Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS

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2022 Population

172,232

23.5% 1-year decline

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

34.1

50.5% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

24.5%

19.7% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$44,211

54.2% 1-year decline

2022 Median Property Value

$118,200

51% 1-year decline

2022 Employed Population

69,642

28.9% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS had a population of 172k people with a median age of 34.1 and a median household income of $44,211. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS declined from 225,086 to 172,232, a −23.5% decrease and its median household income declined from $96,526 to $44,211, a −54.2% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (76.1%), White (Non-Hispanic) (20.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.18%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.73%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.557%).

3.36% of the households in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.8% of the residents in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS are Jackson State University (1,760 degrees awarded in 2022), Belhaven University (1,654 degrees), and Mississippi College (1,436 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS was $118,200, and the homeownership rate was 50.3%.

Most people in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS was 2 cars per household.

Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS borders Central Region--Madison & Rankin Counties PUMA, MS, Central Region--Byram, Terry, Utica & Vicksburg City PUMA, MS, and Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS.

United States Mississippi

Population & Diversity

Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS is home to a population of 172k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2022, 1.82% of Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS residents were born outside of the country (3.14k people).

In 2022, there were 3.8 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (131k people) in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 34.5k White (Non-Hispanic) and 2.03k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS are Spanish (3,080 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (318 households), and Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa (295 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

89,636

Women

54.5%

74,692

Men

45.5%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 164,328 inhabitants, with 45.5% men, and 54.5% women.

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

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Citizenship

98.8%

2022 Citizenship

98.6%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.8% of Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
131k ± 1.6k
White (Non-Hispanic)
34.5k ± 1.05k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.03k ± 550

1.76%

Hispanic Population

3.03k people

1.76% of the people in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS are hispanic (3.03k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
555 ± 577 people
Honduras
381 ± 479 people
India
363 ± 467 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS was Mexico, the natal country of 555 Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS residents, followed by Honduras with 381 and India with 363.

Foreign-Born Population

1.82%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.14k people

2.26%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.08k people

As of 2022, 1.82% of Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS residents (3.14k 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 Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS was 2.26%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,080 households (1.92%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
318 households (0.198%)
Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa
295 households (0.184%)

3.36% of the households in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS 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 Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS was Spanish. 1.92% of the households in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,161 ± 344
Gulf War (2001-)
1,215 ± 290
Gulf War (1990s)
1,142 ± 250

Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.78 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS employs 69.6k people. The largest industries in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS are Restaurants & Food Services (6,818 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,362 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,264 people), and the highest paying industries are Rail transportation ($194,899), Telecommunications, except wired telecommunications carriers ($161,395), and Legal services ($148,226).

Males in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,969. The income inequality in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

54,315

Women

54.3%

45,761

Men

45.7%

The workforce of Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS in 2020 was 100,076 people, with 54.3% woman, and 45.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS.

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Occupations

69.6k

2022 Value

−28.9%

1 Year decline

± −28.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS declined at a rate of −28.9%, from 97.9k employees to 69.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS, are Cooks (2,641 people), Registered nurses (2,203 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,056 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Mississippi (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

69.6k

2022 Value

−28.9%

1 Year decline

± −28.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS declined at a rate of −28.9%, from 97.9k employees to 69.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS, are Restaurants & Food Services (6,818 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,362 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,264 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS, though some of these residents may live in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,042

Median earning men ± $1,648

$29,448

Median earning women ± $957

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($51,098), Information ($50,556), and Manufacturing ($48,098).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Information ($43,065), Public Administration ($42,782), and Wholesale Trade ($41,950).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.38%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.17M people employed in Mississippi. This represents a 1.38% 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 12.5%.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 57.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.611%).

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Mississippi. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Mississippi 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 Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS. Showing the available data for Mississippi.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.611%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 57.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.611%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Mississippi

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Roger Wicker

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on December 31, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on April 9, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Thad Cochran.

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing Mississippi.

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Mississippi

Mississippi 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 Mississippi have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS awarded 5,224 degrees. The student population of Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 5,466 male students and 10,193 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS are Black or African American (2,854 and 55.9%), followed by White (1,495 and 29.3%), Unknown (501 and 9.81%), and Hispanic or Latino (109 and 2.13%).

The largest universities in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS by number of degrees awarded are Jackson State University (1,760 and 33.7%), Belhaven University (1,654 and 31.7%), and Mississippi College (1,436 and 27.5%).

The most popular majors in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS are General Business Administration & Management (833 and 15.9%), General Education (327 and 6.26%), and General Educational Leadership & Administration (302 and 5.78%).

The median tuition costs in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS are $27,980 for private four year colleges, and $8,270 and $8,270 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 15,659 (34.9% men and 65.1% women).

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

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 15,659 students enrolled in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS, 34.9% men and 65.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 9,668 records, of which 68.7% were women and 31.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
147 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
288 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
194 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS was Registered Nursing with 147 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Jackson State University
1,760 degrees awarded
Belhaven University
1,654 degrees awarded
Mississippi College
1,436 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Jackson State University with 1,760 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,538 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS, which is 0.417 times less than the 3,686 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 2,854 degrees mean that there were 1.91 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 1,495 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($27,980) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,442) 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, 1.14% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.607% 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 Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS in 2022 were Some college (35.7k), High School or Equivalent (30.5k), and Bachelors Degree (21.8k).

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 Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS was $118,200 in 2022, which is 0.419 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $241,000 to $118,200, a 51% decrease. The homeownership rate in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS is 50.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS have an average commute time of 20.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS is $44,211. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS was North Delta Region--DeSoto County--Southaven City PUMA, MS with a value of $79,666, followed by Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS and Central Region--Madison & Rankin Counties PUMA, MS, with respective values of $72,380 and $71,612.

Housing

Property

$118,200

Median Property Value 2022

±$3,742

$34,699

Median Property Taxes

±$1,535

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 Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

50.3%

Homeownership

2022

66.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 50.3% of the housing units in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 52.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS was North Delta Region--DeSoto County--Southaven City PUMA, MS with a value of $79,666, followed by Central Region--Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS and Central Region--Madison & Rankin Counties PUMA, MS, with respective values of $72,380 and $71,612.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS 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.

$44,211

Median Household Income

± $2,150

69k

Number of Households

± 2,321

In 2022, the median household income of the 69k households in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS declined from $44,211 from the previous year's value of $96,526.

The following chart displays the households in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.456

2022 Wage GINI in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS

0.432

2021 Wage GINI in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS

In 2022, the income inequality in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 5.7% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (77.4%)
Carpooled (13.1%)
Worked At Home (6.64%)

In 2022, 77.4% of workers in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.1%) and those who worked at home (6.64%).

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

20.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS have a shorter commute time (20.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 0.84% of the workforce in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

24.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS (40.5k out of 165k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS is Black, followed by White 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

86.4% of the population of Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS has health coverage, with 37.5% on employee plans, 26.1% on Medicaid, 9.64% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.54% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Mississippi see 1860 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.59% decrease from the previous year (1890 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2031 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 543 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,860 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mississippi

Primary care physicians in Mississippi see an average of 1,860 patients per year. This represents a 1.59% decrease from the previous year (1,890 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.4% under 18 years, 25% between 18 and 34 years, 34.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 14% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.8% were men and 55.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

13.6%

Uninsured

37.5%

Employer Coverage

26.1%

Medicaid

9.64%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.54%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS grew by 3.48% from 13.1% to 13.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Central Region--Jackson and Clinton Cities PUMA, MS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.