Laurens County, SC

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2019 Population

66,846

0.204% 1-year growth

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

40.7

0.973% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

20.3%

2.02% 1-year increase

2019 Median Household Income

$43,304

4.15% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$101,200

10.8% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

28,437

1.7% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Laurens County, SC had a population of 66.8k people with a median age of 40.7 and a median household income of $43,304. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Laurens County, SC grew from 66,710 to 66,846, a 0.204% increase and its median household income grew from $41,578 to $43,304, a 4.15% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Laurens County, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (24%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.54%), White (Hispanic) (2.24%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.21%). 0% of the households in Laurens County, SC speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

98.3% of the residents in Laurens County, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Laurens County, SC are Presbyterian College (270 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2019, the median property value in Laurens County, SC was $101,200, and the homeownership rate was 69.8%. Most people in Laurens County, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24 minutes. The average car ownership in Laurens County, SC was 2 cars per household.

Laurens County, SC borders Abbeville County, SC, Anderson County, SC, Greenville County, SC, Greenwood County, SC, Newberry County, SC, Spartanburg County, SC, and Union County, SC.

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Diversity

Laurens County, SC is home to a population of 66.8k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2019, 2.74% of Laurens County, SC residents were born outside of the country (1.83k people).

In 2019, there were 2.83 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (45.4k people) in Laurens County, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.7k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Laurens County, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
45.4k ± 24
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
16k ± 409
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.7k ± 398

4.88%

Hispanic Population

3.26k people

4.88% of the people in Laurens County, SC are hispanic (3.26k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.74%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.83k people

2.52%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

1.68k people

As of 2019, 2.74% of Laurens County, SC residents (1.83k 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 Laurens County, SC was 2.52%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.6

In 2019, the median age of all people in Laurens County, SC was 40.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 41, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 39. But people in Laurens County, SC are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all Laurens County, SC residents was 41.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
64,736 ± 6,206 people
India
14,943 ± 2,997 people
Honduras
11,181 ± 2,593 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 64,736 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 14,943 and Honduras with 11,181.

Citizenship

98.3%

2019 Citizenship

98.3%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98.3% of Laurens County, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Laurens County, SC was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,588 ± 191
Gulf War (2001-)
587 ± 206
Gulf War (1990s)
376 ± 112

Laurens County, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.71 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for South 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 South 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 South Carolina.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South 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 South 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 South 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 South Carolina.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of South 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 Laurens County, SC is $43,304. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Laurens County, SC was Census Tract 9202.01 with a value of $56,904, followed by Census Tract 9203.01 and Census Tract 9201.04, with respective values of $51,935 and $50,938.

Males in South Carolina have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,921. The income inequality in South Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.461, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Laurens County, SC employs 28.4k people. The largest industries in Laurens County, SC are Manufacturing (7,179 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,468 people), and Retail Trade (3,375 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($43,527), Information ($41,094), and Finance & Insurance ($40,313).

Wages

Median Household Income

$43,304

2019 value

± $1,601

4.15%

1 Year Growth

± 4.94%

Households in Laurens County, SC have a median annual income of $43,304, 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 $41,578 in 2018, which represents a 4.15% annual growth.

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

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$60,300

Average Male Salary in South Carolina

± $1,526

$43,921

Average Female Salary in South Carolina

± $1,088

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

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in South Carolina by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in South Carolina

Asian
$57,024 ± $9,306
White
$51,354 ± $1,131
American Indian
$44,350 ± $16,152

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of South Carolina workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.11 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in South Carolina.

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

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Laurens County, SC is from South Carolina.

0.461

2019 Wage GINI in South Carolina

0.462

2018 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2019, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.461 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.211% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9202.01
Census Tract 9203.01
Census Tract 9201.04

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Laurens County, SC was Census Tract 9202.01 with a value of $56,904, followed by Census Tract 9203.01 and Census Tract 9201.04, with respective values of $51,935 and $50,938.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

20.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Laurens County, SC (13.1k out of 64.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 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
7,634 ± 606
Black
4,238 ± 496
Hispanic
1,153 ± 211

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

28.4k

2019 Value

± 1,121

1.7%

1 Year growth

± 5.54%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Laurens County, SC grew at a rate of 1.7%, from 28k employees to 28.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Laurens County, SC, are Production Occupations (4,389 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,864 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,795 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Laurens County, SC.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Laurens County, SC, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (4,389 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,864 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,795 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Laurens County, SC has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (2.72 times higher than expected), Material Moving Occupations (1.6 times), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (1.55 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Laurens County, SC, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($63,250), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($59,440), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($58,347).

