Dodge County, NE

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2020 Population

36,565

0.273% 1-year decline

US Senator

Deb Fischer

Republican Party

US Senator

Ben Sasse

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

39.2

0.771% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

11.2%

10.8% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$58,439

8.05% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$137,100

5.3% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

18,229

1.17% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Dodge County, NE had a population of 36.6k people with a median age of 39.2 and a median household income of $58,439. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Dodge County, NE declined from 36,665 to 36,565, a −0.273% decrease and its median household income grew from $54,085 to $58,439, a 8.05% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Dodge County, NE are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.1%), White (Hispanic) (10%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.58%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.28%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.27%).

None of the households in Dodge County, NE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.1% of the residents in Dodge County, NE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Dodge County, NE are Midland University (340 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Dodge County, NE was $137,100, and the homeownership rate was 62.2%. Most people in Dodge County, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Dodge County, NE was 2 cars per household.

Dodge County, NE borders Burt County, NE, Butler County, NE, Colfax County, NE, Cuming County, NE, Douglas County, NE, Saunders County, NE, and Washington County, NE.

United States Nebraska Fremont, NE

Diversity

Dodge County, NE is home to a population of 36.6k people, from which 95.1% are citizens. As of 2020, 6.86% of Dodge County, NE residents were born outside of the country (2.51k people).

In 2020, there were 8.27 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (30.4k people) in Dodge County, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.67k White (Hispanic) and 578 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Dodge County, NE

White (Non-Hispanic)
30.4k ± 37
White (Hispanic)
3.67k ± 394
Two+ (Hispanic)
578 ± 278

13.5%

Hispanic Population

4.95k people

13.5% of the people in Dodge County, NE are hispanic (4.95k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

6.86%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.51k people

6.86%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

2.52k people

As of 2020, 6.86% of Dodge County, NE residents (2.51k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Dodge County, NE was 6.86%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.9

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.8

In 2020, the median age of all people in Dodge County, NE was 39.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 39, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 40. But people in Dodge County, NE are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all Dodge County, NE residents was 39.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
50,860 ± 5,463 people
Guatemala
8,846 ± 2,304 people
India
6,901 ± 2,036 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nebraska was Mexico, the natal country of 50,860 Nebraska residents, followed by Guatemala with 8,846 and India with 6,901.

Citizenship

95.1%

2020 Citizenship

94.8%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 95.1% of Dodge County, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Dodge County, NE was 94.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
826 ± 133
Gulf War (1990s)
435 ± 144
Gulf War (2001-)
309 ± 125

Dodge County, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.9 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Nebraska. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Nebraska, 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 Nebraska.

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

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 Nebraska. 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 Nebraska.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Nebraska 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 Dodge County, NE is $58,439. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Dodge County, NE was Census Tract 9641 with a value of $78,942, followed by Census Tract 9637 and Census Tract 9640, with respective values of $77,865 and $63,868.

Males in Nebraska have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,710. The income inequality in Nebraska (measured using the Gini index) is 0.441, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Dodge County, NE employs 18.2k people. The largest industries in Dodge County, NE are Manufacturing (2,828 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,647 people), and Retail Trade (2,202 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($55,795), Wholesale Trade ($50,504), and Manufacturing ($46,909).

Wages

Median Household Income

$58,439

2020 value

± $3,455

8.05%

1 Year Growth

± 6.96%

Households in Dodge County, NE have a median annual income of $58,439, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $54,085 in 2019, which represents a 8.05% annual growth.

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

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$63,805

Average Male Salary in Nebraska

± $2,271

$47,710

Average Female Salary in Nebraska

± $1,782

In 2020, full-time male employees in Nebraska made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Nebraska 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 Nebraska.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Nebraska

White
$50,206 ± $1,448
Asian
$46,517 ± $8,681
Two or More Races
$37,413 ± $6,138

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Nebraska workers was White. These workers were paid 1.08 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Nebraska.

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

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Dodge County, NE is from Nebraska.

0.441

2020 Wage GINI in Nebraska

0.444

2019 Wage GINI in Nebraska

In 2020, the income inequality in Nebraska was 0.441 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.534% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Nebraska was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Nebraska in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Nebraska 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 9641
Census Tract 9637
Census Tract 9640

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Dodge County, NE was Census Tract 9641 with a value of $78,942, followed by Census Tract 9637 and Census Tract 9640, with respective values of $77,865 and $63,868.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

11.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dodge County, NE (3.96k out of 35.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

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
3,511 ± 383
Hispanic
730 ± 197
Black
162 ± 173

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Dodge County, NE is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

18.2k

2020 Value

± 868

−1.17%

1 Year decline

± 6.68%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Dodge County, NE declined at a rate of −1.17%, from 18.4k employees to 18.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dodge County, NE, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,520 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,720 people), and Management Occupations (1,677 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dodge County, NE.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Dodge County, NE, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,520 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,720 people), and Management Occupations (1,677 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Dodge County, NE has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (2.14 times higher than expected), Production Occupations (1.41 times), and Material Moving Occupations (1.38 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Dodge County, NE, by median earnings, are Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($71,250), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($60,968), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($59,375).

