Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV

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US Senator

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jacky Rosen

Democratic Party

2022 Poverty Rate

9.75%

7.81% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$73,375

9.8% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$391,100

16.7% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

71,738

0.784% 1-year growth

About

In N/A, Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV had a population of N/A people with a median age of N/A and a median household income of $73,375. Between N/A and N/A the population of Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A and its median household income grew from $66,828 to $73,375, a 9.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV are White (Non-Hispanic) (71.4%), White (Hispanic) (7.55%), Other (Hispanic) (5.94%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.06%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.19%).

15.5% of the households in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV 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.

95.5% of the residents in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV are Western Nevada College (1,049 degrees awarded in 2022) and Sierra Academy of Style (73 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV was $391,100, and the homeownership rate was 72.1%.

Most people in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV was 2 cars per household.

Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV borders Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Inyo, Mariposa, Mono & Tuolumne Counties PUMA, CA, El Dorado County--El Dorado Hills, South Lake Tahoe City & Placerville City PUMA, CA, Placer County (East/High Country Region)--Auburn & Colfax Cities PUMA, CA, Washoe County (North)--Sparks City PUMA, NV, Washoe County (South) PUMA, NV, and Rural Nevada PUMA, NV.

United States California Nevada

Population & Diversity

Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV is home to a population of N/A people, from which 95.5% are citizens. As of 2022, 8.79% of Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV residents were born outside of the country (15.1k people).

In 2022, there were 9.46 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (122k people) in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.9k White (Hispanic) and 10.2k 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 Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV are Spanish (20,215 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (805 households), and Vietnamese (513 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

83,061

Women

48.4%

88,467

Men

51.6%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 171,528 inhabitants, with 51.6% men, and 48.4% women.

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

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Citizenship

95.5%

2022 Citizenship

95.5%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 95.5% of Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV was 95.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV

White (Non-Hispanic)
122k ± 645
White (Hispanic)
12.9k ± 1.01k
Other (Hispanic)
10.2k ± 964

19%

Hispanic Population

32.6k people

19% of the people in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV are hispanic (32.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
7,863 ± 2,127 people
Philippines
931 ± 747 people
El Salvador
639 ± 619 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV was Mexico, the natal country of 7,863 Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV residents, followed by Philippines with 931 and El Salvador with 639.

Foreign-Born Population

8.79%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

15.1k people

8.63%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

14.6k people

As of 2022, 8.79% of Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV residents (15.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV was 8.63%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
20,215 households (12.4%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
805 households (0.493%)
Vietnamese
513 households (0.314%)

15.5% of the households in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV was Spanish. 12.4% of the households in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
6,222 ± 418
Gulf War (2001-)
2,428 ± 398
Gulf War (1990s)
1,986 ± 306

Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.56 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV employs 71.7k people. The largest industries in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV are Construction (5,782 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,329 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,165 people), and the highest paying industries are Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($152,162), Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($150,059), and Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($141,450).

Males in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,422. The income inequality in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV (measured using the Gini index) is 0.435, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

31,751

Women

46.8%

36,133

Men

53.2%

The workforce of Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV in 2020 was 67,884 people, with 46.8% woman, and 53.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV.

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Occupations

71.7k

2022 Value

0.784%

1 Year growth

± 0.784%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV grew at a rate of 0.784%, from 71.2k employees to 71.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV, are Other managers (2,196 people), Retail salespersons (1,897 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,661 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Nevada (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

71.7k

2022 Value

0.784%

1 Year growth

± 0.784%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV grew at a rate of 0.784%, from 71.2k employees to 71.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV, are Construction (5,782 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,329 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,165 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV, though some of these residents may live in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,990

Median earning men ± $1,741

$36,258

Median earning women ± $1,233

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($76,042), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($71,450), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,732).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($65,993), Public Administration ($56,879), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,023).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% 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%.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Nevada went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.05%).

Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen are the senators currently representing the state of Nevada. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Nevada is currently represented by 4 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 Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV. Showing the available data for Nevada.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (47.7%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.05%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Nevada went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.05%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Nevada for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Nevada

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Catherine Cortez Masto

Senator from Nevada

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Jacky Rosen

Senator from Nevada

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen are the senators currently representing Nevada.

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Nevada

Nevada is currently represented by 4 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 Nevada have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV awarded 1,122 degrees. The student population of Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,662 male students and 2,004 female students.

The largest universities in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV by number of degrees awarded are Western Nevada College (1,049 and 93.5%) and Sierra Academy of Style (73 and 6.51%).

The most popular majors in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV are Liberal Arts & Sciences (272 and 24.2%), Welding Technology (105 and 9.36%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (101 and 9%).

The median tuition cost in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV for a public four year colleges is $3,383 for in-state students and $11,283 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 3,666 students enrolled in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV, 45.3% men and 54.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,021 records, of which 53.9% were women and 46.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Physical Sciences
95 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
48 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
272 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV was Physical Sciences with 95 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Western Nevada College
1,049 degrees awarded
Sierra Academy of Style
73 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Western Nevada College with 1,049 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

Public, 4-year or above ($3,383) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($455) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,400) 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, 0.74% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.628% 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 Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (40.3k), Some college (38.6k), and Bachelors Degree (20.3k).

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 Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV was $391,100 in 2022, which is 1.39 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $335,000 to $391,100, a 16.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV is 72.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV have an average commute time of 25.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV is $73,375. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV was Washoe County (South) PUMA, NV with a value of $109,168, followed by Clark County (Central)--Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV and Clark County (North)--Las Vegas (Northeast) & North Las Vegas (Outer) Cities PUMA, NV, with respective values of $98,543 and $91,319.

Housing

Property

$391,100

Median Property Value 2022

±$6,322

N/A

Median Property Taxes

±N/A

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 Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.1%

Homeownership

2022

71.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 72.1% of the housing units in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (N/A)

In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (N/A) in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV was Washoe County (South) PUMA, NV with a value of $109,168, followed by Clark County (Central)--Henderson City (West) PUMA, NV and Clark County (North)--Las Vegas (Northeast) & North Las Vegas (Outer) Cities PUMA, NV, with respective values of $98,543 and $91,319.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV colored by their Median Household Income (N/A).

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Household Income

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

$73,375

Median Household Income

± $1,972

69.3k

Number of Households

± 1,913

In 2022, the median household income of the 69.3k households in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV grew to $73,375 from the previous year's value of $66,828.

The following chart displays the households in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV 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

0.435

2022 Wage GINI in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV

0.44

2021 Wage GINI in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV

In 2022, the income inequality in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV was 0.435 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.95% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (76%)
Carpooled (11.4%)
Worked At Home (8%)

In 2022, 76% of workers in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.4%) and those who worked at home (8%).

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

25.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV have a shorter commute time (25.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, N/A% of the workforce in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.75% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV (16.4k out of 168k 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 55 - 64, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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

90.6% of the population of Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV has health coverage, with 44.4% on employee plans, 12.5% on Medicaid, 17.9% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 2.44% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Nevada see 1696 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.586% decrease from the previous year (1706 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1559 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 416 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in California see 1234 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.484% decrease from the previous year (1240 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1102 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 236 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nevada and California.

1,696 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Nevada

1,234 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in California

Primary care physicians in Nevada see an average of 1,696 patients per year. This represents a 0.586% decrease from the previous year (1,706 patients).

Primary care physicians in California see an average of 1,234 patients per year. This represents a 0.484% decrease from the previous year (1,240 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.4% under 18 years, 17.2% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.41%

Uninsured

44.4%

Employer Coverage

12.5%

Medicaid

17.9%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

2.44%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV grew by 5.15% from 8.95% to 9.41%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas & Storey Counties PUMA, NV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.