New Bern, NC

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2019 Population

29,895

0.21% 1-year decline

US Senator

Richard Burr

Republican Party

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

40.4

7.73% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

18.7%

0.905% 1-year increase

2019 Median Household Income

$43,204

2.33% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$155,900

1.04% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

12,903

1.16% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, New Bern, NC had a population of 29.9k people with a median age of 40.4 and a median household income of $43,204. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of New Bern, NC declined from 29,958 to 29,895, a −0.21% decrease and its median household income grew from $42,222 to $43,204, a 2.33% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in New Bern, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (54.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (30.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.93%), White (Hispanic) (4.61%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.75%). 0% of the households in New Bern, NC speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

95.2% of the residents in New Bern, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in New Bern, NC are Craven Community College (1,129 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2019, the median property value in New Bern, NC was $155,900, and the homeownership rate was 53%. Most people in New Bern, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.9 minutes. The average car ownership in New Bern, NC was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

New Bern, NC is home to a population of 29.9k people, from which 95.2% are citizens. As of 2019, 7.65% of New Bern, NC residents were born outside of the country (2.29k people).

In 2019, there were 1.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16.2k people) in New Bern, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.03k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.77k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in New Bern, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
16.2k ± 887
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
9.03k ± 827
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
1.77k ± 358

7.99%

Hispanic Population

2.39k people

7.99% of the people in New Bern, NC are hispanic (2.39k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in New Bern, NC as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

7.65%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

2.29k people

7.27%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

2.18k people

As of 2019, 7.65% of New Bern, NC residents (2.29k 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 New Bern, NC was 7.27%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 2.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.3

In 2019, the median age of all people in New Bern, NC was 40.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 41, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 37. But people in New Bern, NC are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all New Bern, NC residents was 38.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
229,947 ± 11,640 people
India
70,805 ± 6,510 people
Honduras
36,544 ± 4,685 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 229,947 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 70,805 and Honduras with 36,544.

Citizenship

95.2%

2019 Citizenship

95.3%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 95.2% of New Bern, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in New Bern, NC was 95.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,163 ± 230
Gulf War (2001-)
844 ± 230
Gulf War (1990s)
334 ± 136

New Bern, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.38 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.

Y-Axis

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 New Bern, NC is $43,204. In 2019, the place with the highest median household income in New Bern, NC was Census Tract 9610.01 with a value of $91,941, followed by Census Tract 9604.03 and Census Tract 9601.01, with respective values of $90,119 and $65,886.

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,862. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.472, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of New Bern, NC employs 12.9k people. The largest industries in New Bern, NC are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,249 people), Manufacturing (1,613 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,513 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($52,782), Finance & Insurance ($46,389), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($43,409).

Wages

Median Household Income

$43,204

2019 value

± $3,778

2.33%

1 Year Growth

± 10.7%

Households in New Bern, NC have a median annual income of $43,204, 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 $42,222 in 2018, which represents a 2.33% annual growth.

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

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$63,585

Average Male Salary in North Carolina

± $1,168

$47,862

Average Female Salary in North Carolina

± $855

In 2019, full-time male employees in North Carolina made 1.33 times more than female employees.

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

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in North Carolina

Asian
$64,719 ± $4,583
White
$53,494 ± $850
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$42,933 ± $24,629

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of North Carolina workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.21 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in North Carolina.

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

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for New Bern, NC is from North Carolina.

0.472

2019 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.473

2018 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2019, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0599% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North 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 9610.01
Census Tract 9604.03
Census Tract 9601.01

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in New Bern, NC was Census Tract 9610.01 with a value of $91,941, followed by Census Tract 9604.03 and Census Tract 9601.01, with respective values of $90,119 and $65,886.

The following map shows all of the places in New Bern, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Males 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

18.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in New Bern, NC (5.48k out of 29.3k 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 Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females < 5.

