Ellis County PUMA, TX

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2019 Population

173,772

2.92% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

36.2

0.277% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

8.76%

5.7% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$76,871

6.45% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$191,400

10.7% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

80,739

4.27% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Ellis County PUMA, TX had a population of 174k people with a median age of 36.2 and a median household income of $76,871. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Ellis County PUMA, TX grew from 168,838 to 173,772, a 2.92% increase and its median household income grew from $72,213 to $76,871, a 6.45% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ellis County PUMA, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (60.8%), White (Hispanic) (20.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.8%), Other (Hispanic) (3.06%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.13%). 18% of the households in Ellis County PUMA, TX speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

95.4% of the residents in Ellis County PUMA, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Ellis County PUMA, TX are Southwestern Assemblies of God University (628 degrees awarded in 2019).

In 2019, the median property value in Ellis County PUMA, TX was $191,400, and the homeownership rate was 74.4%. Most people in Ellis County PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Ellis County PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.

Ellis County PUMA, TX borders Kaufman County PUMA, TX, Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX, Johnson County PUMA, TX, Dallas City (Southeast) PUMA, TX, DeSoto & Lancaster Cities PUMA, TX, Cedar Hill & Duncanville Cities PUMA, TX, Mansfield (North) & Arlington (Southwest) Cities PUMA, TX, and Heart of Texas COG (Outside McLennan County) & Navarro County PUMA, TX.

United States Texas

Diversity

Ellis County PUMA, TX is home to a population of 174k people, from which 95.4% are citizens. As of 2019, 7.71% of Ellis County PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (13.4k people).

In 2019, there were 2.94 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (106k people) in Ellis County PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 35.9k White (Hispanic) and 17k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Ellis County PUMA, TX are Spanish (27,361 speakers), Arabic (341 speakers), and Vietnamese (226 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ellis County PUMA, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
106k ± 35
White (Hispanic)
35.9k ± 1.34k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
17k ± 535

26.2%

Hispanic Population

45.6k people

26.2% of the people in Ellis County PUMA, TX are hispanic (45.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Ellis County PUMA, TX as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
27,361 speakers (16.9%)
Arabic
341 speakers (0.21%)
Vietnamese
226 speakers (0.139%)

18% of Ellis County PUMA, TX citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in Ellis County PUMA, TX was Spanish. 16.9% of the overall population of Ellis County PUMA, TX are native Spanish speakers. 0.21% speak Arabic and 0.139% speak Vietnamese, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

7.71%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

13.4k people

8.55%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

14.4k people

As of 2019, 7.71% of Ellis County PUMA, TX residents (13.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ellis County PUMA, TX was 8.55%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1

In 2019, the median age of all people in Ellis County PUMA, TX was 36.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 35, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Ellis County PUMA, TX are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Ellis County PUMA, TX residents was 36.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
10,996 ± 2,492 people
Colombia
329 ± 445 people
Jamaica
211 ± 356 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ellis County PUMA, TX was Mexico, the natal country of 10,996 Ellis County PUMA, TX residents, followed by Colombia with 329 and Jamaica with 211.

Citizenship

95.4%

2019 Citizenship

94.5%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 95.4% of Ellis County PUMA, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Ellis County PUMA, TX was 94.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,445 ± 305
Gulf War (2001-)
2,502 ± 381
Gulf War (1990s)
1,955 ± 318

Ellis County PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.38 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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

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

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 Texas. 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 Texas.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Texas 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 Ellis County PUMA, TX is $76,871. In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Ellis County PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $145,445, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Grapevine, Southlake & Colleyville Cities PUMA, TX, with respective values of $134,211 and $128,192.

Males in Ellis County PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,433. The income inequality in Ellis County PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.429, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Ellis County PUMA, TX employs 80.7k people. The largest industries in Ellis County PUMA, TX are Construction (6,988 people), Elementary & secondary schools (6,754 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,575 people), and the highest paying industries are Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($163,080), Lumber & other construction materials merchant wholesalers ($132,098), and Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($130,600).

Wages

Median Household Income

$76,871

2019 value

± $1,630

6.45%

1 Year Growth

± 3.43%

Households in Ellis County PUMA, TX have a median annual income of $76,871, 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 $72,213 in 2018, which represents a 6.45% annual growth.

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

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$64,876

Average Male Salary in Ellis County PUMA, TX

± $7,082

$49,433

Average Female Salary in Ellis County PUMA, TX

± $5,548

In 2019, full-time male employees in Ellis County PUMA, TX made 1.31 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Ellis County PUMA, TX by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Ellis County PUMA, TX

American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$57,676 ± $139,128
White
$53,357 ± $4,937
Asian
$48,595 ± $54,319

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Ellis County PUMA, TX workers was American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races. These workers were paid 1.08 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Ellis County PUMA, TX.

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

Wage Distribution

0.429

2019 Wage GINI in Ellis County PUMA, TX

0.428

2018 Wage GINI in Ellis County PUMA, TX

In 2019, the income inequality in Ellis County PUMA, TX was 0.429 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.391% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Ellis County PUMA, TX was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ellis County PUMA, TX in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ellis County PUMA, TX across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Ellis County PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $145,445, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Grapevine, Southlake & Colleyville Cities PUMA, TX, with respective values of $134,211 and $128,192.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Ellis County PUMA, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

8.76% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ellis County PUMA, TX (15k out of 171k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males < 5.

