Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY

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2021 Population

121,632

2.24% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

41.3

0.482% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

4.14%

7.56% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$129,087

7.54% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$589,900

5.1% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

59,594

3.02% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY had a population of 122k people with a median age of 41.3 and a median household income of $129,087. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY grew from 118,963 to 121,632, a 2.24% increase and its median household income grew from $120,037 to $129,087, a 7.54% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (51.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (12.6%), Other (Hispanic) (7.67%), and White (Hispanic) (5.7%).

32.3% of the households in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY 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.

92% of the residents in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Nassau County (West Central)--Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY are Adelphi University (2,657 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY was $589,900, and the homeownership rate was 85.5%.

Most people in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 37.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY was 2 cars per household.

Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY borders North Hempstead Town (South) PUMA, NY, Hempstead Town (North Central)Meadowbrook Corridor PUMA, NY, Hempstead Town (West Central) PUMA, NY, and Queens Village, Cambria Heights & Rosedale PUMA, NY.

United States New York

Population & Diversity

Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY is home to a population of 122k people, from which 92% are citizens. As of 2021, 28% of Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (34.1k people).

In 2021, there were 3.45 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (62.5k people) in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 15.4k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY are Spanish (14,032 households), Haitian (4,195 households), and Italian (2,603 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

61,751

Women

50.7%

59,968

Men

49.3%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 121,719 inhabitants, with 49.3% men, and 50.7% women.

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Citizenship

92%

2021 Citizenship

92.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 92% of Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY was 92.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
62.5k ± 1.91k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
18.1k ± 1.54k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
15.4k ± 1.5k

16.9%

Hispanic Population

20.5k people

16.9% of the people in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY are hispanic (20.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Haiti
3,869 ± 1,503 people
India
3,816 ± 1,493 people
Guyana
2,329 ± 1,173 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY was Haiti, the natal country of 3,869 Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY residents, followed by India with 3,816 and Guyana with 2,329.

Foreign-Born Population

28%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

34.1k people

27.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

32.3k people

As of 2021, 28% of Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY residents (34.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY was 27.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
14,032 households (12.2%)
Haitian
4,195 households (3.64%)
Italian
2,603 households (2.26%)

32.3% of the households in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY was Spanish. 12.2% of the households in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,349 ± 255
Gulf War (2001-)
728 ± 329
Korea
431 ± 129

Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.85 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY employs 59.6k people. The largest industries in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY are Elementary & secondary schools (5,604 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,320 people), and Construction (3,746 people), and the highest paying industries are Nondepository credit & related activities ($243,797), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($164,968), and Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($160,281).

Males in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.22 times higher than the average income of females, which is $85,902. The income inequality in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.474, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

27,318

Women

47.2%

30,528

Men

52.8%

The workforce of Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY in 2020 was 57,846 people, with 47.2% woman, and 52.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY.

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Occupations

59.6k

2021 Value

3.02%

1 Year growth

± 3.02%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 3.02%, from 57.8k employees to 59.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY, are Registered nurses (2,324 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,815 people), and Customer service representatives (1,323 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

59.6k

2021 Value

3.02%

1 Year growth

± 3.02%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 3.02%, from 57.8k employees to 59.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,604 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,320 people), and Construction (3,746 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$66,455

Median earning men ± $3,603

$48,199

Median earning women ± $3,114

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($128,036), Public Administration ($105,561), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($82,041).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($77,257), Construction ($72,625), and Public Administration ($64,883).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $158B, followed by Mixed freight ($72.3B) and Electronics ($71.2B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$810B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $810B. This is expected to increase 100% to $1.62T by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$65.9B
Pennsylvania
$49.6B
California
$30.8B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $65.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.6B and California and $30.8B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 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

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (60.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37.5%)
Republican Party
Other (0.813%)
Alliance, American Solidarity, Becoming One Nation, Constitution, Independent, Other, Party For Socialism And Liberation, Prohibition, and The Birthday Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 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 New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY awarded 2,657 degrees. The student population of Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,229 male students and 5,291 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY are White (1,313 and 53.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (390 and 15.9%), Black or African American (289 and 11.8%), and Asian (242 and 9.89%).

The largest universities in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are Adelphi University (2,657 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Nassau County (West Central)--Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY are Registered Nursing (496 and 18.7%), Social Work (262 and 9.86%), and General Business Administration & Management (189 and 7.11%).

The median tuition cost in Nassau County (West Central)--Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY for private four year colleges is $40,860.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 77.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 10.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 7,520 (29.6% men and 70.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 7,520 students enrolled in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY, 29.6% men and 70.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,414 records, of which 71.1% were women and 28.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
72 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
496 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
99 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Nassau County (West Central)--Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY was General Biological Sciences with 72 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Nassau County (West Central)--Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Adelphi University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

2,657 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Adelphi University with 2,657 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 752 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY, which is 0.395 times less than the 1,905 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,313 degrees mean that there were 3.37 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 390 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 ($40,860) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,615) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,020) 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 2021, 1.33% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.806% 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 Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (23.7k), Some college (20.2k), and High School or Equivalent (20k).

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 Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY was $589,900 in 2021, which is 2.41 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $561,300 to $589,900, a 5.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY is 85.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 37.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY is $129,087. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

Housing

Property

$589,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,413

$31,782

Median Property Taxes

±$1,152

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 Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

85.5%

Homeownership

2021

62%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 85.5% of the housing units in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 84.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$129,087

Median Household Income

± $6,787

37.2k

Number of Households

± 1,417

In 2021, the median household income of the 37.2k households in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY grew to $129,087 from the previous year's value of $120,037.

The following chart displays the households in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.474

2021 Wage GINI in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY

0.482

2020 Wage GINI in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY

In 2021, the income inequality in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.62% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (67.5%)
Public Transit (15.4%)
Worked At Home (8.04%)

In 2021, 67.5% of workers in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (15.4%) and those who worked at home (8.04%).

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

37.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY have a longer commute time (37.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 7.3% of the workforce in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

4.14% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY (4.97k out of 120k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

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

96.1% of the population of Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 60.7% on employee plans, 10.6% on Medicaid, 12.8% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 0.157% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1180 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1194 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1192 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 308 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,180 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,180 patients per year. This represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1,194 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.4% under 18 years, 20.3% between 18 and 34 years, 40.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.89%

Uninsured

60.7%

Employer Coverage

10.6%

Medicaid

12.8%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

0.157%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY grew by 1.54% from 3.83% to 3.89%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hempstead Town (Northwest) PUMA, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.