Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA

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2024 Population

131,150

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

US Senator

Dave McCormick

Republican Party

2024 Poverty Rate

8.45%

6.72% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$77,731

2.01% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$252,900

5.99% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

58,326

0.816% 1-year decline

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8.02% of the households in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA 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.

97.6% of the residents in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA are Wilson College (308 degrees awarded in 2023), Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto (133 degrees), and Triangle Tech-Chambersburg (31 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA was $252,900, and the homeownership rate was 74.6%.

Most people in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA borders Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD, Central Washington County--Hagerstown City PUMA, MD, Mifflin, Union, Snyder & Juniata Counties PUMA, PA, Blair & Huntingdon Counties--Altoona City PUMA, PA, Cumberland (West) & Perry Counties--Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA, Adams & Franklin (Southeast) Counties PUMA, PA, and Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA.

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Population & Diversity

Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA is home to a population of 131k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.83% of Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (5.03k people).

In 2024, there were 26.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (111k people) in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.19k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.12k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA are Spanish (6,424 households), Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (1,113 households), and German (551 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

65,456

Women

50.1%

65,142

Men

49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 130,598 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA.

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Citizenship

97.6%

2024 Citizenship

97.7%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.6% of Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
111k ± 1.09k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.19k ± 536
Other (Hispanic)
4.12k ± 1.14k

7.35%

Hispanic Population

9.64k people

7.35% of the people in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA are hispanic (9.64k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Guatemala
1,601 ± 976 people
Mexico
746 ± 669 people
China
398 ± 489 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA was Guatemala, the natal country of 1,601 Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA residents, followed by Mexico with 746 and China with 398.

Foreign-Born Population

3.83%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

5.03k people

4.09%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5.34k people

As of 2024, 3.83% of Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA residents (5.03k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA was 4.09%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,424 households (5.2%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
1,113 households (0.9%)
German
551 households (0.446%)

8.02% of the households in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA was Spanish. 5.2% of the households in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,746 ± 300
Gulf War (2001-)
2,190 ± 415
Gulf War (1990s)
1,253 ± 316

Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.25 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA.

Economy

The economy of Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA employs 58.3k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA were Elementary & secondary schools (4,542 people), Construction (3,510 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,570 people), and the highest paying industries were Structural metals, & boiler, tank, & shipping container manufacturing ($166,430), Legal services ($117,491), and Architectural, engineering & related services ($111,288).

Males in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,521. The income inequality in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.391, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

27,481

Women

47.1%

30,845

Men

52.9%

The workforce of Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA in 2023 was 58,326 people, with 47.1% woman, and 52.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

58.3k

2023 Value

−0.816%

1 Year decline

± −0.816%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA declined at a rate of −0.816%, from 58.8k employees to 58.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,407 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,082 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,716 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Maryland (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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

58.3k

2023 Value

−0.816%

1 Year decline

± −0.816%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA declined at a rate of −0.816%, from 58.8k employees to 58.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,542 people), Construction (3,510 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,570 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$58,374

Median earning men ± $1,590

$41,341

Median earning women ± $1,623

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($85,055), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,847), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($64,828).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($60,644), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,818), and Manufacturing ($49,322).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

0.617%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.69M people employed in Maryland. This represents a 0.617% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.9%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 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 Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.7%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.491%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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

John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Dave McCormick

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

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

Education

In 2023, universities in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA awarded 500 degrees. The student population of Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 708 male students and 1,688 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA are White (408 and 82.6%), Hispanic or Latino (32 and 6.48%), Two or More Races (19 and 3.85%), and Black or African American (18 and 3.64%).

The largest universities in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Wilson College (308 and 61.6%), Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto (133 and 26.6%), and Triangle Tech-Chambersburg (31 and 6.2%).

The most popular majors in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA are Registered Nursing (46 and 9.2%), Educational & Instructional Technology (40 and 8%), and Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant (35 and 7%).

The median tuition costs in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA are $25,950 for private four year colleges, and $13,824 and $23,316 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 2,396 (29.5% men and 70.5% 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 2023 there were 2,396 students enrolled in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA, 29.5% men and 70.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,933 records, of which 71.9% were women and 28.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
46 degrees awarded
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant
35 degrees awarded
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing
25 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA was Registered Nursing with 46 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Wilson College
308 degrees awarded
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto
133 degrees awarded
Triangle Tech-Chambersburg
31 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wilson College with 308 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 134 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA, which is 0.366 times less than the 366 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 408 degrees mean that there were 12.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 32 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 ($25,950) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,113) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,840) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.632% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (44.5k), Secondary Education (15.3k), and Some college (15k).

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 Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA was $252,900 in 2024, which is 0.76 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $238,600 to $252,900, a 5.99% increase. The homeownership rate in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA is 74.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 23.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$252,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$6,932

$39,428

Median Property Taxes

±$1,570

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 Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.6%

Homeownership

2024

64.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 74.6% of the housing units in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

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

$77,731

Median Household Income

± $2,108

52.8k

Number of Households

± 1,892

In 2024, the median household income of the 52.8k households in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA grew to $77,731 from the previous year's value of $76,200.

The following chart displays the households in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA 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

0.391

2023 Wage GINI in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA

0.399

2022 Wage GINI in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA

In 2023, the income inequality in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA was 0.391 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.15% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (77.5%)
Worked At Home (9.98%)
Carpooled (8.36%)

In 2024, 77.5% of workers in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.98%) and those who carpooled to work (8.36%).

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

23.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA have a shorter commute time (23.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.09% of the workforce in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.45% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA (10.9k out of 129k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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

90.7% of the population of Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 48.2% on employee plans, 13% on Medicaid, 15.1% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 1.2% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Maryland see 1,179 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,179 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1238 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 273 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,179 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Maryland

Primary care physicians in Maryland see an average of 1,179 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,179 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.8% under 18 years, 19.2% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 20% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.28%

Uninsured

48.2%

Employer Coverage

13%

Medicaid

15.1%

Medicare

13.1%

Non-Group

1.2%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA declined by 2.31% from 9.5% to 9.28%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.