Monroe City PUMA, NC

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2020 Population

121,480

0.865% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Burr

Republican Party

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

39.8

2.05% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

13.2%

8.41% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$53,417

0.127% 1-year decline

2020 Median Property Value

$170,300

4.8% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

53,103

0.59% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Monroe City PUMA, NC had a population of 121k people with a median age of 39.8 and a median household income of $53,417. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Monroe City PUMA, NC grew from 120,438 to 121,480, a 0.865% increase and its median household income declined from $53,485 to $53,417, a −0.127% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Monroe City PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (62.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (22.2%), White (Hispanic) (9.21%), Other (Hispanic) (2.63%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.58%).

13.4% of the households in Monroe City PUMA, NC 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.

94.8% of the residents in Monroe City PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC are South Piedmont Community College (886 degrees awarded in 2020), Wingate University (762 degrees), and Anson College of Cosmetology (1 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Monroe City PUMA, NC was $170,300, and the homeownership rate was 72.7%. Most people in Monroe City PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Monroe City PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Monroe City PUMA, NC borders Stanley & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC, Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC, Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC, Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, and Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC.

United States North Carolina

Diversity

Monroe City PUMA, NC is home to a population of 121k people, from which 94.8% are citizens. As of 2020, 7.11% of Monroe City PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (8.64k people).

In 2020, there were 2.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (75.5k people) in Monroe City PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 27k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 11.2k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Monroe City PUMA, NC are Spanish (13,723 households), Hmong (355 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (244 households).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Monroe City PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
75.5k ± 1.58k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
27k ± 1.15k
White (Hispanic)
11.2k ± 1.1k

12.9%

Hispanic Population

15.7k people

12.9% of the people in Monroe City PUMA, NC are hispanic (15.7k people).

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
13,723 households (11.9%)
Hmong
355 households (0.308%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
244 households (0.212%)

13.4% of the households in Monroe City PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Monroe City PUMA, NC was Spanish. 11.9% of the households in Monroe City PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

7.11%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

8.64k people

7.2%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

8.67k people

As of 2020, 7.11% of Monroe City PUMA, NC residents (8.64k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Monroe City PUMA, NC was 7.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 1.1

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.1

In 2020, the median age of all people in Monroe City PUMA, NC was 39.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 40, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 41. But people in Monroe City PUMA, NC are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all Monroe City PUMA, NC residents was 39.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
5,494 ± 1,778 people
Guatemala
403 ± 492 people
El Salvador
355 ± 462 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Monroe City PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 5,494 Monroe City PUMA, NC residents, followed by Guatemala with 403 and El Salvador with 355.

Citizenship

94.8%

2020 Citizenship

94.8%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 94.8% of Monroe City PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Monroe City PUMA, NC was 94.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,785 ± 388
Gulf War (1990s)
1,109 ± 281
Gulf War (2001-)
798 ± 204

Monroe City PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.51 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

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

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 Monroe City PUMA, NC is $53,417. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Monroe City PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $119,316, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $112,777 and $104,395.

Males in Monroe City PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $40,604. The income inequality in Monroe City PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.414, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Monroe City PUMA, NC employs 53.1k people. The largest industries in Monroe City PUMA, NC are Construction (5,048 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,660 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,860 people), and the highest paying industries are Lessors of real estate, and offices of real estate agents and brokers ($113,675), Nonferrous metal (except aluminum) production & processing ($104,990), and Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($93,923).

Wages

Median Household Income

$53,417

2020 value

± $2,215

−0.127%

1 Year Growth

± 5.24%

Households in Monroe City PUMA, NC have a median annual income of $53,417, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $53,485 in 2019, which represents a −0.127% annual growth.

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

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

$54,206

Average Male Salary in Monroe City PUMA, NC

± $7,336

$40,604

Average Female Salary in Monroe City PUMA, NC

± $4,828

In 2020, full-time male employees in Monroe City PUMA, NC made 1.33 times more than female employees.

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

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Monroe City PUMA, NC

White
$45,005 ± $5,146
Two or More Races
$38,304 ± $15,884
Asian
$37,450 ± $34,628

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Monroe City PUMA, NC workers was White. These workers were paid 1.17 times more than Two or More Races workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Monroe City PUMA, NC.

