McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL

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2022 Population

171,284

0.0997% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

1.19% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

14.2%

9.89% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$75,356

7.13% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$191,300

12.5% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

82,275

0.333% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL had a population of 171k people with a median age of 34 and a median household income of $75,356. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL declined from 171,455 to 171,284, a −0.0997% decrease and its median household income grew from $70,339 to $75,356, a 7.13% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.41%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.04%), White (Hispanic) (2.67%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.63%).

8.57% of the households in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.1% of the residents in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL are Illinois State University (5,654 degrees awarded in 2022), Heartland Community College (1,306 degrees), and Illinois Wesleyan University (404 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL was $191,300, and the homeownership rate was 65%.

Most people in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.3 minutes. The average car ownership in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL was 2 cars per household.

McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL borders Tazewell County PUMA, IL, Champaign (North & East), Vermilion, Iroquois & Ford Counties PUMA, IL, Knox, Woodford, Bureau, Marshall, Putnam & Stark Counties PUMA, IL, LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL, and Montgomery, Logan, Shelby, Piatt, De Witt, Moultrie & Menard Counties PUMA, IL.

United States Illinois

Population & Diversity

McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL is home to a population of 171k people, from which 96.1% are citizens. As of 2022, 6.87% of McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL residents were born outside of the country (11.8k people).

In 2022, there were 9.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (134k people) in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.64k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL are Spanish (4,977 households), Telugu (1,182 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (873 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

87,053

Women

50.8%

84,184

Men

49.2%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 171,237 inhabitants, with 49.2% men, and 50.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.1%

2022 Citizenship

95.9%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 96.1% of McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL was 95.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
134k ± 283
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
14.4k ± 421
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
8.64k ± 296

5.31%

Hispanic Population

9.1k people

5.31% of the people in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL are hispanic (9.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
4,076 ± 1,549 people
Mexico
1,614 ± 982 people
China
948 ± 754 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL was India, the natal country of 4,076 McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL residents, followed by Mexico with 1,614 and China with 948.

Foreign-Born Population

6.87%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

11.8k people

6.94%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

11.9k people

As of 2022, 6.87% of McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL residents (11.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL was 6.94%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,977 households (3.08%)
Telugu
1,182 households (0.731%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
873 households (0.54%)

8.57% of the households in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL was Spanish. 3.08% of the households in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,644 ± 291
Gulf War (2001-)
1,912 ± 337
Gulf War (1990s)
1,081 ± 236

McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.38 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL employs 82.3k people. The largest industries in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL are Insurance carriers (10,736 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (7,099 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,874 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of other health practitioners ($224,109), Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($211,257), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($157,756).

Males in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,651. The income inequality in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

40,798

Women

49.8%

41,163

Men

50.2%

The workforce of McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL in 2020 was 81,961 people, with 49.8% woman, and 50.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

82.3k

2022 Value

0.333%

1 Year growth

± 0.333%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL grew at a rate of 0.333%, from 82k employees to 82.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL, are Postsecondary teachers (2,253 people), Other managers (2,165 people), and Registered nurses (1,940 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (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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Industries

Employment by Industries

82.3k

2022 Value

0.333%

1 Year growth

± 0.333%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL grew at a rate of 0.333%, from 82k employees to 82.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL, are Insurance carriers (10,736 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (7,099 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,874 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL, though some of these residents may live in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$55,538

Median earning men ± $1,806

$37,081

Median earning women ± $1,758

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($97,131), Information ($78,011), and Public Administration ($73,351).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,865), Construction ($52,951), and Wholesale Trade ($48,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.47%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.47% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL. Showing the available data for Illinois.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (40.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.1%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

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

Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 17 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 Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL awarded 7,530 degrees. The student population of McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 11,563 male students and 15,675 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL are White (5,468 and 75.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (734 and 10.2%), Black or African American (484 and 6.7%), and Two or More Races (247 and 3.42%).

The largest universities in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL by number of degrees awarded are Illinois State University (5,654 and 75.1%), Heartland Community College (1,306 and 17.3%), and Illinois Wesleyan University (404 and 5.37%).

The most popular majors in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (652 and 8.66%), Registered Nursing (324 and 4.3%), and Elementary Education & Teaching (289 and 3.84%).

The median tuition costs in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL are $53,610 for private four year colleges, and $10,907 and $20,175 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 27,238 (42.5% men and 57.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 27,238 students enrolled in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL, 42.5% men and 57.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 18,215 records, of which 57.7% were women and 42.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
260 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
256 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
289 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL was Registered Nursing with 260 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Illinois State University
5,654 degrees awarded
Heartland Community College
1,306 degrees awarded
Illinois Wesleyan University
404 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Illinois State University with 5,654 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 3,009 men were awarded degrees from institutions in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL, which is 0.666 times less than the 4,521 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,468 degrees mean that there were 7.45 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 734 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($53,610) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,034) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($900) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.495% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.394% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL in 2022 were Some college (35.8k), Bachelors Degree (34.7k), and High School or Equivalent (30.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL was $191,300 in 2022, which is 0.679 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $170,100 to $191,300, a 12.5% increase. The homeownership rate in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL is 65%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL have an average commute time of 18.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL is $75,356. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL was Cook County (Northeast)--Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL with a value of $149,789, followed by Lake County (Southeast)--Vernon, Moraine & West Deerfield Townships PUMA, IL and Lake County (Southwest)--Ela, Fremont, Wauconda & Cuba Townships PUMA, IL, with respective values of $149,702 and $130,927.

Housing

Property

$191,300

Median Property Value 2022

±$3,237

$44,512

Median Property Taxes

±$1,284

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65%

Homeownership

2022

64%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 65% of the housing units in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL was Cook County (Northeast)--Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL with a value of $149,789, followed by Lake County (Southeast)--Vernon, Moraine & West Deerfield Townships PUMA, IL and Lake County (Southwest)--Ela, Fremont, Wauconda & Cuba Townships PUMA, IL, with respective values of $149,702 and $130,927.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$75,356

Median Household Income

± $2,591

68.5k

Number of Households

± 1,945

In 2022, the median household income of the 68.5k households in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL grew to $75,356 from the previous year's value of $70,339.

The following chart displays the households in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL 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.

Wage Distribution

0.456

2022 Wage GINI in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL

0.455

2021 Wage GINI in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL

In 2022, the income inequality in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.29% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (72.9%)
Worked At Home (13.3%)
Carpooled (7.86%)

In 2022, 72.9% of workers in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.3%) and those who carpooled to work (7.86%).

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.

Commute Time

18.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL have a shorter commute time (18.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.63% of the workforce in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL (23k out of 163k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

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.

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.

Health

95.5% of the population of McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL has health coverage, with 57.6% on employee plans, 10.3% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 15% on non-group plans, and 0.758% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Illinois see 1232 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0812% increase from the previous year (1231 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1213 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 344 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,232 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Illinois

Primary care physicians in Illinois see an average of 1,232 patients per year. This represents a 0.0812% increase from the previous year (1,231 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Illinois in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.8% under 18 years, 27.6% between 18 and 34 years, 35% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.46%

Uninsured

57.6%

Employer Coverage

10.3%

Medicaid

11.9%

Medicare

15%

Non-Group

0.758%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL grew by 2.31% from 4.36% to 4.46%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in McLean County--Bloomington City & Normal Town PUMA, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.