Cary Town PUMA, NC

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2019 Population

136,232

0.185% 1-year decline

US Senator

Richard Burr

Republican Party

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

39.9

1.53% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

5.61%

17.4% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$91,822

3.75% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$328,000

5.33% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

71,772

0.302% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Cary Town PUMA, NC had a population of 136k people with a median age of 39.9 and a median household income of $91,822. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Cary Town PUMA, NC declined from 136,484 to 136,232, a −0.185% decrease and its median household income grew from $88,506 to $91,822, a 3.75% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cary Town PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.5%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (12.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.9%), White (Hispanic) (4.79%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.15%). 21.4% of the households in Cary Town PUMA, NC speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

90.3% of the residents in Cary Town PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wake County (West Central)--Cary Town PUMA, NC are Shepherds Theological Seminary (32 degrees awarded in 2020) and Mitchells Academy (413972) (14 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Cary Town PUMA, NC was $328,000, and the homeownership rate was 62.7%. Most people in Cary Town PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Cary Town PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Cary Town PUMA, NC borders Raleigh City (South & Central) PUMA, NC, Garner (South) & Fuquay-Varina Towns PUMA, NC, Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC, and Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC.

United States North Carolina

Diversity

Cary Town PUMA, NC is home to a population of 136k people, from which 90.3% are citizens. As of 2019, 19.2% of Cary Town PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (26.2k people).

In 2019, there were 5.51 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (92k people) in Cary Town PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.7k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 12.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Cary Town PUMA, NC are Spanish (8,536 speakers), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (2,608 speakers), and Hindi (1,568 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cary Town PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
92k ± 1.69k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
16.7k ± 952
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
12.1k ± 1.13k

8.71%

Hispanic Population

11.9k people

8.71% of the people in Cary Town PUMA, NC are hispanic (11.9k people).

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

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
8,536 speakers (6.64%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
2,608 speakers (2.03%)
Hindi
1,568 speakers (1.22%)

21.4% of Cary Town PUMA, NC citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in Cary Town PUMA, NC was Spanish. 6.64% of the overall population of Cary Town PUMA, NC are native Spanish speakers. 2.03% speak Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) and 1.22% speak Hindi, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

19.2%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

26.2k people

18.8%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

25.6k people

As of 2019, 19.2% of Cary Town PUMA, NC residents (26.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cary Town PUMA, NC was 18.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.8

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.2

In 2019, the median age of all people in Cary Town PUMA, NC was 39.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 39, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Cary Town PUMA, NC are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Cary Town PUMA, NC residents was 39.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
6,451 ± 1,925 people
Mexico
2,743 ± 1,273 people
China
1,610 ± 979 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Cary Town PUMA, NC was India, the natal country of 6,451 Cary Town PUMA, NC residents, followed by Mexico with 2,743 and China with 1,610.

Citizenship

90.3%

2019 Citizenship

90.3%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 90.3% of Cary Town PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Cary Town PUMA, NC was 90.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,705 ± 225
Gulf War (2001-)
1,093 ± 228
Gulf War (1990s)
1,016 ± 202

Cary Town PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.56 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (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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Employment by Industry Sector

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

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 North Carolina. 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 North Carolina.

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Community Mobility

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

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

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Economy

Median household income in Cary Town PUMA, NC is $91,822. In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Cary Town PUMA, NC was Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC with a value of $119,228, followed by Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $115,363 and $108,344.

Males in Cary Town PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.46 times higher than the average income of females, which is $66,495. The income inequality in Cary Town PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Cary Town PUMA, NC employs 71.8k people. The largest industries in Cary Town PUMA, NC are Computer Systems Design (7,501 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,906 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,261 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale electronic markets & agents & brokers ($250,993), Business, technical & trade schools and training ($171,880), and Vocational rehabilitation services ($150,769).

Wages

Median Household Income

$91,822

2019 value

± $2,088

3.75%

1 Year Growth

± 4.06%

Households in Cary Town PUMA, NC have a median annual income of $91,822, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $88,506 in 2018, which represents a 3.75% annual growth.

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

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

$96,916

Average Male Salary in Cary Town PUMA, NC

± $11,354

$66,495

Average Female Salary in Cary Town PUMA, NC

± $8,905

In 2019, full-time male employees in Cary Town PUMA, NC made 1.46 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Cary Town PUMA, NC by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Cary Town PUMA, NC

Asian
$83,022 ± $21,228
White
$78,306 ± $8,410
Two or More Races
$57,577 ± $45,186

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Cary Town PUMA, NC workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.06 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Cary Town PUMA, NC.

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

Wage Distribution

0.466

2019 Wage GINI in Cary Town PUMA, NC

0.466

2018 Wage GINI in Cary Town PUMA, NC

In 2019, the income inequality in Cary Town PUMA, NC was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.149% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Cary Town PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Cary Town PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

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

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Cary Town PUMA, NC was Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC with a value of $119,228, followed by Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $115,363 and $108,344.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

5.61% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cary Town PUMA, NC (7.62k out of 136k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
5,124 ± 597
Hispanic
1,752 ± 327
Asian
1,103 ± 281

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cary Town PUMA, NC is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

71.8k

2019 Value

0.302%

1 Year growth

± 0.302%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Cary Town PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 0.302%, from 71.6k employees to 71.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cary Town PUMA, NC, are Software developers (3,291 people), Other managers (3,229 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,711 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cary Town PUMA, NC.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Cary Town PUMA, NC, by number of employees, are Software developers (3,291 people), Other managers (3,229 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,711 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Cary Town PUMA, NC has an unusually high number of residents working as Computer network architects (8.81 times higher than expected), Software quality assurance analysts and testers (8.34 times), and Computer and information research scientists (8.31 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Cary Town PUMA, NC, by average salary, are Physicians ($250,061), Architectural & engineering managers ($233,388), and Chief executives & legislators ($232,758).

