Gadsden County, FL

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2020 Population

45,787

0.344% 1-year decline

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

41.4

1.47% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

21.3%

6.27% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$41,135

0.642% 1-year decline

2020 Median Property Value

$98,100

1.34% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

17,332

3.09% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Gadsden County, FL had a population of 45.8k people with a median age of 41.4 and a median household income of $41,135. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Gadsden County, FL declined from 45,945 to 45,787, a −0.344% decrease and its median household income declined from $41,401 to $41,135, a −0.642% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Gadsden County, FL are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (55.3%), White (Non-Hispanic) (32.3%), White (Hispanic) (6.9%), Other (Hispanic) (2.63%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.42%).

None of the households in Gadsden County, FL 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.

96.5% of the residents in Gadsden County, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Gadsden County, FL are Gadsden Technical Institute (19 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Gadsden County, FL was $98,100, and the homeownership rate was 73.1%. Most people in Gadsden County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Gadsden County, FL was 2 cars per household.

Gadsden County, FL borders Calhoun County, FL, Jackson County, FL, Leon County, FL, Liberty County, FL, Decatur County, GA, Grady County, GA, and Seminole County, GA.

United States Florida Tallahassee, FL

Diversity

Gadsden County, FL is home to a population of 45.8k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2020, 5.01% of Gadsden County, FL residents were born outside of the country (2.29k people).

In 2020, there were 1.71 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (25.3k people) in Gadsden County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.8k White (Non-Hispanic) and 3.16k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Gadsden County, FL

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
25.3k ± 250
White (Non-Hispanic)
14.8k ± 149
White (Hispanic)
3.16k ± 613

10.4%

Hispanic Population

4.78k people

10.4% of the people in Gadsden County, FL are hispanic (4.78k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

5.01%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.29k people

4.89%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

2.25k people

As of 2020, 5.01% of Gadsden County, FL residents (2.29k 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 Gadsden County, FL was 4.89%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 4.6

In 2020, the median age of all people in Gadsden County, FL was 41.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 41, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 42. But people in Gadsden County, FL are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all Gadsden County, FL residents was 41.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Cuba
1,006,483 ± 24,039 people
Haiti
335,997 ± 14,118 people
Colombia
281,766 ± 12,945 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,006,483 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 335,997 and Colombia with 281,766.

Citizenship

96.5%

2020 Citizenship

96.7%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 96.5% of Gadsden County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Gadsden County, FL was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
984 ± 207
Gulf War (1990s)
325 ± 139
Gulf War (2001-)
306 ± 126

Gadsden County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.03 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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

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

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 Florida. 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 Florida.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Florida 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 Gadsden County, FL is $41,135. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Gadsden County, FL was Census Tract 201.01 with a value of $55,320, followed by Census Tract 205 and Census Tract 206, with respective values of $53,950 and $52,672.

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,168. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.472, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Gadsden County, FL employs 17.3k people. The largest industries in Gadsden County, FL are Public Administration (2,923 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,520 people), and Retail Trade (1,833 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($53,750), Finance & Insurance ($43,819), and Wholesale Trade ($40,020).

Wages

Median Household Income

$41,135

2020 value

± $2,461

−0.642%

1 Year Growth

± 7.69%

Households in Gadsden County, FL have a median annual income of $41,135, 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 $41,401 in 2019, which represents a −0.642% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Gadsden County, FL 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 Florida.

$64,321

Average Male Salary in Florida

± $888

$48,168

Average Female Salary in Florida

± $615

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

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Florida

Asian
$60,417 ± $3,531
White
$53,356 ± $619
Two or More Races
$44,585 ± $1,774

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Florida workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.13 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Florida.

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

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Gadsden County, FL is from Florida.

0.472

2020 Wage GINI in Florida

0.473

2019 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2020, the income inequality in Florida was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.289% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida 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 201.01
Census Tract 205
Census Tract 206

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Gadsden County, FL was Census Tract 201.01 with a value of $55,320, followed by Census Tract 205 and Census Tract 206, with respective values of $53,950 and $52,672.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

21.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Gadsden County, FL (9.03k out of 42.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

Black
6,027 ± 647
White
2,040 ± 400
Hispanic
1,633 ± 323

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

17.3k

2020 Value

± 1,125

3.09%

1 Year growth

± 8.5%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Gadsden County, FL grew at a rate of 3.09%, from 16.8k employees to 17.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Gadsden County, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,310 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,674 people), and Management Occupations (1,534 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Gadsden County, FL.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Gadsden County, FL, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,310 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,674 people), and Management Occupations (1,534 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Gadsden County, FL has an unusually high number of residents working as Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (4.08 times higher than expected), Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (3.5 times), and Community & Social Service Occupations (2 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Gadsden County, FL, by median earnings, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($61,458), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($61,250), and Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Occupations ($52,063).

