Muskegon County, MI

County

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Population

173,043

0.195% 1-year growth

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

Median Age

39.3

Poverty Rate

17.1%

Median Household Income

$48,329

4.89% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$111,000

5.41% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

74,113

1.26% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, Muskegon County, MI had a population of 173k people with a median age of 39.3 and a median household income of $48,329. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Muskegon County, MI grew from 172,707 to 173,043, a 0.195% increase and its median household income grew from $46,077 to $48,329, a 4.89% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Muskegon County, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13.6%), White (Hispanic) (4.35%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.15%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.667%). NaNk% of the people in Muskegon County, MI speak a non-English language, and 99.1% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Muskegon County, MI are Muskegon Community College (626 degrees awarded in 2017), Ross Medical Education Center-Roosevelt Park (164 degrees), and Nuvo College of Cosmetology (34 degrees).

The median property value in Muskegon County, MI is $111,000, and the homeownership rate is 74.5%. Most people in Muskegon County, MI commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 21.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Muskegon County, MI is 2 cars per household.

Muskegon County, MI borders Kent County, MI, Newaygo County, MI, Oceana County, MI, Ottawa County, MI, Milwaukee County, WI, and Ozaukee County, WI.

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United States Michigan Muskegon, MI

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Michigan, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Impact on Employment

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Michigan across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Muskegon County, MI went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 47.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.3%), followed by Other (5.96%). The most partisan county was Missaukee County, MI with 73.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (47.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.3%)
Republican Party
Other (5.96%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 47.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.3%), followed by Other (5.96%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Muskegon County, MI

47.8% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Michigan

Missaukee County, MI
73.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Hillsdale County, MI
70.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Sanilac County, MI
69.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Michigan was Missaukee County, MI with 73.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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

US Senators from Michigan

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

Debbie Stabenow

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing Michigan.

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 Michigan over time, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 14 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 Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

Muskegon County, MI is home to a population of 173k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2018, 1.82% of Muskegon County, MI residents were born outside of the country (3.16k people).

In 2018, there were 5.62 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (132k people) in Muskegon County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 23.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.54k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Muskegon County, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
132k ± 40
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
23.5k ± 582
White (Hispanic)
7.54k ± 450

5.58%

Hispanic Population

9.66k people

5.58% of the people in Muskegon County, MI are hispanic (9.66k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.82%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

3.16k people

1.65%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

2.86k people

As of 2018, 1.82% of Muskegon County, MI residents (3.16k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Muskegon County, MI was 1.65%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.3

In 2018, the median age of all people in Muskegon County, MI was 39.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 39, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 42. But people in Muskegon County, MI are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Muskegon County, MI residents was 39.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
76,763 ± 6,776 people
India
66,881 ± 6,328 people
Iraq
54,355 ± 5,708 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 76,763 Michigan residents, followed by India with 66,881 and Iraq with 54,355.

Citizenship

99.1%

2018 Citizenship

99.2%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 99.1% of Muskegon County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Muskegon County, MI was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,599 ± 321
Gulf War (2001-)
1,609 ± 245
Gulf War (1990s)
1,418 ± 195

Muskegon County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.86 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Muskegon County, MI is $48,329. In 2018, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Muskegon County, MI was Census Tract 25 with a value of $76,235, followed by Census Tract 34 and Census Tract 40, with respective values of $71,078 and $70,833.

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,762. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Muskegon County, MI employs 74.1k people. The largest industries in Muskegon County, MI are Manufacturing (19,453 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,832 people), and Retail Trade (8,842 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($62,672), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($60,583), and Public Administration ($51,513).

Wages

Median Household Income

$48,329

2018 value

± $978

4.89%

1 Year Growth

± 2.55%

Households in Muskegon County, MI have a median annual income of $48,329, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $46,077 in 2017, which represents a 4.89% annual growth.

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

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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

$63,869

Average Male Salary in Michigan

± $1,109

$46,762

Average Female Salary in Michigan

± $850

In 2017, full-time male employees in Michigan made 1.37 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Michigan 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 Michigan.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Michigan

Asian
$62,263 ± $4,415
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$48,644 ± $58,127
White
$48,289 ± $702

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Michigan workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.28 times more than Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Michigan.

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

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Muskegon County, MI is from Michigan.

0.476

2017 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.477

2016 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2017, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.107% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

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

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 25
Census Tract 34
Census Tract 40

In 2018, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Muskegon County, MI was Census Tract 25 with a value of $76,235, followed by Census Tract 34 and Census Tract 40, with respective values of $71,078 and $70,833.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

17.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Muskegon County, MI (28.4k out of 166k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 6 - 11.

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

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
17,548 ± 826
Black
8,003 ± 564
Hispanic
2,588 ± 362

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

74.1k

2018 Value

± 1,733

1.26%

1 Year growth

± 3.21%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Muskegon County, MI grew at a rate of 1.26%, from 73.2k employees to 74.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Muskegon County, MI, are Production Occupations (11,526 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,899 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (7,232 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Muskegon County, MI.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Muskegon County, MI, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (11,526 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,899 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (7,232 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Muskegon County, MI has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (2.71 times higher than expected), Healthcare Support Occupations (1.46 times), and Material Moving Occupations (1.33 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Muskegon County, MI, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($65,781), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($63,387), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($62,615).