Industries

Employment by Industries

18.2k

2020 Value

± 868

−1.17%

1 Year decline

± 6.68%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Dodge County, NE declined at a rate of −1.17%, from 18.4k employees to 18.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dodge County, NE, are Manufacturing (2,828 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,647 people), and Retail Trade (2,202 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Dodge County, NE, though some of these residents may live in Dodge County, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Dodge County, NE, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (2,828 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,647 people), and Retail Trade (2,202 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Dodge County, NE has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (3.05 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (1.55 times), and Construction (1.29 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Dodge County, NE, by median earnings, are Utilities ($55,795), Wholesale Trade ($50,504), and Manufacturing ($46,909).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Nebraska product (by dollars) was Meat/seafood with $25.7B, followed by Live animals/fish ($15.7B) and Cereal grains ($13B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Nebraska.

$153B

2020 Value in Nebraska

$285B

Projected 2050 Value in Nebraska

86.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound Nebraska trade was $153B. This is expected to increase 86.9% to $285B by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Iowa
$11.7B
Kansas
$8.57B
Texas
$7.11B

In 2020, the top outbound Nebraska domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Iowa with $11.7B, followed by Kansas with $8.57B and Texas and $7.11B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Dodge County, NE went to Donald J. Trump with 65.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.06%). The most partisan county was Grant County, NE with 93.3% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Deb Fischer and Ben Sasse are the senators currently representing the state of Nebraska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (65.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.06%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Dodge County, NE went to Donald J. Trump with 65.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.06%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Dodge County, NE for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Dodge County, NE

65.1% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Nebraska

Grant County, NE
93.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Hayes County, NE
92.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Arthur County, NE
91.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Nebraska was Grant County, NE with 93.3% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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

US Senators from Nebraska

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

Deb Fischer

Senator from Nebraska

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ben Sasse

Senator from Nebraska

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Deb Fischer and Ben Sasse are the senators currently representing Nebraska.

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

US Representatives from Nebraska

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 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 Nebraska have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Dodge County, NE awarded 340 degrees. The student population of Dodge County, NE is skewed towards women, with 804 male students and 961 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Dodge County, NE are White (179 and 52.6%), followed by Unknown (89 and 26.2%), Hispanic or Latino (31 and 9.12%), and Black or African American (18 and 5.29%).

The largest universities in Dodge County, NE by number of degrees awarded are Midland University (340 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Dodge County, NE are General Business (58 and 17.1%), General Education (44 and 12.9%), and General Educational Leadership & Administration (32 and 9.41%).

The median tuition cost in Dodge County, NE for private four year colleges is $34,778.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business
58 degree-majorss awarded
General Education
44 degree-majorss awarded
General Health & Physical Education
25 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Dodge County, NE was General Business with 58 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Dodge County, NE according to their major.

Universities

Midland University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

340 degrees awarded

$34,778

Median Private

In 2020, the Dodge County, NE institution with the largest number of graduating students was Midland University with 340 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

144

Degrees Awarded to Men

196

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 144 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Dodge County, NE, which is 0.735 times less than the 196 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Dodge County, NE by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
179 degrees awarded
Unknown
89 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
31 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Dodge County, NE was White students. These 179 degrees mean that there were 2.01 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 89 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Dodge County, NE was $137,100 in 2020, which is 0.597 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $130,200 to $137,100, a 5.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Dodge County, NE is 62.2%, which is lower than the national average of 64.4%. People in Dodge County, NE have an average commute time of 19.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Dodge County, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$137,100

2020 Median

± $4,818

$130,200

2019 Median

± $4,077

In 2020, the median property value in Dodge County, NE grew to to $137,100 from the previous year's value of $130,200.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Dodge County, NE 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 Dodge County, NE the largest share of households have a property value in the $125k - $150k range.

Household Income

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

$58,439

Median Household Income

± $3,455

15.3k

Number of Households

± 772

In 2020, the median household income of the 15.3k households in Dodge County, NE grew to $58,439 from the previous year's value of $54,085.

The following chart displays the households in Dodge County, NE 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 Dodge County, NE distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Dodge County, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

Rent vs Own

62.2%

2020 Homeownership

62.1%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 62.2% of the housing units in Dodge County, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Dodge County, NE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

19.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dodge County, NE have a shorter commute time (19.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.37% of the workforce in Dodge County, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (82.1%)
Carpooled (11.5%)
Worked At Home (2.82%)

In 2020, 82.1% of workers in Dodge County, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.5%) and those who worked at home (2.82%).

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

Health

91.2% of the population of Dodge County, NE has health coverage, with 48% on employee plans, 13.6% on Medicaid, 13.4% on Medicare, 14.1% on non-group plans, and 2.03% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Nebraska was $8,412 in 2014. This is a 3.43% increase from the previous year ($8,133).

Primary care physicians in Dodge County, NE see 1533 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.43% increase from the previous year (1468 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1590 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 665 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Thurston County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.8%). Additionally, Thurston County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (47.2%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,533 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Dodge County, NE

Primary care physicians in Dodge County, NE see an average of 1,533 patients per year. This represents a 4.43% increase from the previous year (1,468 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Dodge County, NE 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 Nebraska.

$8,412

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Nebraska

$4,536

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,964

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,956

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Nebraska (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.43%, from $8,133 to $8,412.

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

Health Care Coverage

8.82%

Uninsured

48%

Employer Coverage

13.6%

Medicaid

13.4%

Medicare

14.1%

Non-Group

2.03%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dodge County, NE declined by 8.41% from 9.63% to 8.82%.

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