Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL

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2021 Population

150,202

4.97% 1-year decline

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

0.642% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

19.9%

0.655% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$44,221

7.13% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$124,700

9.39% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

48,785

1.33% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL had a population of 150k people with a median age of 47 and a median household income of $44,221. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL declined from 158,055 to 150,202, a −4.97% decrease and its median household income grew from $41,279 to $44,221, a 7.13% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (58.2%), White (Hispanic) (17.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.61%), Other (Hispanic) (5.85%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.66%).

25.1% of the households in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, 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.

93.2% of the residents in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Southwest Heartland--Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL are South Florida State College (739 degrees awarded in 2021) and UR Beauty & Barber Academy (16 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL was $124,700, and the homeownership rate was 73.8%.

Most people in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL was 2 cars per household.

Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL borders Charlotte County PUMA, FL, Hillsborough County (South County) PUMA, FL, Manatee County (North) PUMA, FL, Manatee County (South) PUMA, FL, Highlands (South & East), Okeechobee, Hendry & Glades Counties PUMA, FL, Polk County (South) PUMA, FL, and Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL.

United States Florida

Population & Diversity

Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL is home to a population of 150k people, from which 93.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 12% of Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL residents were born outside of the country (18k people).

In 2021, there were 3.25 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (87.4k people) in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 26.9k White (Hispanic) and 14.4k Black or African American (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 Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL are Spanish (32,579 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (786 households), and Haitian (415 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

72,980

Women

48.6%

77,121

Men

51.4%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 150,101 inhabitants, with 51.4% men, and 48.6% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

93.2%

2021 Citizenship

92.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93.2% of Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL was 92.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
87.4k ± 1.14k
White (Hispanic)
26.9k ± 1.58k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
14.4k ± 458

27.9%

Hispanic Population

41.9k people

27.9% of the people in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL are hispanic (41.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
8,333 ± 2,178 people
Cuba
2,079 ± 1,112 people
Canada
1,128 ± 821 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL was Mexico, the natal country of 8,333 Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL residents, followed by Cuba with 2,079 and Canada with 1,128.

Foreign-Born Population

12%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

18k people

12.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

19.5k people

As of 2021, 12% of Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL residents (18k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL was 12.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
32,579 households (22.8%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
786 households (0.551%)
Haitian
415 households (0.291%)

25.1% of the households in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL 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 Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL was Spanish. 22.8% of the households in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,412 ± 360
Gulf War (1990s)
1,423 ± 365
Korea
1,288 ± 259

Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.1 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL employs 48.8k people. The largest industries in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL are Construction (5,292 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,424 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,062 people), and the highest paying industries are Agricultural chemical manufacturing ($239,001), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($182,782), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($136,877).

Males in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL have an average income that is 1.16 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,322. The income inequality in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.419, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

22,207

Women

44.9%

27,238

Men

55.1%

The workforce of Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL in 2020 was 49,445 people, with 44.9% woman, and 55.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL.

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Occupations

48.8k

2021 Value

−1.33%

1 Year decline

± −1.33%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL declined at a rate of −1.33%, from 49.4k employees to 48.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL, are Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (1,821 people), Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (1,729 people), and Construction laborers (1,646 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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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Industries

Employment by Industries

48.8k

2021 Value

−1.33%

1 Year decline

± −1.33%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL declined at a rate of −1.33%, from 49.4k employees to 48.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL, are Construction (5,292 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,424 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,062 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL, though some of these residents may live in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$33,019

Median earning men ± $1,451

$28,005

Median earning women ± $2,585

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($47,786), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,237), and Wholesale Trade ($42,399).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($43,651), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,616), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($40,281).

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 Florida. 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 Florida.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

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 28 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 Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (51.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.635%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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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 Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 28 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 2021, universities in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL awarded 755 degrees. The student population of Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 979 male students and 1,817 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL are White (358 and 48.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (267 and 35.9%), Black or African American (69 and 9.29%), and Unknown (18 and 2.42%).

The largest universities in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL by number of degrees awarded are South Florida State College (739 and 97.9%) and UR Beauty & Barber Academy (16 and 2.12%).

The most popular majors in Southwest Heartland--Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (234 and 31%), Registered Nursing (78 and 10.3%), and Corrections (64 and 8.48%).

The median tuition cost in Southwest Heartland--Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL for a public four year colleges is $3,135 for in-state students and $11,829 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,796 students enrolled in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL, 35% men and 65% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,142 records, of which 63% were women and 37% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
234 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
73 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
11 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Southwest Heartland--Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 234 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Southwest Heartland--Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

South Florida State College
739 degrees awarded
UR Beauty & Barber Academy
16 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was South Florida State College with 739 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 291 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL, which is 0.627 times less than the 464 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 358 degrees mean that there were 1.34 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 267 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

Public, 4-year or above ($3,135) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($30) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,220) 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, 1.62% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.43% 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 Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (48.2k), Some college (22.9k), and Secondary Education (21.9k).

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 Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL was $124,700 in 2021, which is 0.509 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $114,000 to $124,700, a 9.39% increase. The homeownership rate in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL is 73.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL have an average commute time of 23.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL is $44,221. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL was Weston, Pembroke Pines (Northwest) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $119,189, followed by Coral Gables City, Pinecrest Village & Kendall (South) PUMA, FL and Wellington Village & Agricultural Reserve PUMA, FL, with respective values of $110,497 and $105,882.

Housing

Property

$124,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,201

$44,026

Median Property Taxes

±$1,627

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 Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.8%

Homeownership

2021

65.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73.8% of the housing units in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL 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 Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL was Weston, Pembroke Pines (Northwest) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $119,189, followed by Coral Gables City, Pinecrest Village & Kendall (South) PUMA, FL and Wellington Village & Agricultural Reserve PUMA, FL, with respective values of $110,497 and $105,882.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL 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.

$44,221

Median Household Income

± $2,052

59.7k

Number of Households

± 2,109

In 2021, the median household income of the 59.7k households in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL grew to $44,221 from the previous year's value of $41,279.

The following chart displays the households in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, 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 $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

0.419

2021 Wage GINI in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL

0.434

2020 Wage GINI in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL

In 2021, the income inequality in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL was 0.419 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.43% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (75.4%)
Carpooled (13.8%)
Worked At Home (5.84%)

In 2021, 75.4% of workers in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.8%) and those who worked at home (5.84%).

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

23.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL have a shorter commute time (23.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.66% of the workforce in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL (28.9k out of 145k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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

86.2% of the population of Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL has health coverage, with 24.9% on employee plans, 24.6% on Medicaid, 20.9% on Medicare, 13.9% on non-group plans, and 1.87% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.6% under 18 years, 17.1% between 18 and 34 years, 32.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 29.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

13.8%

Uninsured

24.9%

Employer Coverage

24.6%

Medicaid

20.9%

Medicare

13.9%

Non-Group

1.87%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL declined by 1.26% from 14% to 13.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.