Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

2.24M

1.36% 1-year growth

2021 Median Age

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

11.6%

0.663% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$70,308

5.83% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$187,000

6.67% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

1.12M

1.33% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN had a population of 2.24M people with a median age of 38 and a median household income of $70,308. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN grew from 2.21M to 2.24M, a 1.36% increase and its median household income grew from $66,435 to $70,308, a 5.83% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.17%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.75%), and White (Hispanic) (1.82%).

None of the households in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN 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.

97.2% of the residents in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN are University of Cincinnati-Main Campus (11,947 degrees awarded in 2021), Miami University-Oxford (5,964 degrees), and Northern Kentucky University (3,686 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN was $187,000, and the homeownership rate was 67.5%.

Most people in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN was 2 cars per household.

Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN borders Connersville, IN, Dayton, OH, Lexington-Fayette, KY, Maysville, KY, Richmond, IN, and Wilmington, OH.

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Population & Diversity

Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN is home to a population of 2.24M people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.12% of Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN residents were born outside of the country (115k people).

In 2021, there were 6.62 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.76M people) in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 266k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 71.1k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.2%

2021 Citizenship

97.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.2% of Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.76M ± 1.79k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
266k ± 2.24k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
71.1k ± 3.18k

3.47%

Hispanic Population

77.9k people

3.47% of the people in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN are hispanic (77.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
174,412 ± 17,094 people
India
112,203 ± 13,512 people
China
63,096 ± 10,244 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 174,412 Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana residents, followed by India with 112,203 and China with 63,096.

Foreign-Born Population

5.12%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

115k people

4.96%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

110k people

As of 2021, 5.12% of Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN residents (115k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN was 4.96%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
40,572 ± 1,618
Gulf War (2001-)
20,702 ± 1,147
Gulf War (1990s)
16,274 ± 1,013

Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.96 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN employs 1.12M people. The largest industries in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN are Health Care & Social Assistance (165,595 people), Manufacturing (154,446 people), and Retail Trade (124,885 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($80,098), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($71,967), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($69,117).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,152. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.12M

2021 Value

± 8,799

1.33%

1 Year growth

± 1.09%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN grew at a rate of 1.33%, from 1.1M employees to 1.12M employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (129,839 people), Management Occupations (124,534 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (109,363 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana (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

1.12M

2021 Value

± 8,799

1.33%

1 Year growth

± 1.09%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN grew at a rate of 1.33%, from 1.1M employees to 1.12M employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (165,595 people), Manufacturing (154,446 people), and Retail Trade (124,885 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, though some of these residents may live in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,826

Median earning men ± $528

$36,299

Median earning women ± $481

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,762), Public Administration ($67,233), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($64,162).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($49,065), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,856), and Information ($47,351).

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

18,073
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
12,346
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
11,035
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$26.7M
Manufacturing
$19.4M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$15.8M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $181B, followed by Machinery ($120B) and Mixed freight ($117B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.

$465B

2020 Value in Indiana

$895B

Projected 2050 Value in Indiana

92.4% growth

$330B

2020 Value in Kentucky

$644B

Projected 2050 Value in Kentucky

95% growth

In 2020, total outbound Indiana trade was $465B. This is expected to increase 92.4% to $895B by 2050.

Comparatively, total outbound Kentucky trade was $330B. This is expected to increase 95% to $644B by 2050.

Total outbound Ohio trade was $651B. This is expected to increase 91% to $1.24T by 2050.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.

Most Common Trade Partners

Michigan
$92.4B
Illinois
$78B
Texas
$61.5B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $92.4B, followed by Illinois with $78B and Texas and $61.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 56% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.38%).

Sherrod Brown, J. D. Vance, Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul, Todd Young, and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana is currently represented by 30 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 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN. Showing the available data for Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.38%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.

Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

J. D. Vance

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Mitch McConnell

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 1985

Rand Paul

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Todd Young

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Mike Braun

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Sherrod Brown, J. D. Vance, Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul, Todd Young, and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.