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

Black
2,832 ± 453
White
1,677 ± 314
Asian
855 ± 271

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in New Bern, NC is Black, followed by White and Asian.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

12.9k

2019 Value

± 942

1.16%

1 Year growth

± 10.1%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in New Bern, NC grew at a rate of 1.16%, from 12.8k employees to 12.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in New Bern, NC, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,367 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,257 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,234 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of New Bern, NC.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of New Bern, NC, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,367 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,257 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,234 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, New Bern, NC has an unusually high number of residents working as Community & Social Service Occupations (1.84 times higher than expected), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1.66 times), and Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (1.52 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of New Bern, NC, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($82,042), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($80,833), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($76,635).

Industries

Employment by Industries

12.9k

2019 Value

± 942

1.16%

1 Year growth

± 10.1%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in New Bern, NC grew at a rate of 1.16%, from 12.8k employees to 12.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in New Bern, NC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,249 people), Manufacturing (1,613 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,513 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of New Bern, NC, though some of these residents may live in New Bern, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in New Bern, NC, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,249 people), Manufacturing (1,613 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,513 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, New Bern, NC has an unusually high number of Accommodation & Food Services (1.56 times higher than expected), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (1.51 times), and Public Administration (1.51 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in New Bern, NC, by median earnings, are Public Administration ($52,782), Finance & Insurance ($46,389), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($43,409).

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 New Bern, 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 New Bern, NC awarded 1,129 degrees. The student population of New Bern, NC is skewed towards women, with 1,072 male students and 1,557 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in New Bern, NC are White (731 and 65.4%), followed by Black or African American (182 and 16.3%), Hispanic or Latino (89 and 7.96%), and Two or More Races (40 and 3.58%).

The largest universities in New Bern, NC by number of degrees awarded are Craven Community College (1,129 and 100%).

The most popular majors in New Bern, NC are Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (313 and 27.7%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (216 and 19.1%), and Information Technology (101 and 8.95%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
313 degree-majorss awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
216 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
36 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in New Bern, NC was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 313 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in New Bern, NC according to their major.

Universities

Craven Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,129 degrees awarded

In 2020, the New Bern, NC institution with the largest number of graduating students was Craven Community College with 1,129 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

519

Degrees Awarded to Men

610

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 519 men were awarded degrees from institutions in New Bern, NC, which is 0.851 times less than the 610 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in New Bern, NC by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
731 degrees awarded
Black or African American
182 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
89 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in New Bern, NC was White students. These 731 degrees mean that there were 4.02 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 182 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in New Bern, NC was $155,900 in 2019, which is 0.648 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $154,300 to $155,900, a 1.04% increase. The homeownership rate in New Bern, NC is 53%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in New Bern, NC have an average commute time of 18.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in New Bern, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$155,900

2019 Median

± $8,427

$154,300

2018 Median

± $9,915

In 2019, the median property value in New Bern, NC grew to to $155,900 from the previous year's value of $154,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in New Bern, 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 New Bern, NC 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.

$43,204

Median Household Income

± $3,778

13.8k

Number of Households

± 935

In 2019, the median household income of the 13.8k households in New Bern, NC grew to $43,204 from the previous year's value of $42,222.

The following chart displays the households in New Bern, 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 < $10k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

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

Rent vs Own

53%

2019 Homeownership

51.9%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 53% of the housing units in New Bern, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 51.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in New Bern, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

18.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in New Bern, NC have a shorter commute time (18.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.9% of the workforce in New Bern, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (82.4%)
Carpooled (8.77%)
Worked At Home (3.52%)

In 2019, 82.4% of workers in New Bern, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.77%) and those who worked at home (3.52%).

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

Health

87.6% of the population of New Bern, NC has health coverage, with 32.4% on employee plans, 19.2% on Medicaid, 14.7% on Medicare, 17.1% on non-group plans, and 4.14% 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 Craven County, NC see 1449 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.277% increase from the previous year (1445 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1731 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 440 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 country level. Showing data for Craven County, NC.

1,449 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Craven County, NC

Primary care physicians in Craven County, NC see an average of 1,449 patients per year. This represents a 0.277% increase from the previous year (1,445 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Craven County, NC 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

12.4%

Uninsured

32.4%

Employer Coverage

19.2%

Medicaid

14.7%

Medicare

17.1%

Non-Group

4.14%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in New Bern, NC declined by 9.88% from 13.7% to 12.4%.

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