Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN

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2019 Population

115,497

0.39% 1-year decline

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Braun

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

41.8

0.713% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

8.05%

9.11% 1-year increase

2019 Median Household Income

$69,665

4.2% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$168,500

3.5% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

55,287

0.365% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN had a population of 115k people with a median age of 41.8 and a median household income of $69,665. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN declined from 115,949 to 115,497, a −0.39% decrease and its median household income grew from $66,857 to $69,665, a 4.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (66.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14%), White (Hispanic) (7.42%), Other (Hispanic) (4.22%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.65%). 13.6% of the households in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN speak a non-English language at home as their primary language, and 97.7% of the residents in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN are Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Highland (145 degrees awarded in 2019), Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville (44 degrees), and Don Roberts School of Hair Design (29 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN was $168,500, and the homeownership rate was 80.9%. Most people in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28 minutes. The average car ownership in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN was 2 cars per household.

Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN borders Thornton Township PUMA, IL, Bloom & Rich Townships PUMA, IL, Hammond & East Chicago Cities PUMA, IN, Gary City & Griffith Town PUMA, IN, Lake County (South) PUMA, IN, and Porter County PUMA, IN.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

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Community Mobility

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Diversity

Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN is home to a population of 115k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2019, 12.5% of Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN residents were born outside of the country (14.4k people).

In 2019, there were 4.74 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (76.8k people) in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.57k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN are Spanish (7,360 speakers), Arabic (1,101 speakers), and Serbo-Croatian (871 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
76.8k ± 1.33k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
16.2k ± 996
White (Hispanic)
8.57k ± 1.02k

14%

Hispanic Population

16.1k people

14% of the people in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN are hispanic (16.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
7,360 speakers (6.74%)
Arabic
1,101 speakers (1.01%)
Serbo-Croatian
871 speakers (0.798%)

13.6% of Lake County (Central) 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 Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN was Spanish. 6.74% of the overall population of Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN are native Spanish speakers. 1.01% speak Arabic and 0.798% speak Serbo-Croatian, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

12.5%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

14.4k people

7.12%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

8.25k people

As of 2019, 12.5% of Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN residents (14.4k 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 Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN was 7.12%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.7

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.6

In 2019, the median age of all people in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN was 41.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 41, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 50. But people in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN residents was 42.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,549 ± 960 people
India
979 ± 765 people
Philippines
624 ± 612 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN was Mexico, the natal country of 1,549 Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN residents, followed by India with 979 and Philippines with 624.

Citizenship

97.7%

2019 Citizenship

98%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 97.7% of Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,250 ± 296
Gulf War (2001-)
1,115 ± 279
Gulf War (1990s)
916 ± 233

Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.02 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN is $69,665. In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Lake County (Central) 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 Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,871. The income inequality in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.435, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN employs 55.3k people. The largest industries in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,992 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,376 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,934 people), and the highest paying industries are Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($141,897), Legal services ($125,982), and Offices of optometrists ($121,000).

Wages

Median Household Income

$69,665

2019 value

± $1,774

4.2%

1 Year Growth

± 3.79%

Households in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN have a median annual income of $69,665, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $66,857 in 2018, which represents a 4.2% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$74,977

Average Male Salary in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN

± $10,016

$54,871

Average Female Salary in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN

± $7,754

In 2019, full-time male employees in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN made 1.37 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN

American Indian
$78,976 ± $90,712
Asian
$61,859 ± $43,383
White
$58,779 ± $7,072

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN workers was American Indian. These workers were paid 1.28 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.435

2019 Wage GINI in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN

0.432

2018 Wage GINI in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN

In 2019, the income inequality in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN was 0.435 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.79% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN in comparison to the national average.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

8.05% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN (9.18k out of 114k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 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
5,595 ± 564
Black
2,089 ± 394
Hispanic
1,613 ± 323

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

55.3k

2019 Value

0.365%

1 Year growth

± 0.365%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN grew at a rate of 0.365%, from 55.1k employees to 55.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,696 people), Retail salespersons (1,405 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,391 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN, by number of employees, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,696 people), Retail salespersons (1,405 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,391 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN has an unusually high number of residents working as Structural metal fabricators & fitters (17.4 times higher than expected), Crane & tower operators (7.7 times), and Materials engineers (5.77 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN, by average salary, are Physicians ($358,036), Chief executives & legislators ($214,981), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers ($166,958).

Industries

Employment by Industries

55.3k

2019 Value

0.365%

1 Year growth

± 0.365%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN grew at a rate of 0.365%, from 55.1k employees to 55.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,992 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,376 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,934 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN, though some of these residents may live in Lake County (Central) 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 Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN, by number of employees, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,992 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,376 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,934 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN has an unusually high number of Iron & steel mills & steel product manufacturing (26.5 times higher than expected), Petroleum refining (6.32 times), and Rail transportation (5.66 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN, by average salary, are Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($141,897), Legal services ($125,982), and Offices of optometrists ($121,000).

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

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$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 Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN. Showing the available data for Indiana.

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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

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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

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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 Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN awarded 218 degrees. The student population of Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN is skewed towards women, with 12 male students and 284 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN are White (101 and 46.3%), followed by Black or African American (70 and 32.1%), Hispanic or Latino (39 and 17.9%), and Asian (4 and 1.83%).

The largest universities in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN by number of degrees awarded are Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Highland (145 and 66.5%), Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville (44 and 20.2%), and Don Roberts School of Hair Design (29 and 13.3%).

The most popular majors in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN are General Cosmetology (115 and 52.8%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (82 and 37.6%), and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (16 and 7.34%).

The median tuition costs in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
115 degree-majorss awarded
Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor
16 degree-majorss awarded
Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
11 degree-majorss awarded

In 2018, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN was General Cosmetology with 115 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Highland
145 degrees awarded
Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville
44 degrees awarded
Don Roberts School of Hair Design
29 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2019, the Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Highland with 145 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

214

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 4 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN, which is 0.0187 times less than the 214 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
101 degrees awarded
Black or African American
70 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
39 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN was White students. These 101 degrees mean that there were 1.44 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 70 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN was $168,500 in 2019, which is 0.701 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $162,800 to $168,500, a 3.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN is 80.9%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN have an average commute time of 28 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$168,500

2019 Median

± $1,729

$162,800

2018 Median

± $1,973

In 2019, the median property value in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN grew to to $168,500 from the previous year's value of $162,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Lake County (Central) 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 Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN 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.

$69,665

Median Household Income

± $1,774

45.7k

Number of Households

± 1,445

In 2019, the median household income of the 45.7k households in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN grew to $69,665 from the previous year's value of $66,857.

The following chart displays the households in Lake County (Central) 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 - $1,499

Average Range

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

Rent vs Own

80.9%

2019 Homeownership

80.3%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 80.9% of the housing units in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 80.3%.

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

Commute Time

28 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN have a longer commute time (28 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 3.75% of the workforce in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (84.3%)
Carpooled (6.37%)
Worked At Home (4.07%)

In 2019, 84.3% of workers in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.37%) and those who worked at home (4.07%).

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 Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

Health

95.3% of the population of Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN has health coverage, with 59.8% on employee plans, 10.6% on Medicaid, 13.8% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 0.99% 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

4.7%

Uninsured

59.8%

Employer Coverage

10.6%

Medicaid

13.8%

Medicare

10.1%

Non-Group

0.99%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN declined by 16% from 5.59% to 4.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lake County (Central) PUMA, IN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.