Jacksonville City PUMA, NC

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2019 Population

150,492

0.607% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Burr

Republican Party

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

25.5

0.394% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

13.3%

4.39% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$49,682

3.02% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$160,000

1.85% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

78,226

1.93% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Jacksonville City PUMA, NC had a population of 150k people with a median age of 25.5 and a median household income of $49,682. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Jacksonville City PUMA, NC grew from 149,584 to 150,492, a 0.607% increase and its median household income grew from $48,225 to $49,682, a 3.02% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (64.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13.7%), White (Hispanic) (9.03%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.55%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.49%). 11.8% of the households in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

98.3% of the residents in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Onslow County (South)--Jacksonville City PUMA, NC are Coastal Carolina Community College (1,518 degrees awarded in 2019) and Platt College-Miller-Motte-Jacksonville (364 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC was $160,000, and the homeownership rate was 48.1%. Most people in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Jacksonville City PUMA, NC borders Lenoir, Onslow (North) & Jones Counties PUMA, NC, Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC, and Pender & New Hanover (North) Counties PUMA, NC.

United States North Carolina

Diversity

Jacksonville City PUMA, NC is home to a population of 150k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2019, 4.69% of Jacksonville City PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (7.05k people).

In 2019, there were 4.74 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (97.4k people) in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 13.6k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC are Spanish (10,582 speakers), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (836 speakers), and Vietnamese (699 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
97.4k ± 1.79k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
20.6k ± 1.1k
White (Hispanic)
13.6k ± 1.02k

12.9%

Hispanic Population

19.4k people

12.9% of the people in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC are hispanic (19.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
10,582 speakers (7.71%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
836 speakers (0.609%)
Vietnamese
699 speakers (0.509%)

11.8% of Jacksonville City PUMA, NC citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC was Spanish. 7.71% of the overall population of Jacksonville City PUMA, NC are native Spanish speakers. 0.609% speak Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) and 0.509% speak Vietnamese, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.69%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

7.05k people

4.44%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

6.64k people

As of 2019, 4.69% of Jacksonville City PUMA, NC residents (7.05k 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 Jacksonville City PUMA, NC was 4.44%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.1

In 2019, the median age of all people in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC was 25.5. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 25, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 36. But people in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Jacksonville City PUMA, NC residents was 25.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
919 ± 742 people
Philippines
836 ± 708 people
Vietnam
554 ± 577 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Jacksonville City PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 919 Jacksonville City PUMA, NC residents, followed by Philippines with 836 and Vietnam with 554.

Citizenship

98.3%

2019 Citizenship

98.5%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98.3% of Jacksonville City PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
9,823 ± 1,059
Gulf War (1990s)
3,195 ± 435
Vietnam
2,909 ± 327

Jacksonville City PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 3.07 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for North Carolina. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in North Carolina, 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 North Carolina.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (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 North Carolina.

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 North Carolina. 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 North Carolina.

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Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of North Carolina 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 Jacksonville City PUMA, NC is $49,682. In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC was Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC with a value of $119,228, followed by Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $115,363 and $108,344.

Males in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.03 times higher than the average income of females, which is $37,429. The income inequality in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.378, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Jacksonville City PUMA, NC employs 78.2k people. The largest industries in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC are U. S. Marines (28,598 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,487 people), and National security & international affairs (3,496 people), and the highest paying industries are Architectural, engineering & related services ($92,973), Computer Systems Design ($71,582), and Nursing Care Facilities ($66,654).

Wages

Median Household Income

$49,682

2019 value

± $1,731

3.02%

1 Year Growth

± 5.18%

Households in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC have a median annual income of $49,682, 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 $48,225 in 2018, which represents a 3.02% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$38,563

Average Male Salary in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC

± $3,546

$37,429

Average Female Salary in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC

± $6,241

In 2019, full-time male employees in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC made 1.03 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC

White
$35,956 ± $3,008
Black
$32,081 ± $9,939
Two or More Races
$29,940 ± $12,947

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Jacksonville City PUMA, NC workers was White. These workers were paid 1.12 times more than Black workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.378

2019 Wage GINI in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC

0.365

2018 Wage GINI in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC

In 2019, the income inequality in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC was 0.378 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.52% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Jacksonville City PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC was Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC with a value of $119,228, followed by Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $115,363 and $108,344.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

13.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC (17.3k out of 130k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

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
10,421 ± 902
Black
4,586 ± 636
Hispanic
1,709 ± 404

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

78.2k

2019 Value

1.93%

1 Year growth

± 1.93%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 1.93%, from 76.7k employees to 78.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC, are Military enlisted tactical operations & air/weapons specialists & crew members (6,474 people), Military, rank not specified (3,569 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,086 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jacksonville City PUMA, NC.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Jacksonville City PUMA, NC, by number of employees, are Military enlisted tactical operations & air/weapons specialists & crew members (6,474 people), Military, rank not specified (3,569 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,086 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Jacksonville City PUMA, NC has an unusually high number of residents working as Military enlisted tactical operations & air/weapons specialists & crew members (72 times higher than expected), Avionics technicians (55 times), and Explosives workers, ordnance handling experts, and blasters (48.4 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Jacksonville City PUMA, NC, by average salary, are Management analysts ($167,432), Chief executives & legislators ($137,531), and Physicians ($132,037).