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 Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana

Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana is currently represented by 30 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 Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN awarded 35,076 degrees. The student population of Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 51,834 male students and 71,426 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN are White (25,198 and 76.5%), followed by Black or African American (3,155 and 9.58%), Hispanic or Latino (1,487 and 4.52%), and Two or More Races (1,095 and 3.33%).

The largest universities in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN by number of degrees awarded are University of Cincinnati-Main Campus (11,947 and 34.1%), Miami University-Oxford (5,964 and 17%), and Northern Kentucky University (3,686 and 10.5%).

The most popular majors in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN are Registered Nursing (2,684 and 7.65%), General Business Administration & Management (1,672 and 4.77%), and General Marketing & Marketing Management (949 and 2.71%).

The median tuition costs in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN are $18,408 for private four year colleges, and $5,747 and $16,552 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 123,260 (42.1% men and 57.9% 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 2021 there were 123,260 students enrolled in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, 42.1% men and 57.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 87,080 records, of which 57.5% were women and 42.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
1,438 degree-majors awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
848 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
706 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN was Registered Nursing with 1,438 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
11,947 degrees awarded
Miami University-Oxford
5,964 degrees awarded
Northern Kentucky University
3,686 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Cincinnati-Main Campus with 11,947 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 14,764 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, which is 0.727 times less than the 20,312 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 25,198 degrees mean that there were 7.99 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 3,155 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 ($18,408) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,098) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,000) 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

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.

Measure

In 2021, 0.695% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.68% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (5.94M), Some college (3.92M), and Bachelors Degree (2.95M).

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 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN was $187,000 in 2021, which is 0.764 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $175,300 to $187,000, a 6.67% increase. The homeownership rate in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN is 67.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN have an average commute time of 25.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN is $70,308. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN was Delaware County, OH with a value of $116,284, followed by Oldham County, KY and Hamilton County, IN, with respective values of $109,815 and $104,858.

Housing

Property

$187,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$1,517

$595,424

Median Property Taxes

±$6,003

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 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.5%

Homeownership

2021

64%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 67.5% of the housing units in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN was Delaware County, OH with a value of $116,284, followed by Oldham County, KY and Hamilton County, IN, with respective values of $109,815 and $104,858.

The following map shows all of the counties in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN 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.

$70,308

Median Household Income

± $700

882k

Number of Households

± 7,652

In 2021, the median household income of the 882k households in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN grew to $70,308 from the previous year's value of $66,435.

The following chart displays the households in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN is from Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Kentucky

0.454

2020 Wage GINI in Kentucky

0.449

2021 Wage GINI in Indiana

0.451

2020 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2021, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0758% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

In the same year, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.453 and income inequality had a 0.236% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kentucky was lower than than the national average of 0.478, meaning wages are distributed more evenly in Kentucky in comparison to the national average.

The income inequality in Indiana was 0.449 and income inequality had a 0.514% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478, meaning wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.8%)
Worked At Home (9.13%)
Carpooled (7.7%)

In 2021, 78.8% of workers in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.13%) and those who carpooled to work (7.7%).

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

25.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN have a shorter commute time (25.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.61% of the workforce in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN (254k out of 2.19M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN is White, followed by Black 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

94.6% of the population of Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN has health coverage, with 56.2% on employee plans, 15% on Medicaid, 12.3% on Medicare, 9.89% on non-group plans, and 1.17% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ohio see 1291 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.921% decrease from the previous year (1303 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1566 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 346 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Kentucky see 1536 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.454% decrease from the previous year (1543 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1519 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 388 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.

1,291 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ohio

1,536 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kentucky

1,495 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Indiana

Primary care physicians in Ohio see an average of 1,291 patients per year. This represents a 0.921% decrease from the previous year (1,303 patients).

Primary care physicians in Kentucky see an average of 1,536 patients per year. This represents a 0.454% decrease from the previous year (1,543 patients).

Primary care physicians in Indiana see an average of 1,495 patients per year. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year (1,498 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.2% under 18 years, 21.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 15% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.43%

Uninsured

56.2%

Employer Coverage

15%

Medicaid

12.3%

Medicare

9.89%

Non-Group

1.17%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN grew by 3.92% from 5.22% to 5.43%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.