Johnston County PUMA, NC

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2019 Population

196,849

2.98% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Burr

Republican Party

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

38.4

0.787% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

12.5%

6% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$59,876

5.32% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$165,100

5.29% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

90,964

4.69% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Johnston County PUMA, NC had a population of 197k people with a median age of 38.4 and a median household income of $59,876. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Johnston County PUMA, NC grew from 191,152 to 196,849, a 2.98% increase and its median household income grew from $56,851 to $59,876, a 5.32% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Johnston County PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (15.5%), White (Hispanic) (9.41%), Other (Hispanic) (2.7%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.92%). 13% of the households in Johnston County PUMA, NC speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

94.2% of the residents in Johnston County PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Johnston County PUMA, NC are Johnston Community College (1,627 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2019, the median property value in Johnston County PUMA, NC was $165,100, and the homeownership rate was 73%. Most people in Johnston County PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Johnston County PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Johnston County PUMA, NC borders Rocky Mount City PUMA, NC, Wilson City PUMA, NC, Raleigh City (East), Knightdale & Garner (North) Towns PUMA, NC, Garner (South) & Fuquay-Varina Towns PUMA, NC, Harnett County PUMA, NC, Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC, and Wayne County PUMA, NC.

United States North Carolina

Diversity

Johnston County PUMA, NC is home to a population of 197k people, from which 94.2% are citizens. As of 2019, 7.67% of Johnston County PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (15.1k people).

In 2019, there were 4.39 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (133k people) in Johnston County PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 30.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 18.5k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Johnston County PUMA, NC are Spanish (20,561 speakers), French (Incl. Cajun) (451 speakers), and German (409 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Johnston County PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
133k ± 135
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
30.4k ± 554
White (Hispanic)
18.5k ± 1.12k

13.6%

Hispanic Population

26.8k people

13.6% of the people in Johnston County PUMA, NC are hispanic (26.8k people).

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

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
20,561 speakers (11.2%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
451 speakers (0.245%)
German
409 speakers (0.222%)

13% of Johnston County 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 Johnston County PUMA, NC was Spanish. 11.2% of the overall population of Johnston County PUMA, NC are native Spanish speakers. 0.245% speak French (Incl. Cajun) and 0.222% speak German, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

7.67%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

15.1k people

7.68%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

14.7k people

As of 2019, 7.67% of Johnston County PUMA, NC residents (15.1k 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 Johnston County PUMA, NC was 7.68%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.1

In 2019, the median age of all people in Johnston County PUMA, NC was 38.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 38, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 41. But people in Johnston County PUMA, NC are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Johnston County PUMA, NC residents was 38.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
7,501 ± 2,085 people
Honduras
1,034 ± 787 people
Canada
778 ± 683 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Johnston County PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 7,501 Johnston County PUMA, NC residents, followed by Honduras with 1,034 and Canada with 778.

Citizenship

94.2%

2019 Citizenship

94.3%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 94.2% of Johnston County PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Johnston County PUMA, NC was 94.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,489 ± 357
Gulf War (2001-)
3,170 ± 565
Gulf War (1990s)
2,918 ± 448

Johnston County PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.1 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

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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 Johnston County PUMA, NC is $59,876. In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Johnston County 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 Johnston County PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.25 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,291. The income inequality in Johnston County PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.432, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Johnston County PUMA, NC employs 91k people. The largest industries in Johnston County PUMA, NC are Construction (9,741 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,569 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (6,175 people), and the highest paying industries are Funeral homes, & cemeteries & crematories ($185,581), Computer & peripheral equipment manufacturing ($170,770), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($160,227).

Wages

Median Household Income

$59,876

2019 value

± $1,752

5.32%

1 Year Growth

± 4.06%

Households in Johnston County PUMA, NC have a median annual income of $59,876, 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 $56,851 in 2018, which represents a 5.32% annual growth.

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

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

$57,688

Average Male Salary in Johnston County PUMA, NC

± $6,343

$46,291

Average Female Salary in Johnston County PUMA, NC

± $5,289

In 2019, full-time male employees in Johnston County PUMA, NC made 1.25 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Johnston County PUMA, NC by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Johnston County PUMA, NC

American Indian
$52,508 ± $27,266
Asian
$50,704 ± $43,268
White
$48,189 ± $4,560

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Johnston County PUMA, NC workers was American Indian. These workers were paid 1.04 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Johnston County PUMA, NC.