Industries

Employment by Industries

71.8k

2019 Value

0.302%

1 Year growth

± 0.302%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Cary Town PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 0.302%, from 71.6k employees to 71.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cary Town PUMA, NC, are Computer Systems Design (7,501 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,906 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,261 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cary Town PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Cary Town PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Cary Town PUMA, NC, by number of employees, are Computer Systems Design (7,501 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,906 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,261 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Cary Town PUMA, NC has an unusually high number of Software publishing (13.1 times higher than expected), Computer & peripheral equipment manufacturing (7.95 times), and Scientific research & development services (7.65 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Cary Town PUMA, NC, by average salary, are Wholesale electronic markets & agents & brokers ($250,993), Business, technical & trade schools and training ($171,880), and Vocational rehabilitation services ($150,769).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.9B, followed by Machinery ($49B) and Pharmaceuticals ($48.7B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$488B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

89.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $488B. This is expected to increase 89.6% to $926B by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$35.1B
Virginia
$27B
Georgia
$18.5B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $35.1B, followed by Virginia with $27B and Georgia and $18.5B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%). The most partisan county was Durham County, NC with 80.4% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

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

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Cary Town PUMA, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.881%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

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

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for North Carolina

49.9% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in North Carolina

Durham County, NC
80.4% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Yadkin County, NC
80% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Graham County, NC
79.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in North Carolina was Durham County, NC with 80.4% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

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

US Senators from North Carolina

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

Richard Burr

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Wake County (West Central)--Cary Town PUMA, NC awarded 46 degrees. The student population of Wake County (West Central)--Cary Town PUMA, NC is skewed towards men, with 112 male students and 44 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wake County (West Central)--Cary Town PUMA, NC are White (41 and 93.2%), followed by Asian (1 and 2.27%), Black or African American (1 and 2.27%), and Hispanic or Latino (1 and 2.27%).

The largest universities in Wake County (West Central)--Cary Town PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Shepherds Theological Seminary (32 and 69.6%) and Mitchells Academy (413972) (14 and 30.4%).

The most popular majors in Wake County (West Central)--Cary Town PUMA, NC are Theological Studies (32 and 69.6%) and General Cosmetology (14 and 30.4%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Theological Studies
32 degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Wake County (West Central)--Cary Town PUMA, NC was Theological Studies with 32 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Wake County (West Central)--Cary Town PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Shepherds Theological Seminary
32 degrees awarded
Mitchells Academy (413972)
14 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Wake County (West Central)--Cary Town PUMA, NC institution with the largest number of graduating students was Shepherds Theological Seminary with 32 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 22 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wake County (West Central)--Cary Town PUMA, NC, which is 0.917 times less than the 24 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Wake County (West Central)--Cary Town PUMA, NC by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
41 degrees awarded
Asian
1 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Wake County (West Central)--Cary Town PUMA, NC was White students. These 41 degrees mean that there were 41 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 1 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Cary Town PUMA, NC was $328,000 in 2019, which is 1.36 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $311,400 to $328,000, a 5.33% increase. The homeownership rate in Cary Town PUMA, NC is 62.7%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Cary Town PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 20.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cary Town PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$328,000

2019 Median

± $4,970

$311,400

2018 Median

± $4,718

In 2019, the median property value in Cary Town PUMA, NC grew to to $328,000 from the previous year's value of $311,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Cary Town PUMA, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cary Town PUMA, NC the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

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

$91,822

Median Household Income

± $2,088

53.9k

Number of Households

± 1,465

In 2019, the median household income of the 53.9k households in Cary Town PUMA, NC grew to $91,822 from the previous year's value of $88,506.

The following chart displays the households in Cary Town PUMA, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Cary Town PUMA, NC distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cary Town PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

62.7%

2019 Homeownership

62.7%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 62.7% of the housing units in Cary Town PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Cary Town PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

20.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cary Town PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (20.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.78% of the workforce in Cary Town PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (79.1%)
Worked At Home (9.1%)
Carpooled (8.76%)

In 2019, 79.1% of workers in Cary Town PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.1%) and those who carpooled to work (8.76%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Cary Town PUMA, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cary Town PUMA, NC have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

92.8% of the population of Cary Town PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 63.4% on employee plans, 6.16% on Medicaid, 9.38% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 0.916% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1405 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.496% decrease from the previous year (1412 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1718 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 389 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Jones County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (27.2%). Additionally, Bladen County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (49.1%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,405 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,405 patients per year. This represents a 0.496% decrease from the previous year (1,412 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

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

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

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

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$7,264

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in North Carolina

$3,859

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,225

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,260

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

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

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

Health Care Coverage

7.24%

Uninsured

63.4%

Employer Coverage

6.16%

Medicaid

9.38%

Medicare

12.9%

Non-Group

0.916%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cary Town PUMA, NC declined by 10% from 8.04% to 7.24%.

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