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
10,271 ± 773
Hispanic
6,032 ± 621
Black
2,930 ± 436

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

80.7k

2019 Value

4.27%

1 Year growth

± 4.27%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Ellis County PUMA, TX grew at a rate of 4.27%, from 77.4k employees to 80.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ellis County PUMA, TX, are Elementary & middle school teachers (3,072 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,362 people), and Other managers (2,146 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ellis County PUMA, TX.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Ellis County PUMA, TX, by number of employees, are Elementary & middle school teachers (3,072 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,362 people), and Other managers (2,146 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Ellis County PUMA, TX has an unusually high number of residents working as Cutting workers (4.98 times higher than expected), Cabinetmakers & bench carpenters (3.99 times), and Industrial & refractory machinery mechanics (3.68 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Ellis County PUMA, TX, by average salary, are Physicians ($228,006), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers ($167,968), and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers ($153,269).

Industries

Employment by Industries

80.7k

2019 Value

4.27%

1 Year growth

± 4.27%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Ellis County PUMA, TX grew at a rate of 4.27%, from 77.4k employees to 80.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ellis County PUMA, TX, are Construction (6,988 people), Elementary & secondary schools (6,754 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,575 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ellis County PUMA, TX, though some of these residents may live in Ellis County PUMA, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Ellis County PUMA, TX, by number of employees, are Construction (6,988 people), Elementary & secondary schools (6,754 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,575 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Ellis County PUMA, TX has an unusually high number of Miscellaneous petroleum & coal products (16.3 times higher than expected), Aluminum production & processing (7.71 times), and Glass & glass product manufacturing (7.21 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Ellis County PUMA, TX, by average salary, are Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($163,080), Lumber & other construction materials merchant wholesalers ($132,098), and Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($130,600).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Fuel oils with $358B, followed by Crude petroleum ($332B) and Gasoline ($284B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Texas.

$2.8T

2018 Value in Texas

$5.07T

Projected 2045 Value in Texas

81.2% growth

In 2018, total outbound Texas trade was $2.8T. This is expected to increase 81.2% to $5.07T by 2045.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$97.6B
Michigan
$67.7B
California
$60.2B

In 2018, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $97.6B, followed by Michigan with $67.7B and California and $60.2B.

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

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (43.2%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.16%). The most partisan county was Roberts County, TX with 94.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 36 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Ellis County PUMA, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

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 (52.2%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (43.2%)
Democratic Party
Gary Johnson (3.16%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (43.2%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.16%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas 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 Texas.

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 Texas

52.2% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Texas

Roberts County, TX
94.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
King County, TX
93.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Motley County, TX
92% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Texas was Roberts County, TX with 94.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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

US Senators from Texas

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

John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

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

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 36 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 Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Ellis County PUMA, TX awarded 628 degrees. The student population of Ellis County PUMA, TX is skewed towards women, with 953 male students and 1,097 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Ellis County PUMA, TX are White (406 and 65.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (123 and 19.8%), Black or African American (49 and 7.9%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (20 and 3.23%).

The largest universities in Ellis County PUMA, TX by number of degrees awarded are Southwestern Assemblies of God University (628 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Ellis County PUMA, TX are Biblical Studies (142 and 22.6%), General Business Administration & Management (78 and 12.4%), and Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries (73 and 11.6%).

The median tuition cost in Ellis County PUMA, TX for private four year colleges is $20,496.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
23 degree-majorss awarded
Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries
73 degree-majorss awarded
General Studies
35 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Ellis County PUMA, TX was General Business Administration & Management with 23 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Southwestern Assemblies of God University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

628 degrees awarded

$20,496

Median Private

In 2019, the Ellis County PUMA, TX institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southwestern Assemblies of God University with 628 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

270

Degrees Awarded to Men

358

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 270 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ellis County PUMA, TX, which is 0.754 times less than the 358 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Ellis County PUMA, TX by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
406 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
123 degrees awarded
Black or African American
49 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Ellis County PUMA, TX was White students. These 406 degrees mean that there were 3.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 123 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Ellis County PUMA, TX was $191,400 in 2019, which is 0.796 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $172,900 to $191,400, a 10.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Ellis County PUMA, TX is 74.4%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Ellis County PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 28.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ellis County PUMA, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$191,400

2019 Median

± $5,085

$172,900

2018 Median

± $2,584

In 2019, the median property value in Ellis County PUMA, TX grew to to $191,400 from the previous year's value of $172,900.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Ellis County PUMA, TX 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 Ellis County PUMA, TX the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

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

$76,871

Median Household Income

± $1,630

57.3k

Number of Households

± 1,724

In 2019, the median household income of the 57.3k households in Ellis County PUMA, TX grew to $76,871 from the previous year's value of $72,213.

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

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

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

Rent vs Own

74.4%

2019 Homeownership

73%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 74.4% of the housing units in Ellis County PUMA, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73%.

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

Commute Time

28.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ellis County PUMA, TX have a longer commute time (28.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 3.12% of the workforce in Ellis County PUMA, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (81.7%)
Carpooled (10.4%)
Worked At Home (5.99%)

In 2019, 81.7% of workers in Ellis County PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.4%) and those who worked at home (5.99%).

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

Health

84.9% of the population of Ellis County PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 52.4% on employee plans, 9.59% on Medicaid, 9.73% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 1.58% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Texas was $6,998 in 2014. This is a 5.06% increase from the previous year ($6,661).

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1642 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1642 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1677 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 827 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Trinity County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (23.2%). Additionally, Burleson County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (46.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,642 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Texas

Primary care physicians in Texas see an average of 1,642 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,642 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Texas 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 Texas.

$6,998

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Texas

$4,696

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,273

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,895

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Texas (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.06%, from $6,661 to $6,998.

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

Health Care Coverage

15.1%

Uninsured

52.4%

Employer Coverage

9.59%

Medicaid

9.73%

Medicare

11.7%

Non-Group

1.58%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ellis County PUMA, TX declined by 1.22% from 15.2% to 15.1%.

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