Industries

Employment by Industries

28.4k

2019 Value

± 1,121

1.7%

1 Year growth

± 5.54%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Laurens County, SC grew at a rate of 1.7%, from 28k employees to 28.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Laurens County, SC, are Manufacturing (7,179 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,468 people), and Retail Trade (3,375 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Laurens County, SC, though some of these residents may live in Laurens County, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Laurens County, SC, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (7,179 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,468 people), and Retail Trade (3,375 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Laurens County, SC has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (2.52 times higher than expected), Utilities (2.03 times), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (1.1 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Laurens County, SC, by median earnings, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($43,527), Information ($41,094), and Finance & Insurance ($40,313).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $38.2B, followed by Plastics/rubber ($32.1B) and Machinery ($26.9B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for South Carolina.

$285B

2020 Value in South Carolina

$613B

Projected 2050 Value in South Carolina

115% growth

In 2020, total outbound South Carolina trade was $285B. This is expected to increase 115% to $613B by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

North Carolina
$30.1B
Georgia
$22.4B
Texas
$13.2B

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $30.1B, followed by Georgia with $22.4B and Texas and $13.2B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Laurens County, SC went to Donald J. Trump with 65.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.781%). The most partisan county was Allendale County, SC with 75.6% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (65.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.781%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Laurens County, SC 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 South Carolina.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Laurens County, SC

65.6% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in South Carolina

Allendale County, SC
75.6% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Pickens County, SC
74.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Oconee County, SC
73% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in South Carolina was Allendale County, SC with 75.6% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

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

US Senators from South Carolina

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

Lindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South 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 South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from South Carolina

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 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 South Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Laurens County, SC awarded 270 degrees. The student population of Laurens County, SC is skewed towards women, with 558 male students and 751 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Laurens County, SC are White (198 and 77.6%), followed by Black or African American (29 and 11.4%), Two or More Races (16 and 6.27%), and Hispanic or Latino (6 and 2.35%).

The largest universities in Laurens County, SC by number of degrees awarded are Presbyterian College (270 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Laurens County, SC are Pharmacy (46 and 17%), General Business Administration & Management (41 and 15.2%), and General Biological Sciences (38 and 14.1%).

The median tuition cost in Laurens County, SC for private four year colleges is $37,400.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
38 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
27 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
41 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Laurens County, SC was General Biological Sciences with 38 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Laurens County, SC according to their major.

Universities

Presbyterian College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

270 degrees awarded

$37,400

Median Private

In 2020, the Laurens County, SC institution with the largest number of graduating students was Presbyterian College with 270 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

109

Degrees Awarded to Men

161

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 109 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Laurens County, SC, which is 0.677 times less than the 161 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Laurens County, SC by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
198 degrees awarded
Black or African American
29 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
16 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Laurens County, SC was White students. These 198 degrees mean that there were 6.83 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 29 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Laurens County, SC was $101,200 in 2019, which is 0.421 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $91,300 to $101,200, a 10.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Laurens County, SC is 69.8%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Laurens County, SC have an average commute time of 24 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Laurens County, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$101,200

2019 Median

± $5,778

$91,300

2018 Median

± $4,823

In 2019, the median property value in Laurens County, SC grew to to $101,200 from the previous year's value of $91,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Laurens County, SC 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 Laurens County, SC 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.

$43,304

Median Household Income

± $1,601

25.6k

Number of Households

± 1,021

In 2019, the median household income of the 25.6k households in Laurens County, SC grew to $43,304 from the previous year's value of $41,578.

The following chart displays the households in Laurens County, SC 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 Laurens County, SC distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Laurens County, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

69.8%

2019 Homeownership

70.4%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 69.8% of the housing units in Laurens County, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.4%.

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

Commute Time

24 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Laurens County, SC have a shorter commute time (24 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.27% of the workforce in Laurens County, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (82%)
Carpooled (12.1%)
Worked At Home (3.55%)

In 2019, 82% of workers in Laurens County, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.1%) and those who worked at home (3.55%).

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

Health

88.3% of the population of Laurens County, SC has health coverage, with 39.6% on employee plans, 20.4% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 1.88% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in South Carolina was $7,311 in 2014. This is a 4.15% increase from the previous year ($7,020).

Primary care physicians in Laurens County, SC see 1914 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.92% increase from the previous year (1807 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3750 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1570 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Williamsburg County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (23.4%). Additionally, Union County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (46.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,914 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Laurens County, SC

Primary care physicians in Laurens County, SC see an average of 1,914 patients per year. This represents a 5.92% increase from the previous year (1,807 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Laurens County, SC 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 South Carolina.

$7,311

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in South Carolina

$4,235

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,491

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,298

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in South Carolina (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.15%, from $7,020 to $7,311.

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

Health Care Coverage

11.7%

Uninsured

39.6%

Employer Coverage

20.4%

Medicaid

14.6%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

1.88%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Laurens County, SC declined by 0.0345% from 11.7% to 11.7%.

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