Davis County, UT

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2019 Population

355,481

1.07% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mike Lee

Republican Party

US Senator

Mitt Romney

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

31.7

0.955% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

5.41%

2.44% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$87,427

3.64% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$341,400

7.6% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

172,190

4.33% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Davis County, UT had a population of 355k people with a median age of 31.7 and a median household income of $87,427. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Davis County, UT grew from 351,713 to 355,481, a 1.07% increase and its median household income grew from $84,358 to $87,427, a 3.64% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Davis County, UT are White (Non-Hispanic) (83%), White (Hispanic) (7.91%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.39%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.91%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.37%). 0% of the households in Davis County, UT speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

97.8% of the residents in Davis County, UT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Davis County, UT are Davis Technical College (1,540 degrees awarded in 2019), Avalon School of Cosmetology-Layton (78 degrees), and Eagle Gate College-Layton (19 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Davis County, UT was $341,400, and the homeownership rate was 75.7%. Most people in Davis County, UT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Davis County, UT was 2 cars per household.

Davis County, UT borders Box Elder County, UT, Morgan County, UT, Salt Lake County, UT, Tooele County, UT, and Weber County, UT.

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Diversity

Davis County, UT is home to a population of 355k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2019, 11.9% of Davis County, UT residents were born outside of the country (42.2k people).

In 2019, there were 10.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (295k people) in Davis County, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28.1k White (Hispanic) and 8.5k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Davis County, UT

White (Non-Hispanic)
295k ± 767
White (Hispanic)
28.1k ± 3.01k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
8.5k ± 1.38k

10.2%

Hispanic Population

36.1k people

10.2% of the people in Davis County, UT are hispanic (36.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Davis County, UT as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

11.9%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

42.2k people

4.42%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

15.6k people

As of 2019, 11.9% of Davis County, UT residents (42.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Davis County, UT was 4.42%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Davis County, UT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.6

In 2019, the median age of all people in Davis County, UT was 31.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 30, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 44. But people in Davis County, UT are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Davis County, UT residents was 31.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Utah.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
104,265 ± 7,798 people
India
13,318 ± 2,827 people
Venezuela
9,906 ± 2,440 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Utah was Mexico, the natal country of 104,265 Utah residents, followed by India with 13,318 and Venezuela with 9,906.

Citizenship

97.8%

2019 Citizenship

98.3%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 97.8% of Davis County, UT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Davis County, UT was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Davis County, UT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
7,150 ± 1,460
Vietnam
4,773 ± 964
Gulf War (1990s)
1,890 ± 579

Davis County, UT has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.5 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Utah. 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 Utah, 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 Utah.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Utah (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 Utah.

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 Utah. 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 Utah.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Utah 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 Davis County, UT is $87,427. In 2019, the tract with the highest median household income in Davis County, UT was Census Tract 1262.03 with a value of $137,889, followed by Census Tract 1261.04 and Census Tract 1264.05, with respective values of $133,262 and $130,104.

Males in Utah have an average income that is 1.56 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,724. The income inequality in Utah (measured using the Gini index) is 0.484, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Davis County, UT employs 172k people. The largest industries in Davis County, UT are Health Care & Social Assistance (22,789 people), Retail Trade (21,288 people), and Manufacturing (18,426 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($87,384), Public Administration ($65,279), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($64,364).

Wages

Median Household Income

$87,427

2019 value

± $4,701

3.64%

1 Year Growth

± 6.3%

Households in Davis County, UT have a median annual income of $87,427, 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 $84,358 in 2018, which represents a 3.64% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Davis County, UT compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Utah.

$71,335

Average Male Salary in Utah

± $2,107

$45,724

Average Female Salary in Utah

± $1,425

In 2019, full-time male employees in Utah made 1.56 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Utah by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Utah.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Utah

Asian
$54,401 ± $7,850
White
$52,494 ± $1,323
American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$43,307 ± $8,496

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Utah workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.04 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Utah.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Utah by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Davis County, UT is from Utah.

0.484

2019 Wage GINI in Utah

0.477

2018 Wage GINI in Utah

In 2019, the income inequality in Utah was 0.484 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.4% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Utah was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Utah in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Utah across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1262.03
Census Tract 1261.04
Census Tract 1264.05

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Davis County, UT was Census Tract 1262.03 with a value of $137,889, followed by Census Tract 1261.04 and Census Tract 1264.05, with respective values of $133,262 and $130,104.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Davis County, UT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

5.41% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Davis County, UT (18.6k out of 343k 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 Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

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
14,729 ± 885
Hispanic
4,420 ± 552
Other
1,285 ± 386

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Davis County, UT is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

172k

2019 Value

± 7,054

4.33%

1 Year growth

± 5.49%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Davis County, UT grew at a rate of 4.33%, from 165k employees to 172k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Davis County, UT, are Management Occupations (22,959 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (20,977 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (18,065 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Davis County, UT.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Davis County, UT, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (22,959 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (20,977 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (18,065 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Davis County, UT has an unusually high number of residents working as Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (1.44 times higher than expected), Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (1.32 times), and Management Occupations (1.24 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Davis County, UT, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($83,086), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($80,615), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($80,237).

