Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA

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2024 Population

105,132

US Senator

Bill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

John Kennedy

Republican Party

2024 Poverty Rate

11%

7.37% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$89,378

0.0805% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$326,700

3.22% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

50,198

9.71% 1-year decline

About

14.2% of the households in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA 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.

93% of the residents in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA are ITI Technical College (240 degrees awarded in 2023), Fortis College-Baton Rouge (194 degrees), and Unitech Training Academy-Baton Rouge (104 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA was $326,700, and the homeownership rate was 65.6%.

Most people in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA was 2 cars per household.

Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA borders Capital Region Planning Commission 1--Baton Rouge Metropolitan Area (West) PUMA, LA, Capital Region Planning Commission 3--Baton Rouge City (North) PUMA, LA, Capital Region Planning Commission 8--Baton Rouge City (South) PUMA, LA, Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA, and Capital Region Planning Commission 6--Livingston & St. Helena Parishes PUMA, LA.

United States Louisiana

Population & Diversity

Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA is home to a population of 105k people, from which 93% are citizens. As of 2024, 10.8% of Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA residents were born outside of the country (11.4k people).

In 2024, there were 1.89 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (54.9k people) in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 29k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.09k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA are Spanish (7,830 households), Vietnamese (1,167 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (680 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

53,904

Women

51.4%

50,914

Men

48.6%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 104,818 inhabitants, with 48.6% men, and 51.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA.

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Citizenship

93%

2024 Citizenship

94.7%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 93% of Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA was 94.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA

White (Non-Hispanic)
54.9k ± 2.1k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
29k ± 2.41k
Other (Hispanic)
6.09k ± 1.17k

10.6%

Hispanic Population

11.1k people

10.6% of the people in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA are hispanic (11.1k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Honduras
2,257 ± 1,154 people
El Salvador
672 ± 634 people
Vietnam
669 ± 633 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA was Honduras, the natal country of 2,257 Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA residents, followed by El Salvador with 672 and Vietnam with 669.

Foreign-Born Population

10.8%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

11.4k people

9.37%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

9.83k people

As of 2024, 10.8% of Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA residents (11.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA was 9.37%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
7,830 households (8.01%)
Vietnamese
1,167 households (1.19%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
680 households (0.695%)

14.2% of the households in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA was Spanish. 8.01% of the households in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,370 ± 277
Gulf War (2001-)
950 ± 325
Gulf War (1990s)
555 ± 224

Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.44 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA.

Economy

The economy of Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA employs 50.2k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA were Restaurants & Food Services (3,293 people), Construction (2,954 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,830 people), and the highest paying industries were Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($248,326), Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($166,718), and Resin, synthetic rubber, & fibers & filaments manufacturing ($161,189).

Males in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA have an average income that is 1.61 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,898. The income inequality in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.5, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

24,660

Women

49.1%

25,538

Men

50.9%

The workforce of Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA in 2023 was 50,198 people, with 49.1% woman, and 50.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

50.2k

2023 Value

−9.71%

1 Year decline

± −9.71%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA declined at a rate of −9.71%, from 55.6k employees to 50.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA, are Other managers (1,756 people), Registered nurses (1,253 people), and Postsecondary teachers (1,096 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Louisiana (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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

50.2k

2023 Value

−9.71%

1 Year decline

± −9.71%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA declined at a rate of −9.71%, from 55.6k employees to 50.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,293 people), Construction (2,954 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,830 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA, though some of these residents may live in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$71,215

Median earning men ± $4,507

$43,422

Median earning women ± $4,153

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($145,626), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($119,145), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($104,118).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($66,063), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($63,889), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,921).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

1.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.94M people employed in Louisiana. This represents a 1.78% 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 14.4%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 60.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.2%), followed by Other (0.547%).

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing the state of Louisiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 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 Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA. Showing the available data for Louisiana.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (38.2%)
Democratic Party
Other (0.547%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 60.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.2%), followed by Other (0.547%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Louisiana

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

Bill Cassidy

Senator from Louisiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Kennedy

Senator from Louisiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing Louisiana.

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

Education

In 2023, universities in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA awarded 638 degrees. The student population of Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 667 male students and 599 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA are Black or African American (427 and 66.9%), White (181 and 28.4%), Hispanic or Latino (17 and 2.66%), and Two or More Races (5 and 0.784%).

The largest universities in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA by number of degrees awarded are ITI Technical College (240 and 37.6%), Fortis College-Baton Rouge (194 and 30.4%), and Unitech Training Academy-Baton Rouge (104 and 16.3%).

The most popular majors in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA are Medical Assistant (166 and 26%), Instrumentation Technology (72 and 11.3%), and HVAC Maintenance (64 and 10%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2015 in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 44.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 50%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 1,266 (52.7% men and 47.3% 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 2023 there were 1,266 students enrolled in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA, 52.7% men and 47.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 839 records, of which 56.9% were women and 43.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Medical Assistant
134 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
64 degrees awarded
Pharmacy Technician
35 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA was Medical Assistant with 134 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

ITI Technical College
240 degrees awarded
Fortis College-Baton Rouge
194 degrees awarded
Unitech Training Academy-Baton Rouge
104 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was ITI Technical College with 240 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 303 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA, which is 0.904 times less than the 335 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 427 degrees mean that there were 2.36 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 181 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, 2-year ($15,144) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($157) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,205) 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 2023, 1.1% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.54% 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 Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA in 2023 were Bachelors Degree (22k), Some college (19.4k), and High School or Equivalent (15.8k).

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 Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA was $326,700 in 2024, which is 0.982 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $316,500 to $326,700, a 3.22% increase. The homeownership rate in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA is 65.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA have an average commute time of 24.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$326,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$10,851

$26,848

Median Property Taxes

±$1,496

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 Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65.6%

Homeownership

2024

67.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 65.6% of the housing units in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 66%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

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

$89,378

Median Household Income

± $4,383

40.9k

Number of Households

± 2,101

In 2024, the median household income of the 40.9k households in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA declined from $89,378 from the previous year's value of $89,450.

The following chart displays the households in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.5

2023 Wage GINI in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA

0.497

2022 Wage GINI in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA

In 2023, the income inequality in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA was 0.5 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.503% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA was higher than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (78.5%)
Worked At Home (10.8%)
Carpooled (9.32%)

In 2024, 78.5% of workers in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.8%) and those who carpooled to work (9.32%).

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

24.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA have a shorter commute time (24.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.99% of the workforce in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA (11.5k out of 105k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA is Black, followed by White 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

93.1% of the population of Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA has health coverage, with 52.3% on employee plans, 15.3% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 0.645% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Louisiana see 1,441 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,441 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1692 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 283 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,441 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Louisiana

Primary care physicians in Louisiana see an average of 1,441 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,441 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.8% under 18 years, 23.1% between 18 and 34 years, 35% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.87%

Uninsured

52.3%

Employer Coverage

15.3%

Medicaid

12%

Medicare

12.8%

Non-Group

0.645%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA grew by 14.8% from 5.99% to 6.87%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.