Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC

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2020 Population

116,666

1.01% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Burr

Republican Party

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

2018 Median Age

42.4

0.474% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

11.7%

12.4% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$56,273

5.09% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$187,200

3.94% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

49,454

2.32% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC had a population of 117k people with a median age of 42.4 and a median household income of $56,273. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC grew from 115,503 to 116,666, a 1.01% increase and its median household income grew from $53,545 to $56,273, a 5.09% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (25.4%), White (Hispanic) (2.41%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.54%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.887%).

4.24% of the households in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region 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.

98.9% of the residents in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC are College of the Albemarle (626 degrees awarded in 2020), Elizabeth City State University (241 degrees), and Mid-Atlantic Christian University (65 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC was $187,200, and the homeownership rate was 72.3%.

Most people in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC borders Halifax, Hertford, Northampton & Warren (East) Counties PUMA, NC, South & West Albemarle Sound & Northern Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC, Isle of Wight, Southampton Counties, Suffolk & Franklin Cities PUMA, VA, Virginia Beach City (North) PUMA, VA, Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA, and Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA.

Population & Diversity

Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC is home to a population of 117k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2020, 2.42% of Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (2.83k people).

In 2018, there were 2.67 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (78k people) in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 29.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.77k 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 Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC are Spanish (2,963 households), German (216 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (202 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

59,682

Women

51.2%

56,981

Men

48.8%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 116,663 inhabitants, with 48.8% men, and 51.2% women.

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

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Citizenship

98.9%

2020 Citizenship

99%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.9% of Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
78k ± 100
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
29.2k ± 449
White (Hispanic)
2.77k ± 324

3.66%

Hispanic Population

4.21k people

3.66% of the people in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC are hispanic (4.21k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
469 ± 531 people
Philippines
265 ± 399 people
Germany
161 ± 311 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 469 Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC residents, followed by Philippines with 265 and Germany with 161.

Foreign-Born Population

2.42%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.83k people

2.5%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

2.88k people

As of 2020, 2.42% of Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC residents (2.83k 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 Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC was 2.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,963 households (2.69%)
German
216 households (0.196%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
202 households (0.183%)

4.24% of the households in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region 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 Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC was Spanish. 2.69% of the households in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
2,982 ± 452
Vietnam
2,773 ± 293
Gulf War (1990s)
2,336 ± 414

Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.08 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC employs 49.5k people. The largest industries in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC are Construction (3,805 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,350 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,149 people), and the highest paying industries are Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($97,619), U. S. Armed Forces: Branch Not Specified ($86,625), and Computer Systems Design ($85,917).

Males in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,831. The income inequality in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.386, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

23,549

Women

47.6%

25,905

Men

52.4%

The workforce of Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC in 2020 was 49,454 people, with 47.6% woman, and 52.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC.

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Occupations

49.5k

2020 Value

2.32%

1 Year growth

± 2.32%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 2.32%, from 48.3k employees to 49.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC, are Other managers (1,450 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,346 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,145 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC.

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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Industries

Employment by Industries

49.5k

2020 Value

2.32%

1 Year growth

± 2.32%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 2.32%, from 48.3k employees to 49.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC, are Construction (3,805 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,350 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,149 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,055

Median earning men ± $1,752

$31,290

Median earning women ± $1,176

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($60,775), Manufacturing ($60,505), and Information ($57,292).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,198), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($45,556), and Construction ($39,522).

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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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

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.

Senators Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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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 Elections

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 Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC awarded 932 degrees. The student population of Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,677 male students and 2,998 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC are White (548 and 60.5%), followed by Black or African American (245 and 27%), Unknown (48 and 5.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (31 and 3.42%).

The largest universities in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are College of the Albemarle (626 and 67.2%), Elizabeth City State University (241 and 25.9%), and Mid-Atlantic Christian University (65 and 6.97%).

The most popular majors in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (213 and 22.9%), General Business Administration & Management (50 and 5.36%), and Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (44 and 4.72%).

The median tuition costs in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC are $15,520 for private four year colleges, and $1,000 and $5,000 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 72.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 4,675 (35.9% men and 64.1% 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 2020 there were 4,675 students enrolled in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC, 35.9% men and 64.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,119 records, of which 65% were women and 35% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
213 degree-majors awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
44 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
23 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 213 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

College of the Albemarle
626 degrees awarded
Elizabeth City State University
241 degrees awarded
Mid-Atlantic Christian University
65 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was College of the Albemarle with 626 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 380 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC, which is 0.688 times less than the 552 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 548 degrees mean that there were 2.24 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 245 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 ($15,520) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,260) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) 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 2020, 0.648% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.781% 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 Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (30.3k), Some college (24.7k), and Secondary Education (14.1k).

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 Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC was $187,200 in 2020, which is 0.815 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $180,100 to $187,200, a 3.94% increase. The homeownership rate in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC is 72.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 32.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC is $56,273. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region 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.

Housing

Property

$187,200

Median Property Value 2020

±$6,541

$33,647

Median Property Taxes

±$1,243

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 Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.3%

Homeownership

2020

65.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 72.3% of the housing units in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

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 Northeast Albemarle Sound Region 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 Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC 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.

$56,273

Median Household Income

± $2,432

46.5k

Number of Households

± 1,568

In 2020, the median household income of the 46.5k households in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC grew to $56,273 from the previous year's value of $53,545.

The following chart displays the households in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region 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.

Wage Distribution

0.386

2020 Wage GINI in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC

0.383

2019 Wage GINI in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC

In 2020, the income inequality in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC was 0.386 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.921% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (83.2%)
Carpooled (9.57%)
Worked At Home (4.53%)

In 2020, 83.2% of workers in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.57%) and those who worked at home (4.53%).

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

32.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC have a longer commute time (32.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 4.74% of the workforce in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC (13.2k out of 113k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

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

89.5% of the population of Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 38.8% on employee plans, 13.9% on Medicaid, 14.1% on Medicare, 17.8% on non-group plans, and 4.85% 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.

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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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.

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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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.5% under 18 years, 17.1% between 18 and 34 years, 40% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.5%

Uninsured

38.8%

Employer Coverage

13.9%

Medicaid

14.1%

Medicare

17.8%

Non-Group

4.85%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC declined by 3.42% from 10.9% to 10.5%.

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