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

Wage Distribution

0.414

2020 Wage GINI in Monroe City PUMA, NC

0.41

2019 Wage GINI in Monroe City PUMA, NC

In 2020, the income inequality in Monroe City PUMA, NC was 0.414 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.87% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Monroe City PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Monroe City PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Monroe City 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 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Monroe City PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $119,316, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $112,777 and $104,395.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Monroe City PUMA, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 35 - 44

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

13.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Monroe City PUMA, NC (15.5k out of 117k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 25 - 34.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
7,739 ± 732
Black
6,545 ± 650
Hispanic
2,527 ± 468

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

53.1k

2020 Value

−0.59%

1 Year decline

± −0.59%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Monroe City PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −0.59%, from 53.4k employees to 53.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Monroe City PUMA, NC, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,087 people), Other managers (1,414 people), and Cashiers (1,345 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Monroe City PUMA, NC.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Monroe City PUMA, NC, by number of employees, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,087 people), Other managers (1,414 people), and Cashiers (1,345 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Monroe City PUMA, NC has an unusually high number of residents working as Textile machine setters, operators, and tenders (17.6 times higher than expected), Sewing machine operators (7.78 times), and Water & wastewater treatment plant & system operators (6.3 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Monroe City PUMA, NC, by average salary, are Real estate brokers & sales agents ($182,728), General & operations managers ($129,813), and Chief executives & legislators ($129,696).

Industries

Employment by Industries

53.1k

2020 Value

−0.59%

1 Year decline

± −0.59%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Monroe City PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −0.59%, from 53.4k employees to 53.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Monroe City PUMA, NC, are Construction (5,048 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,660 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,860 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Monroe City PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Monroe City 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 Monroe City PUMA, NC, by number of employees, are Construction (5,048 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,660 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,860 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Monroe City PUMA, NC has an unusually high number of Nonferrous metal (except aluminum) production & processing (26 times higher than expected), Fabric mills, except knitting mills (22.7 times), and Animal slaughtering & processing (7.3 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Monroe City PUMA, NC, by average salary, are Lessors of real estate, and offices of real estate agents and brokers ($113,675), Nonferrous metal (except aluminum) production & processing ($104,990), and Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($93,923).

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 Monroe City 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 Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC awarded 1,649 degrees. The student population of Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC is skewed towards women, with 2,399 male students and 4,276 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC are White (989 and 61.9%), followed by Black or African American (284 and 17.8%), Hispanic or Latino (115 and 7.2%), and Unknown (104 and 6.51%).

The largest universities in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are South Piedmont Community College (886 and 53.7%), Wingate University (762 and 46.2%), and Anson College of Cosmetology (1 and 0.0606%).

The most popular majors in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (172 and 10.4%), General Business Administration & Management (141 and 8.55%), and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (112 and 6.79%).

The median tuition cost in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC for private four year colleges is $38,796.

Concentrations

Most Common

Kinesiology & Exercise Science
37 degree-majorss awarded
General Biological Sciences
60 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
39 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC was Kinesiology & Exercise Science with 37 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

South Piedmont Community College
886 degrees awarded
Wingate University
762 degrees awarded
Anson College of Cosmetology
1 degrees awarded

$38,796

Median Private

In 2020, the Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC institution with the largest number of graduating students was South Piedmont Community College with 886 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

564

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,085

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 564 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC, which is 0.52 times less than the 1,085 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
989 degrees awarded
Black or African American
284 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
115 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC was White students. These 989 degrees mean that there were 3.48 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 284 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Monroe City PUMA, NC was $170,300 in 2020, which is 0.741 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $162,500 to $170,300, a 4.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Monroe City PUMA, NC is 72.7%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in Monroe City PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 28.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Monroe City PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$170,300

2020 Median

± $4,828

$162,500

2019 Median

± $3,777

In 2020, the median property value in Monroe City PUMA, NC grew to to $170,300 from the previous year's value of $162,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Monroe City 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 Monroe City 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.

$53,417

Median Household Income

± $2,215

43.3k

Number of Households

± 1,682

In 2020, the median household income of the 43.3k households in Monroe City PUMA, NC declined from $53,417 from the previous year's value of $53,485.

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

Rent vs Own

72.7%

2020 Homeownership

70.5%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 72.7% of the housing units in Monroe City PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Monroe City PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

28.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Monroe City PUMA, NC have a longer commute time (28.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.48% of the workforce in Monroe City PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (80.2%)
Carpooled (13.4%)
Worked At Home (3.99%)

In 2020, 80.2% of workers in Monroe City PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.4%) and those who worked at home (3.99%).

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

Health

87.2% of the population of Monroe City PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 42.1% on employee plans, 17% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 1.56% 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

12.8%

Uninsured

42.1%

Employer Coverage

17%

Medicaid

13%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

1.56%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Monroe City PUMA, NC declined by 4.52% from 13.4% to 12.8%.

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