Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN

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2019 Population

103,046

0.227% 1-year decline

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Braun

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

41.2

0.488% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

11.6%

5.17% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$55,466

5.47% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$127,200

4.35% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

44,089

0.335% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN had a population of 103k people with a median age of 41.2 and a median household income of $55,466. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN declined from 103,280 to 103,046, a −0.227% decrease and its median household income grew from $52,590 to $55,466, a 5.47% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.7%), White (Hispanic) (2.65%), Other (Hispanic) (1.92%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.16%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.621%). 4.37% of the households in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

98.6% of the residents in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN are Taylor Institute of Cosmetology (13 degrees awarded in 2019).

In 2019, the median property value in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN was $127,200, and the homeownership rate was 77.1%. Most people in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN was 2 cars per household.

Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN borders Livingston, Ford, Iroquois & Vermilion Counties PUMA, IL, Kankakee County PUMA, IL, Lake County (South) PUMA, IN, Porter County PUMA, IN, LaPorte County PUMA, IN, Mishawaka City PUMA, IN, Kosciusko & Marshall Counties PUMA, IN, Montgomery, Clinton, White, Carroll & Benton Counties PUMA, IN, Kokomo City PUMA, IN, and Grant, Miami & Wabash Counties PUMA, IN.

United States Indiana

Diversity

Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN is home to a population of 103k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2019, 7.11% of Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN residents were born outside of the country (7.33k people).

In 2019, there were 35 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (95.5k people) in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.73k White (Hispanic) and 1.98k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN are Spanish (2,840 speakers), Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (411 speakers), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (182 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
95.5k ± 50
White (Hispanic)
2.73k ± 429
Other (Hispanic)
1.98k ± 420

5.05%

Hispanic Population

5.2k people

5.05% of the people in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN are hispanic (5.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
2,840 speakers (2.92%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
411 speakers (0.423%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
182 speakers (0.187%)

4.37% of Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN 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 Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN was Spanish. 2.92% of the overall population of Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN are native Spanish speakers. 0.423% speak Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages and 0.187% speak Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese), the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

7.11%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

7.33k people

2.59%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

2.67k people

As of 2019, 7.11% of Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN residents (7.33k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN was 2.59%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 4.3

In 2019, the median age of all people in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN was 41.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 41, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 42. But people in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN residents was 41.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,225 ± 854 people
El Salvador
223 ± 366 people
China
190 ± 338 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN was Mexico, the natal country of 1,225 Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN residents, followed by El Salvador with 223 and China with 190.

Citizenship

98.6%

2019 Citizenship

98.5%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98.6% of Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,645 ± 247
Gulf War (2001-)
1,015 ± 180
Gulf War (1990s)
771 ± 158

Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.61 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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

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

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 Indiana. 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 Indiana.

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Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Indiana 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 Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN is $55,466. In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN was Noblesville City & Fishers Town (East) PUMA, IN with a value of $112,381, followed by Carmel City & Fishers Town (West) PUMA, IN and Hendricks County PUMA, IN, with respective values of $101,352 and $85,381.

Males in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN have an average income that is 1.5 times higher than the average income of females, which is $36,750. The income inequality in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.399, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN employs 44.1k people. The largest industries in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN are Construction (3,274 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,565 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,140 people), and the highest paying industries are Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($85,305), Other health care services ($78,247), and Electric & gas, and other combinations ($77,068).

Wages

Median Household Income

$55,466

2019 value

± $1,512

5.47%

1 Year Growth

± 3.72%

Households in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN have a median annual income of $55,466, 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 $52,590 in 2018, which represents a 5.47% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$55,204

Average Male Salary in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN

± $6,494

$36,750

Average Female Salary in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN

± $4,926

In 2019, full-time male employees in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN made 1.5 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN

White
$41,229 ± $4,159
Asian
$34,398 ± $43,209
Two or More Races
$32,620 ± $28,256

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN workers was White. These workers were paid 1.2 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.399

2019 Wage GINI in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN

0.399

2018 Wage GINI in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN

In 2019, the income inequality in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN was 0.399 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0984% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN 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 Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN was Noblesville City & Fishers Town (East) PUMA, IN with a value of $112,381, followed by Carmel City & Fishers Town (West) PUMA, IN and Hendricks County PUMA, IN, with respective values of $101,352 and $85,381.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 45 - 54

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

11.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN (11.8k out of 101k 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 45 - 54, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

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
10,908 ± 672
Hispanic
916 ± 212
Other
501 ± 172

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

44.1k

2019 Value

−0.335%

1 Year decline

± −0.335%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN declined at a rate of −0.335%, from 44.2k employees to 44.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,794 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,471 people), and Registered nurses (1,167 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN, by number of employees, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,794 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,471 people), and Registered nurses (1,167 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN has an unusually high number of residents working as Agricultural and food science technicians (6.91 times higher than expected), Grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic (6.59 times), and Millwrights (6.43 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN, by average salary, are Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters ($105,697), Marketing managers ($103,395), and Chief executives & legislators ($101,743).