Industries

Employment by Industries

172k

2019 Value

± 7,054

4.33%

1 Year growth

± 5.49%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Davis County, UT grew at a rate of 4.33%, from 165k employees to 172k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Davis County, UT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (22,789 people), Retail Trade (21,288 people), and Manufacturing (18,426 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Davis County, UT, though some of these residents may live in Davis County, UT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Davis County, UT, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (22,789 people), Retail Trade (21,288 people), and Manufacturing (18,426 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Davis County, UT has an unusually high number of Public Administration (1.63 times higher than expected), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (1.22 times), and Retail Trade (1.14 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Davis County, UT, by median earnings, are Utilities ($87,384), Public Administration ($65,279), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($64,364).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Utah product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $14.9B, followed by Mixed freight ($12.6B) and Textiles/leather ($12.6B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Utah.

$142B

2018 Value in Utah

$303B

Projected 2045 Value in Utah

114% growth

In 2018, total outbound Utah trade was $142B. This is expected to increase 114% to $303B by 2045.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$12.3B
Nevada
$9.25B
Colorado
$6.3B

In 2018, the top outbound Utah domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $12.3B, followed by Nevada with $9.25B and Colorado and $6.3B.

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

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Davis County, UT went to Donald J. Trump with 45% of the vote. The runner-up was Other (34.3%), followed by Hillary Rodham Clinton (20.8%). The most partisan county was Piute County, UT with 85.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Mike Lee and Mitt Romney are the senators currently representing the state of Utah. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Utah 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 Popular Vote Over Time

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (45%)
Republican Party
Other (34.3%)
Other Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (20.8%)
Democratic Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Utah went to Donald J. Trump with 45% of the vote. The runner-up was Other (34.3%), followed by Hillary Rodham Clinton (20.8%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Utah for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Davis County, UT

45% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Utah

Piute County, UT
85.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Emery County, UT
79.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Duchesne County, UT
79.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Utah was Piute County, UT with 85.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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

US Senators from Utah

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

Mike Lee

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitt Romney

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Mike Lee and Mitt Romney are the senators currently representing Utah.

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

US Representatives from Utah

Utah 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 Utah have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Davis County, UT awarded 1,637 degrees. The student population of Davis County, UT is skewed towards men, with 2,342 male students and 1,790 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Davis County, UT are White (1,310 and 80%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (203 and 12.4%), Two or More Races (41 and 2.5%), and Black or African American (32 and 1.95%).

The largest universities in Davis County, UT by number of degrees awarded are Davis Technical College (1,540 and 94.1%), Avalon School of Cosmetology-Layton (78 and 4.76%), and Eagle Gate College-Layton (19 and 1.16%).

The most popular majors in Davis County, UT are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (310 and 18.9%), General Cosmetology (106 and 6.48%), and Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (93 and 5.68%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Home Health Aide
82 degree-majorss awarded
Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
310 degree-majorss awarded
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
87 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Davis County, UT was Home Health Aide with 82 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Davis County, UT according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Davis Technical College
1,540 degrees awarded
Avalon School of Cosmetology-Layton
78 degrees awarded
Eagle Gate College-Layton
19 degrees awarded

In 2019, the Davis County, UT institution with the largest number of graduating students was Davis Technical College with 1,540 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

611

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,026

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 611 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Davis County, UT, which is 0.596 times less than the 1,026 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Davis County, UT by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,310 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
203 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
41 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Davis County, UT was White students. These 1,310 degrees mean that there were 6.45 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 203 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Davis County, UT was $341,400 in 2019, which is 1.42 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $317,300 to $341,400, a 7.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Davis County, UT is 75.7%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Davis County, UT have an average commute time of 21.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Davis County, UT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$341,400

2019 Median

± $6,854

$317,300

2018 Median

± $7,148

In 2019, the median property value in Davis County, UT grew to to $341,400 from the previous year's value of $317,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Davis County, UT 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 Davis County, UT 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.

$87,427

Median Household Income

± $4,701

109k

Number of Households

± 5,088

In 2019, the median household income of the 109k households in Davis County, UT grew to $87,427 from the previous year's value of $84,358.

The following chart displays the households in Davis County, UT 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

$2k - $3k

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Davis County, UT distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Davis County, UT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

Rent vs Own

75.7%

2019 Homeownership

77.9%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 75.7% of the housing units in Davis County, UT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 77.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Davis County, UT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

21.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Davis County, UT have a shorter commute time (21.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 1.51% of the workforce in Davis County, UT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Davis County, UT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (80.8%)
Carpooled (7.96%)
Worked At Home (7.28%)

In 2019, 80.8% of workers in Davis County, UT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.96%) and those who worked at home (7.28%).

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 Davis County, UT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Davis County, UT have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

92.5% of the population of Davis County, UT has health coverage, with 64.1% on employee plans, 4.78% on Medicaid, 7.13% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 3.3% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Utah was $5,982 in 2014. This is a 5.73% increase from the previous year ($5,658).

Primary care physicians in Davis County, UT see 2081 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.23% decrease from the previous year (2107 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1457 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 462 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Daggett County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.2%). Additionally, San Juan County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (38.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,081 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Davis County, UT

Primary care physicians in Davis County, UT see an average of 2,081 patients per year. This represents a 1.23% decrease from the previous year (2,107 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Davis County, UT 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 Utah.

$5,982

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Utah

$3,657

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,484

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,084

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Utah (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.73%, from $5,658 to $5,982.

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

Health Care Coverage

7.49%

Uninsured

64.1%

Employer Coverage

4.78%

Medicaid

7.13%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

3.3%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Davis County, UT grew by 38.3% from 5.42% to 7.49%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Davis County, UT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.