Ionia County, MI

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2019 Population

64,300

0.193% 1-year growth

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

38.7

0% 1-year change

2019 Poverty Rate

11.8%

7.52% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$57,043

4.97% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$131,800

7.5% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

28,978

1.82% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Ionia County, MI had a population of 64.3k people with a median age of 38.7 and a median household income of $57,043. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Ionia County, MI grew from 64,176 to 64,300, a 0.193% increase and its median household income grew from $54,343 to $57,043, a 4.97% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ionia County, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.54%), White (Hispanic) (3.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.79%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.705%). 0% of the households in Ionia County, MI speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

99.3% of the residents in Ionia County, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Ionia County, MI are School of Missionary Aviation Technology (24 degrees awarded in 2019).

In 2019, the median property value in Ionia County, MI was $131,800, and the homeownership rate was 76.6%. Most people in Ionia County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Ionia County, MI was 2 cars per household.

Ionia County, MI borders Barry County, MI, Clinton County, MI, Eaton County, MI, Gratiot County, MI, Kent County, MI, and Montcalm County, MI.

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Diversity

Ionia County, MI is home to a population of 64.3k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2019, 1.56% of Ionia County, MI residents were born outside of the country (1.01k people).

In 2019, there were 19.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (56.8k people) in Ionia County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.92k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.19k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ionia County, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
56.8k ± 24
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.92k ± 219
White (Hispanic)
2.19k ± 214

4.77%

Hispanic Population

3.07k people

4.77% of the people in Ionia County, MI are hispanic (3.07k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.56%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.01k people

1.53%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

979 people

As of 2019, 1.56% of Ionia County, MI residents (1.01k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ionia County, MI was 1.53%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.4

In 2019, the median age of all people in Ionia County, MI was 38.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 39, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 45. But people in Ionia County, MI are getting staying the same age. In 2018, the average age of all Ionia County, MI residents was 39.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
80,443 ± 6,935 people
India
73,340 ± 6,624 people
Iraq
55,052 ± 5,745 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 80,443 Michigan residents, followed by India with 73,340 and Iraq with 55,052.

Citizenship

99.3%

2019 Citizenship

99.3%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 99.3% of Ionia County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Ionia County, MI was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,359 ± 163
Gulf War (2001-)
542 ± 148
Korea
327 ± 94

Ionia County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.51 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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

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

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 Michigan. 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 Michigan.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Michigan 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 Ionia County, MI is $57,043. In 2019, the tract with the highest median household income in Ionia County, MI was Census Tract 314 with a value of $73,269, followed by Census Tract 313 and Census Tract 315, with respective values of $67,686 and $62,450.

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,622. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Ionia County, MI employs 29k people. The largest industries in Ionia County, MI are Manufacturing (6,083 people), Retail Trade (3,328 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,264 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($55,103), Utilities ($49,267), and Wholesale Trade ($46,389).

Wages

Median Household Income

$57,043

2019 value

± $1,779

4.97%

1 Year Growth

± 4.75%

Households in Ionia County, MI have a median annual income of $57,043, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $54,343 in 2018, which represents a 4.97% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Ionia County, MI compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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

$67,777

Average Male Salary in Michigan

± $1,173

$49,622

Average Female Salary in Michigan

± $892

In 2019, full-time male employees in Michigan made 1.37 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Michigan 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 Michigan.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Michigan

Asian
$66,769 ± $4,515
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$58,569 ± $71,898
White
$51,731 ± $750

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Michigan workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.14 times more than Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Michigan.

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

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Ionia County, MI is from Michigan.

0.475

2019 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.476

2018 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2019, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.169% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan 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 314
Census Tract 313
Census Tract 315

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Ionia County, MI was Census Tract 314 with a value of $73,269, followed by Census Tract 313 and Census Tract 315, with respective values of $67,686 and $62,450.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

11.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ionia County, MI (7.13k out of 60.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 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

White
6,402 ± 444
Hispanic
527 ± 126
Two Or More
336 ± 132

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ionia County, MI is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

29k

2019 Value

± 918

1.82%

1 Year growth

± 4.43%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Ionia County, MI grew at a rate of 1.82%, from 28.5k employees to 29k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ionia County, MI, are Production Occupations (3,949 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,537 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,264 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ionia County, MI.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Ionia County, MI, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (3,949 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,537 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,264 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Ionia County, MI has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (3.28 times higher than expected), Production Occupations (2.41 times), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (1.83 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Ionia County, MI, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($71,667), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($70,064), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($70,000).

