 13% from 9.68% to 8.42%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bensonhurst & Bath Beach PUMA, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.