Industries

Employment by Industries

44.1k

2019 Value

−0.335%

1 Year decline

± −0.335%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN declined at a rate of −0.335%, from 44.2k employees to 44.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN, are Construction (3,274 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,565 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,140 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN, though some of these residents may live in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN, by number of employees, are Construction (3,274 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,565 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,140 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN has an unusually high number of Prefabricated wood buildings & mobile homes (15.8 times higher than expected), Iron & steel mills & steel product manufacturing (13.1 times), and Foundries (10.4 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN, by average salary, are Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($85,305), Other health care services ($78,247), and Electric & gas, and other combinations ($77,068).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Indiana product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $85.2B, followed by Mixed freight ($40.4B) and Base metals ($38.8B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Indiana.

$478B

2018 Value in Indiana

$865B

Projected 2045 Value in Indiana

81% growth

In 2018, total outbound Indiana trade was $478B. This is expected to increase 81% to $865B by 2045.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Michigan
$41.6B
Illinois
$39B
Ohio
$35.7B

In 2018, the top outbound Indiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $41.6B, followed by Illinois with $39B and Ohio and $35.7B.

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

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 56.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (37.8%), followed by Gary Johnson (4.9%). The most partisan county was Daviess County, IN with 79.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Indiana is currently represented by 9 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 Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN. Showing the available data for Indiana.

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 (56.9%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (37.8%)
Democratic Party
Gary Johnson (4.9%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 56.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (37.8%), followed by Gary Johnson (4.9%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Indiana 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 Indiana.

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 Indiana

56.9% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Indiana

Daviess County, IN
79.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Franklin County, IN
78.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Martin County, IN
76.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Indiana was Daviess County, IN with 79.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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

US Senators from Indiana

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

Todd Young

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Mike Braun

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing Indiana.

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

US Representatives from Indiana

Indiana is currently represented by 9 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 Indiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN awarded 13 degrees. The student population of Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN is skewed towards women, with 2 male students and 40 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN are White (11 and 84.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (2 and 15.4%), Asian (0 and 0%), and Black or African American (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN by number of degrees awarded are Taylor Institute of Cosmetology (13 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN are General Cosmetology (13 and 100%) and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (0 and 0%).

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
13 degree-majorss awarded
Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor
0 degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN was General Cosmetology with 13 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN according to their major.

Universities

Taylor Institute of Cosmetology

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

13 degrees awarded

In 2019, the Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN institution with the largest number of graduating students was Taylor Institute of Cosmetology with 13 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 0 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN, which is 0 times less than the 13 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
11 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2 degrees awarded
Asian
0 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN was White students. These 11 degrees mean that there were 5.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN was $127,200 in 2019, which is 0.529 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $121,900 to $127,200, a 4.35% increase. The homeownership rate in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN is 77.1%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN have an average commute time of 26.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$127,200

2019 Median

± $4,098

$121,900

2018 Median

± $2,702

In 2019, the median property value in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN grew to to $127,200 from the previous year's value of $121,900.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN 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 Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN 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.

$55,466

Median Household Income

± $1,512

39.6k

Number of Households

± 1,205

In 2019, the median household income of the 39.6k households in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN grew to $55,466 from the previous year's value of $52,590.

The following chart displays the households in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN 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

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

77.1%

2019 Homeownership

77.2%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 77.1% of the housing units in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 77.2%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

26.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN have a longer commute time (26.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 3.37% of the workforce in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (83.3%)
Carpooled (10.4%)
Worked At Home (3.01%)

In 2019, 83.3% of workers in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.4%) and those who worked at home (3.01%).

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 Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

92.8% of the population of Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN has health coverage, with 49.6% on employee plans, 15.3% on Medicaid, 15% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 1.2% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Indiana was $8,300 in 2014. This is a 4.76% increase from the previous year ($7,923).

Primary care physicians in Indiana see 1498 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.86% decrease from the previous year (1511 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1752 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 594 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Switzerland County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (21.3%). Additionally, Martin County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (45.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,498 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Indiana

Primary care physicians in Indiana see an average of 1,498 patients per year. This represents a 0.86% decrease from the previous year (1,511 patients).

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

$8,300

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Indiana

$4,078

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,285

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,714

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Indiana (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.76%, from $7,923 to $8,300.

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

Health Care Coverage

7.16%

Uninsured

49.6%

Employer Coverage

15.3%

Medicaid

15%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

1.2%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN declined by 12.4% from 8.18% to 7.16%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.