Industries

Employment by Industries

74.1k

2018 Value

± 1,733

1.26%

1 Year growth

± 3.21%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Muskegon County, MI grew at a rate of 1.26%, from 73.2k employees to 74.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Muskegon County, MI, are Manufacturing (19,453 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,832 people), and Retail Trade (8,842 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Muskegon County, MI, though some of these residents may live in Muskegon County, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Muskegon County, MI, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (19,453 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,832 people), and Retail Trade (8,842 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Muskegon County, MI has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (2.61 times higher than expected), Management of Companies & Enterprises (1.52 times), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (1.07 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Muskegon County, MI, by median earnings, are Utilities ($62,672), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($60,583), and Public Administration ($51,513).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2015, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $135B, followed by Mixed freight ($35.4B) and Machinery ($31.3B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Michigan.

$448B

2015 Value in Michigan

$623B

Projected 2045 Value in Michigan

39.1% growth

In 2015, total outbound Michigan trade was $448B. This is expected to increase 39.1% to $623B by 2045.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$35.1B
Indiana
$25.1B
Illinois
$20.4B

In 2015, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $35.1B, followed by Indiana with $25.1B and Illinois and $20.4B.

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

Education

In 2017, universities in Muskegon County, MI awarded 824 degrees. The student population of Muskegon County, MI is skewed towards women, with 1,844 male students and 2,675 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Muskegon County, MI are White (646 and 78.6%), followed by Black or African American (67 and 8.15%), Hispanic or Latino (39 and 4.74%), and Unknown (33 and 4.01%).

The largest universities in Muskegon County, MI by number of degrees awarded are Muskegon Community College (626 and 76%), Ross Medical Education Center-Roosevelt Park (164 and 19.9%), and Nuvo College of Cosmetology (34 and 4.13%).

The most popular majors in Muskegon County, MI are Liberal Arts & Sciences (304 and 36.9%), Medical Assistant (145 and 17.6%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (78 and 9.47%).

The median tuition costs in Muskegon County, MI 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

Respiratory Therapy Technician
15 degree-majorss awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
304 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
75 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Muskegon County, MI was Respiratory Therapy Technician with 15 degree-majorss awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Muskegon Community College
626 degrees awarded
Ross Medical Education Center-Roosevelt Park
164 degrees awarded
Nuvo College of Cosmetology
34 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Muskegon County, MI institution with the largest number of graduating students was Muskegon Community College with 626 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

245

Degrees Awarded to Men

579

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 245 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Muskegon County, MI, which is 0.423 times less than the 579 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Muskegon County, MI by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
646 degrees awarded
Black or African American
67 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
39 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Muskegon County, MI were to White students. These 646 degrees mean that there were 9.64 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 67 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Muskegon County, MI was $111,000 in 2018, which is 0.483 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $105,300 to $111,000, a 5.41% increase. The homeownership rate in Muskegon County, MI is 74.5%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Muskegon County, MI have an average commute time of 21.1 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Muskegon County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$111,000

2018 Median

± $1,945

$105,300

2017 Median

± $1,995

In 2018, the median property value in Muskegon County, MI grew to to $111,000 from the previous year's value of $105,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Muskegon County, MI 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 Muskegon County, MI the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

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

$48,329

Median Household Income

± $978

65.6k

Number of Households

± 1,465

In 2018, the median household income of the 65.6k households in Muskegon County, MI grew to $48,329 from the previous year's value of $46,077.

The following chart displays the households in Muskegon County, MI 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 $60k - $75k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

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

Rent vs Own

74.5%

2018 Homeownership

74.3%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 74.5% of the housing units in Muskegon County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.3%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Muskegon County, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

21.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Muskegon County, MI have a shorter commute time (21.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 1.24% of the workforce in Muskegon County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
84.2%
Carpooled
10.6%
Worked At Home
2.86%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Muskegon County, MI was Drove Alone (84.2%), followed by those who Carpooled (10.6%) and those who Worked At Home (2.86%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Muskegon County, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Muskegon County, MI have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

Health

94.7% of the population of Muskegon County, MI has health coverage, with 46.6% on employee plans, 23.2% on Medicaid, 12.6% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 0.992% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Michigan was $8,055 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,745).

Primary care physicians in Muskegon County, MI see 1600 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.03% increase from the previous year (1553 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1636 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 561 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Gladwin County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.5%). Additionally, Saginaw County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,600 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Muskegon County, MI

Primary care physicians in Muskegon County, MI see an average of 1,600 patients per year. This represents a 3.03% increase from the previous year (1,553 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Muskegon County, MI 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 Michigan.

$8,055

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Michigan

$3,950

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,915

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,318

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Michigan (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4%, from $7,745 to $8,055.

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

Health Care Coverage

5.31%

Uninsured

46.6%

Employer Coverage

23.2%

Medicaid

12.6%

Medicare

11.3%

Non-Group

0.992%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Muskegon County, MI declined by 17.7% from 6.45% to 5.31%.

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