Industries

Employment by Industries

17.3k

2020 Value

± 1,125

3.09%

1 Year growth

± 8.5%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Gadsden County, FL grew at a rate of 3.09%, from 16.8k employees to 17.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Gadsden County, FL, are Public Administration (2,923 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,520 people), and Retail Trade (1,833 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Gadsden County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Gadsden County, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Gadsden County, FL, by number of employees, are Public Administration (2,923 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,520 people), and Retail Trade (1,833 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Gadsden County, FL has an unusually high number of Public Administration (3.62 times higher than expected), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (2.9 times), and Construction (1.26 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Gadsden County, FL, by median earnings, are Utilities ($53,750), Finance & Insurance ($43,819), and Wholesale Trade ($40,020).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $94.8B, followed by Electronics ($62.6B) and Pharmaceuticals ($59.6B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Florida.

$688B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $688B. This is expected to increase 105% to $1.41T by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$24.9B
California
$19.2B
Texas
$15.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $24.9B, followed by California with $19.2B and Texas and $15.8B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Gadsden County, FL went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 68% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (31.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.404%). The most partisan county was Holmes County, FL with 89.1% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 27 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

Joseph R Biden Jr. (68%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (31.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.404%)
Libertarian Party

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

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Gadsden County, FL

68% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Florida

Holmes County, FL
89.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Lafayette County, FL
85.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Baker County, FL
84.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Florida was Holmes County, FL with 89.1% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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

US Senators from Florida

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

Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

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

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 27 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 Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Gadsden County, FL awarded 19 degrees. The student population of Gadsden County, FL is skewed towards men, with 27 male students and 25 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Gadsden County, FL are Black or African American (15 and 78.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (2 and 10.5%), White (2 and 10.5%), and Asian (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Gadsden County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Gadsden Technical Institute (19 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Gadsden County, FL are Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (7 and 36.8%), Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (5 and 26.3%), and Small Engine Mechanics & Repair Technology (3 and 15.8%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Welding Technology
2 degree-majorss awarded
Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants
7 degree-majorss awarded
Small Engine Mechanics & Repair Technology
3 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Gadsden County, FL was Welding Technology with 2 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Gadsden County, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gadsden Technical Institute

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

19 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Gadsden County, FL institution with the largest number of graduating students was Gadsden Technical Institute with 19 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 12 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Gadsden County, FL, which is 1.71 times more than the 7 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Gadsden County, FL by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
15 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2 degrees awarded
White
2 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Gadsden County, FL was Black or African American students. These 15 degrees mean that there were 7.5 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Gadsden County, FL was $98,100 in 2020, which is 0.427 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $96,800 to $98,100, a 1.34% increase. The homeownership rate in Gadsden County, FL is 73.1%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in Gadsden County, FL have an average commute time of 31.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Gadsden County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$98,100

2020 Median

± $11,534

$96,800

2019 Median

± $8,160

In 2020, the median property value in Gadsden County, FL grew to to $98,100 from the previous year's value of $96,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Gadsden County, FL 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 Gadsden County, FL the largest share of households have a property value in the $60k - $70k range.

Household Income

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

$41,135

Median Household Income

± $2,461

17.3k

Number of Households

± 1,091

In 2020, the median household income of the 17.3k households in Gadsden County, FL declined from $41,135 from the previous year's value of $41,401.

The following chart displays the households in Gadsden County, FL 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 < $10k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Gadsden County, FL distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Gadsden County, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

73.1%

2020 Homeownership

72.9%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 73.1% of the housing units in Gadsden County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.9%.

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

Commute Time

31.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Gadsden County, FL have a longer commute time (31.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 3.58% of the workforce in Gadsden County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (84.3%)
Carpooled (7.87%)
Worked At Home (5.07%)

In 2020, 84.3% of workers in Gadsden County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.87%) and those who worked at home (5.07%).

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

Health

87.1% of the population of Gadsden County, FL has health coverage, with 36.2% on employee plans, 23.8% on Medicaid, 14.8% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 1.74% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Florida was $8,076 in 2014. This is a 5.05% increase from the previous year ($7,688).

Primary care physicians in Gadsden County, FL see 5099 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.391% decrease from the previous year (5119 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4566 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 761 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Glades County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (21%). Additionally, Gadsden County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (43.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

5,099 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Gadsden County, FL

Primary care physicians in Gadsden County, FL see an average of 5,099 patients per year. This represents a 0.391% decrease from the previous year (5,119 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Gadsden County, FL 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 Florida.

$8,076

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Florida

$4,606

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,175

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,229

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Florida (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.05%, from $7,688 to $8,076.

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

Health Care Coverage

12.9%

Uninsured

36.2%

Employer Coverage

23.8%

Medicaid

14.8%

Medicare

10.6%

Non-Group

1.74%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Gadsden County, FL declined by 8.85% from 14.1% to 12.9%.

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