Industries

Employment by Industries

29k

2019 Value

± 918

1.82%

1 Year growth

± 4.43%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Ionia County, MI grew at a rate of 1.82%, from 28.5k employees to 29k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ionia County, MI, are Manufacturing (6,083 people), Retail Trade (3,328 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,264 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ionia County, MI, though some of these residents may live in Ionia County, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Ionia County, MI, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (6,083 people), Retail Trade (3,328 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,264 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Ionia County, MI has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (3.97 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (2.1 times), and Public Administration (1.44 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Ionia County, MI, by median earnings, are Public Administration ($55,103), Utilities ($49,267), and Wholesale Trade ($46,389).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $213B, followed by Machinery ($50.8B) and Mixed freight ($37.9B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Michigan.

$636B

2018 Value in Michigan

$1.17T

Projected 2045 Value in Michigan

83.6% growth

In 2018, total outbound Michigan trade was $636B. This is expected to increase 83.6% to $1.17T by 2045.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$44B
Indiana
$33.2B
Texas
$30.5B

In 2018, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $44B, followed by Indiana with $33.2B and Texas and $30.5B.

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

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Ionia County, MI went to Donald J. Trump with 61.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (31.1%), followed by Other (6.95%). The most partisan county was Missaukee County, MI with 73.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (61.9%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (31.1%)
Democratic Party
Other (6.95%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 61.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (31.1%), followed by Other (6.95%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Michigan.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Ionia County, MI

61.9% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Michigan

Missaukee County, MI
73.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Hillsdale County, MI
70.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Sanilac County, MI
69.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Michigan was Missaukee County, MI with 73.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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

US Senators from Michigan

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

Debbie Stabenow

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing Michigan.

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

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 14 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 Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Ionia County, MI awarded 24 degrees. The student population of Ionia County, MI is skewed towards men, with 25 male students and 2 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Ionia County, MI are White (23 and 100%), followed by Asian (0 and 0%), Black or African American (0 and 0%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Ionia County, MI by number of degrees awarded are School of Missionary Aviation Technology (24 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Ionia County, MI are Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (20 and 83.3%) and Airline Professional Pilot & Flight Crew (4 and 16.7%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology
20 degree-majorss awarded
Airline Professional Pilot & Flight Crew
4 degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Ionia County, MI was Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology with 20 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Ionia County, MI according to their major.

Universities

School of Missionary Aviation Technology

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

24 degrees awarded

In 2019, the Ionia County, MI institution with the largest number of graduating students was School of Missionary Aviation Technology with 24 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 24 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ionia County, MI, which is Infinityk times more than the 0 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Ionia County, MI by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
23 degrees awarded
Asian
0 degrees awarded
Black or African American
0 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Ionia County, MI was White students. These 23 degrees mean that there were Infinityk times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 0 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Ionia County, MI was $131,800 in 2019, which is 0.548 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $122,600 to $131,800, a 7.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Ionia County, MI is 76.6%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Ionia County, MI have an average commute time of 25.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ionia County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$131,800

2019 Median

± $4,531

$122,600

2018 Median

± $3,333

In 2019, the median property value in Ionia County, MI grew to to $131,800 from the previous year's value of $122,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Ionia County, MI 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 Ionia County, MI the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

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

$57,043

Median Household Income

± $1,779

23k

Number of Households

± 815

In 2019, the median household income of the 23k households in Ionia County, MI grew to $57,043 from the previous year's value of $54,343.

The following chart displays the households in Ionia County, MI 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.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Ionia County, MI distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Ionia County, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

76.6%

2019 Homeownership

77.1%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 76.6% of the housing units in Ionia County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 77.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Ionia County, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

25.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ionia County, MI have a longer commute time (25.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.24% of the workforce in Ionia County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (82.9%)
Carpooled (9.24%)
Worked At Home (4.24%)

In 2019, 82.9% of workers in Ionia County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.24%) and those who worked at home (4.24%).

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

Health

94% of the population of Ionia County, MI has health coverage, with 53.2% on employee plans, 16.3% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 0.584% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Michigan was $8,055 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,745).

Primary care physicians in Ionia County, MI see 4013 patients per year on average, which represents a 18.6% increase from the previous year (3384 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2396 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 703 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Montmorency County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.6%). Additionally, Gratiot County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (45.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

4,013 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ionia County, MI

Primary care physicians in Ionia County, MI see an average of 4,013 patients per year. This represents a 18.6% increase from the previous year (3,384 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Ionia County, MI 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 Michigan.

$8,055

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Michigan

$3,950

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,915

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,318

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Michigan (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4%, from $7,745 to $8,055.

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

Health Care Coverage

5.96%

Uninsured

53.2%

Employer Coverage

16.3%

Medicaid

12.2%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

0.584%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ionia County, MI declined by 3.12% from 6.15% to 5.96%.

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