Industries

Employment by Industries

78.2k

2019 Value

1.93%

1 Year growth

± 1.93%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 1.93%, from 76.7k employees to 78.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC, are U. S. Marines (28,598 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,487 people), and National security & international affairs (3,496 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jacksonville City PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC, by number of employees, are U. S. Marines (28,598 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,487 people), and National security & international affairs (3,496 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Jacksonville City PUMA, NC has an unusually high number of U. S. Marines (416 times higher than expected), U. S. Navy (20.3 times), and U. S Coast Guard (10.9 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC, by average salary, are Architectural, engineering & related services ($92,973), Computer Systems Design ($71,582), and Nursing Care Facilities ($66,654).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $54.1B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($40B) and Machinery ($36.8B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$430B

2018 Value in North Carolina

$840B

Projected 2045 Value in North Carolina

95.4% growth

In 2018, total outbound North Carolina trade was $430B. This is expected to increase 95.4% to $840B by 2045.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$28.2B
South Carolina
$27.5B
Virginia
$24.4B

In 2018, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $28.2B, followed by South Carolina with $27.5B and Virginia and $24.4B.

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

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (46.2%), followed by Gary Johnson (2.74%). The most partisan county was Graham County, NC with 78.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Jacksonville City PUMA, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

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 (49.8%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (46.2%)
Democratic Party
Gary Johnson (2.74%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina 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 North Carolina.

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 North Carolina

49.8% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in North Carolina

Graham County, NC
78.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Yadkin County, NC
78.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Durham County, NC
77.7% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in North Carolina was Graham County, NC with 78.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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

US Senators from North Carolina

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

Richard Burr

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

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

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 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 North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Onslow County (South)--Jacksonville City PUMA, NC awarded 1,882 degrees. The student population of Onslow County (South)--Jacksonville City PUMA, NC is skewed towards women, with 1,488 male students and 2,674 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Onslow County (South)--Jacksonville City PUMA, NC are White (1,267 and 67.7%), followed by Black or African American (275 and 14.7%), Hispanic or Latino (223 and 11.9%), and Asian (55 and 2.94%).

The largest universities in Onslow County (South)--Jacksonville City PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Coastal Carolina Community College (1,518 and 80.7%) and Platt College-Miller-Motte-Jacksonville (364 and 19.3%).

The most popular majors in Onslow County (South)--Jacksonville City PUMA, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (479 and 25.5%), Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (259 and 13.8%), and Medical Office Management (90 and 4.78%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor
259 degree-majorss awarded
Medical Office Management
68 degree-majorss awarded
Automobile Mechanics Technology
52 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Onslow County (South)--Jacksonville City PUMA, NC was Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor with 259 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Onslow County (South)--Jacksonville City PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Coastal Carolina Community College
1,518 degrees awarded
Platt College-Miller-Motte-Jacksonville
364 degrees awarded

In 2019, the Onslow County (South)--Jacksonville City PUMA, NC institution with the largest number of graduating students was Coastal Carolina Community College with 1,518 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

1,000

Degrees Awarded to Men

882

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 1,000 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Onslow County (South)--Jacksonville City PUMA, NC, which is 1.13 times more than the 882 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Onslow County (South)--Jacksonville City PUMA, NC by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,267 degrees awarded
Black or African American
275 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
223 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Onslow County (South)--Jacksonville City PUMA, NC was White students. These 1,267 degrees mean that there were 4.61 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 275 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC was $160,000 in 2019, which is 0.665 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $157,100 to $160,000, a 1.85% increase. The homeownership rate in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC is 48.1%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 18.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$160,000

2019 Median

± $3,711

$157,100

2018 Median

± $3,482

In 2019, the median property value in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC grew to to $160,000 from the previous year's value of $157,100.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC 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 Jacksonville City PUMA, NC the largest share of households have a property value in the $150k - $175k range.

Household Income

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

$49,682

Median Household Income

± $1,731

48.7k

Number of Households

± 2,011

In 2019, the median household income of the 48.7k households in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC grew to $49,682 from the previous year's value of $48,225.

The following chart displays the households in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC 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 Jacksonville City PUMA, NC distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Jacksonville City PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

48.1%

2019 Homeownership

48%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 48.1% of the housing units in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 48%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

18.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (18.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.07% of the workforce in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (68.6%)
Carpooled (14.4%)
Walked (10.1%)

In 2019, 68.6% of workers in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.4%) and those who walked to work (10.1%).

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

Health

91.5% of the population of Jacksonville City PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 20.3% on employee plans, 13.3% on Medicaid, 5.45% on Medicare, 23.6% on non-group plans, and 28.8% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in North Carolina was $7,264 in 2014. This is a 3.37% increase from the previous year ($7,027).

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1405 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.496% decrease from the previous year (1412 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1718 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 389 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Jones County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (27.2%). Additionally, Bladen County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (49.1%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

1,405 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,405 patients per year. This represents a 0.496% decrease from the previous year (1,412 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in North Carolina 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 North Carolina.

$7,264

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in North Carolina

$3,859

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,225

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,260

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in North Carolina (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.37%, from $7,027 to $7,264.

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

Health Care Coverage

8.51%

Uninsured

20.3%

Employer Coverage

13.3%

Medicaid

5.45%

Medicare

23.6%

Non-Group

28.8%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC declined by 0.828% from 8.58% to 8.51%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.