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

Wage Distribution

0.432

2019 Wage GINI in Johnston County PUMA, NC

0.429

2018 Wage GINI in Johnston County PUMA, NC

In 2019, the income inequality in Johnston County PUMA, NC was 0.432 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.779% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Johnston County PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Johnston County PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Johnston County 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 Johnston County 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 Johnston County PUMA, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 35 - 44

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

12.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Johnston County PUMA, NC (24.4k out of 195k 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 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

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
16,298 ± 1,087
Hispanic
8,146 ± 715
Black
5,463 ± 645

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

91k

2019 Value

4.69%

1 Year growth

± 4.69%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Johnston County PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 4.69%, from 86.9k employees to 91k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Johnston County PUMA, NC, are Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (2,836 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,547 people), and Customer service representatives (2,453 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Johnston County PUMA, NC.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Johnston County PUMA, NC, by number of employees, are Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (2,836 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,547 people), and Customer service representatives (2,453 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Johnston County PUMA, NC has an unusually high number of residents working as Chemical engineers (6.47 times higher than expected), Agricultural and food science technicians (5.9 times), and Drywall installers, ceiling tile installers, & tapers (5.74 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Johnston County PUMA, NC, by average salary, are Personal financial advisors ($243,781), Physicians ($188,337), and Chief executives & legislators ($187,093).

Industries

Employment by Industries

91k

2019 Value

4.69%

1 Year growth

± 4.69%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Johnston County PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 4.69%, from 86.9k employees to 91k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Johnston County PUMA, NC, are Construction (9,741 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,569 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (6,175 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Johnston County PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Johnston County 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 Johnston County PUMA, NC, by number of employees, are Construction (9,741 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,569 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (6,175 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Johnston County PUMA, NC has an unusually high number of Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing (8.99 times higher than expected), Tire manufacturing (3.78 times), and Agricultural implement manufacturing (3.51 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Johnston County PUMA, NC, by average salary, are Funeral homes, & cemeteries & crematories ($185,581), Computer & peripheral equipment manufacturing ($170,770), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($160,227).

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 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.9B, followed by Machinery ($49B) and Pharmaceuticals ($48.7B).

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.

$488B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

89.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $488B. This is expected to increase 89.6% to $926B by 2050.

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

South Carolina
$35.1B
Virginia
$27B
Georgia
$18.5B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $35.1B, followed by Virginia with $27B and Georgia and $18.5B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%). The most partisan county was Durham County, NC with 80.4% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic 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 Johnston County PUMA, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.881%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

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

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for North Carolina

49.9% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in North Carolina

Durham County, NC
80.4% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Yadkin County, NC
80% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Graham County, NC
79.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in North Carolina was Durham County, NC with 80.4% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic 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 2020, universities in Johnston County PUMA, NC awarded 1,627 degrees. The student population of Johnston County PUMA, NC is skewed towards women, with 1,444 male students and 2,738 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Johnston County PUMA, NC are White (1,063 and 66.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (262 and 16.4%), Black or African American (181 and 11.3%), and Unknown (63 and 3.94%).

The largest universities in Johnston County PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Johnston Community College (1,627 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Johnston County PUMA, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (285 and 17.5%), Information Technology (197 and 12.1%), and General Business Administration & Management (137 and 8.42%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
285 degree-majorss awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
52 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
44 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Johnston County PUMA, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 285 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Johnston County PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Johnston Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,627 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Johnston County PUMA, NC institution with the largest number of graduating students was Johnston Community College with 1,627 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

742

Degrees Awarded to Men

885

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 742 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Johnston County PUMA, NC, which is 0.838 times less than the 885 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Johnston County PUMA, NC by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,063 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
262 degrees awarded
Black or African American
181 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Johnston County PUMA, NC was White students. These 1,063 degrees mean that there were 4.06 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 262 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Johnston County PUMA, NC was $165,100 in 2019, which is 0.686 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $156,800 to $165,100, a 5.29% increase. The homeownership rate in Johnston County PUMA, NC is 73%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Johnston County PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 29.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Johnston County PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$165,100

2019 Median

± $3,716

$156,800

2018 Median

± $2,970

In 2019, the median property value in Johnston County PUMA, NC grew to to $165,100 from the previous year's value of $156,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Johnston County 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 Johnston County PUMA, NC the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

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

$59,876

Median Household Income

± $1,752

69k

Number of Households

± 2,144

In 2019, the median household income of the 69k households in Johnston County PUMA, NC grew to $59,876 from the previous year's value of $56,851.

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

Rent vs Own

73%

2019 Homeownership

71.6%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 73% of the housing units in Johnston County PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.6%.

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

Commute Time

29.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Johnston County PUMA, NC have a longer commute time (29.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.59% of the workforce in Johnston County PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (83%)
Carpooled (9.65%)
Worked At Home (5.92%)

In 2019, 83% of workers in Johnston County PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.65%) and those who worked at home (5.92%).

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

Health

88% of the population of Johnston County PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 49.3% on employee plans, 15.9% on Medicaid, 9.9% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 1.78% 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

12%

Uninsured

49.3%

Employer Coverage

15.9%

Medicaid

9.9%

Medicare

11.1%

Non-Group

1.78%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Johnston County PUMA, NC declined by 1.7% from 12.2% to 12%.

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