Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL

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2021 Population

129,497

1.91% 1-year growth

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.5

0.504% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

14.7%

7.56% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$61,750

5.83% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$171,300

4.32% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

51,169

1.13% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL had a population of 129k people with a median age of 39.5 and a median household income of $61,750. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL grew from 127,070 to 129,497, a 1.91% increase and its median household income grew from $58,350 to $61,750, a 5.83% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.8%), White (Hispanic) (7.07%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.09%), Other (Hispanic) (2.16%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.03%).

11.2% of the households in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL 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.

95.8% of the residents in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Marshall & Madison (Southeast) Counties--Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL are Snead State Community College (573 degrees awarded in 2021) and New Beginning College of Cosmetology (50 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL was $171,300, and the homeownership rate was 78%.

Most people in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL was 2 cars per household.

Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL borders Huntsville City (Far West & Southwest) PUMA, AL, Huntsville City (Central & South) PUMA, AL, DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL, Decatur City PUMA, AL, Cullman & Winston Counties PUMA, AL, St. Clair & Blount Counties PUMA, AL, and Etowah County PUMA, AL.

About the photo: US Space & Rocket Center, Huntsville, AL

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United States Alabama

Population & Diversity

Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL is home to a population of 129k people, from which 95.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.25% of Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL residents were born outside of the country (8.09k people).

In 2021, there were 11.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (106k people) in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.16k White (Hispanic) and 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 Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL are Spanish (11,138 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (348 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (299 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

65,487

Women

50.5%

64,144

Men

49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 129,631 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

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

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Citizenship

95.8%

2021 Citizenship

95.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.8% of Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL was 95.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
106k ± 1.69k
White (Hispanic)
9.16k ± 746
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4k ± 723

11.6%

Hispanic Population

15k people

11.6% of the people in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL are hispanic (15k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,929 ± 1,314 people
Guatemala
2,787 ± 1,282 people
Haiti
436 ± 512 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL was Mexico, the natal country of 2,929 Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL residents, followed by Guatemala with 2,787 and Haiti with 436.

Foreign-Born Population

6.25%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

8.09k people

5.99%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.61k people

As of 2021, 6.25% of Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL residents (8.09k 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 Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL was 5.99%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
11,138 households (9.23%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
348 households (0.288%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
299 households (0.248%)

11.2% of the households in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower 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 Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL was Spanish. 9.23% of the households in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
2,987 ± 554
Vietnam
2,894 ± 387
Gulf War (1990s)
1,320 ± 317

Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.03 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL employs 51.2k people. The largest industries in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL are Construction (3,241 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,115 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,582 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($184,774), Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($131,488), and Household appliances & electrical & electronic goods merchant wholesalers ($119,915).

Males in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL have an average income that is 1.57 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,291. The income inequality in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.471, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

23,441

Women

46.3%

27,156

Men

53.7%

The workforce of Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL in 2020 was 50,597 people, with 46.3% woman, and 53.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL.

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Occupations

51.2k

2021 Value

1.13%

1 Year growth

± 1.13%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 1.13%, from 50.6k employees to 51.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL, are Other managers (1,889 people), Registered nurses (1,355 people), and Firstline supervisors of production & operating workers (1,233 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (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

51.2k

2021 Value

1.13%

1 Year growth

± 1.13%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 1.13%, from 50.6k employees to 51.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL, are Construction (3,241 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,115 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,582 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL, though some of these residents may live in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,151

Median earning men ± $1,958

$30,071

Median earning women ± $2,108

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($89,917), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,811), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($74,438).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($71,118), Construction ($42,708), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($42,083).

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 Alabama. 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 Alabama.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $48.2B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($20.5B) and Mixed freight ($19.8B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$267B

2020 Value in Alabama

$540B

Projected 2050 Value in Alabama

102% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alabama trade was $267B. This is expected to increase 102% to $540B by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$30.3B
Florida
$20.6B
Tennessee
$13B

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $30.3B, followed by Florida with $20.6B and Tennessee and $13B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 62% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 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 Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL. Showing the available data for Alabama.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.08%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 62% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Alabama

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Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Katie Britt

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 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 Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL awarded 623 degrees. The student population of Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 871 male students and 1,431 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL are White (406 and 65.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (116 and 18.6%), Black or African American (58 and 9.32%), and Unknown (27 and 4.34%).

The largest universities in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL by number of degrees awarded are Snead State Community College (573 and 92%) and New Beginning College of Cosmetology (50 and 8.03%).

The most popular majors in Marshall & Madison (Southeast) Counties--Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL are General Studies (318 and 51%), General Business Administration & Management (66 and 10.6%), and General Cosmetology (47 and 7.54%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,302 students enrolled in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL, 37.8% men and 62.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,680 records, of which 61.2% were women and 38.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
318 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
40 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
17 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Marshall & Madison (Southeast) Counties--Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL was General Studies with 318 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Marshall & Madison (Southeast) Counties--Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Snead State Community College
573 degrees awarded
New Beginning College of Cosmetology
50 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Snead State Community College with 573 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 223 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL, which is 0.557 times less than the 400 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 406 degrees mean that there were 3.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 116 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, 2-year ($3,936) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,408) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,735) 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, 1.06% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.13% 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 Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (28.5k), Some college (19.3k), and Secondary Education (17.9k).

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 Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL was $171,300 in 2021, which is 0.699 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $164,200 to $171,300, a 4.32% increase. The homeownership rate in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL is 78%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL have an average commute time of 25.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL is $61,750. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL was Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL with a value of $87,527, followed by Shelby County PUMA, AL and Huntsville City (Far West & Southwest) PUMA, AL, with respective values of $82,532 and $76,493.

Housing

Property

$171,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,686

$36,958

Median Property Taxes

±$1,461

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 Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

78%

Homeownership

2021

67.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 78% of the housing units in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL 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 Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL was Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL with a value of $87,527, followed by Shelby County PUMA, AL and Huntsville City (Far West & Southwest) PUMA, AL, with respective values of $82,532 and $76,493.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL 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.

$61,750

Median Household Income

± $2,442

47.4k

Number of Households

± 1,653

In 2021, the median household income of the 47.4k households in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL grew to $61,750 from the previous year's value of $58,350.

The following chart displays the households in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL 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

0.471

2021 Wage GINI in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL

0.471

2020 Wage GINI in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL

In 2021, the income inequality in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.097% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (84%)
Carpooled (8.92%)
Worked At Home (5.96%)

In 2021, 84% of workers in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.92%) and those who worked at home (5.96%).

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

25.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL have a shorter commute time (25.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.18% of the workforce in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL (18.8k out of 128k 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 Males < 5, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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

89.8% of the population of Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL has health coverage, with 44% on employee plans, 16.3% on Medicaid, 13.1% on Medicare, 13.9% on non-group plans, and 2.66% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Alabama see 1519 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.978% decrease from the previous year (1534 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2026 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 846 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,519 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Alabama

Primary care physicians in Alabama see an average of 1,519 patients per year. This represents a 0.978% decrease from the previous year (1,534 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.7% under 18 years, 17.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.2%

Uninsured

44%

Employer Coverage

16.3%

Medicaid

13.1%

Medicare

13.9%

Non-Group

2.66%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL declined by 2.76% from 10.4% to 10.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Huntsville City (Far Southeast) PUMA, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.