Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR

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2021 Population

182,820

0.847% 1-year decline

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

0.251% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

8.69%

1.84% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$78,813

5.96% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$408,000

7.97% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

87,880

1.93% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR had a population of 183k people with a median age of 40 and a median household income of $78,813. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR declined from 184,382 to 182,820, a −0.847% decrease and its median household income grew from $74,381 to $78,813, a 5.96% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.52%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.14%), White (Hispanic) (4.28%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.77%).

14% of the households in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.6% of the residents in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Clackamas County (Northwest)--Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR are Clackamas Community College (888 degrees awarded in 2021), Phagans School of Hair Design (85 degrees), and Northwest College-Clackamas (34 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR was $408,000, and the homeownership rate was 64.9%.

Most people in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR was 2 cars per household.

Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR borders Portland City (Southeast) PUMA, OR, Portland City (Northwest & Southwest) PUMA, OR, Gresham & Troutdale Cities PUMA, OR, Damascus City PUMA, OR, and Lake Oswego, West Linn, Wilsonville & Canby Cities PUMA, OR.

United States Oregon

Population & Diversity

Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR is home to a population of 183k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.15% of Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR residents were born outside of the country (16.7k people).

In 2021, there were 14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (141k people) in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.1k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 9.4k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR are Spanish (10,555 households), Russian (2,168 households), and Ukrainian or Other Slavic Languages (1,447 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

92,646

Women

50.7%

90,149

Men

49.3%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 182,795 inhabitants, with 49.3% men, and 50.7% women.

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

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Citizenship

96.6%

2021 Citizenship

96.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.6% of Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR was 96.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
141k ± 2.34k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
10.1k ± 924
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
9.4k ± 860

10.1%

Hispanic Population

18.4k people

10.1% of the people in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR are hispanic (18.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,830 ± 1,503 people
Vietnam
1,560 ± 966 people
Ukraine
1,237 ± 861 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR was Mexico, the natal country of 3,830 Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR residents, followed by Vietnam with 1,560 and Ukraine with 1,237.

Foreign-Born Population

9.15%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

16.7k people

8.71%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

16.1k people

As of 2021, 9.15% of Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR residents (16.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR was 8.71%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
10,555 households (6.11%)
Russian
2,168 households (1.25%)
Ukrainian or Other Slavic Languages
1,447 households (0.838%)

14% of the households in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR was Spanish. 6.11% of the households in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,011 ± 505
Gulf War (2001-)
1,881 ± 361
Gulf War (1990s)
1,513 ± 280

Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.13 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR employs 87.9k people. The largest industries in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR are Construction (6,949 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,421 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (5,122 people), and the highest paying industries are Computer & peripheral equipment manufacturing ($173,929), Machinery, equipment, & supplies merchant wholesalers ($136,817), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($117,638).

Males in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $59,348. The income inequality in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.423, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

42,637

Women

47.6%

46,970

Men

52.4%

The workforce of Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR in 2020 was 89,607 people, with 47.6% woman, and 52.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR.

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Occupations

87.9k

2021 Value

−1.93%

1 Year decline

± −1.93%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR declined at a rate of −1.93%, from 89.6k employees to 87.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR, are Registered nurses (2,535 people), Other managers (2,293 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,991 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oregon (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

87.9k

2021 Value

−1.93%

1 Year decline

± −1.93%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR declined at a rate of −1.93%, from 89.6k employees to 87.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR, are Construction (6,949 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,421 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (5,122 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR, though some of these residents may live in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,605

Median earning men ± $1,230

$39,404

Median earning women ± $1,308

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($96,275), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,727), and Information ($76,699).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($56,696), Public Administration ($54,450), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,104).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Oregon. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.75%).

Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing the state of Oregon. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oregon is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR. Showing the available data for Oregon.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (56.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (40.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.75%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.75%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oregon

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Ron Wyden

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on February 5, 1996
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Bob Packwood.

Jeff Merkley

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing Oregon.

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Oregon

Oregon is currently represented by 6 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 Oregon have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR awarded 1,007 degrees. The student population of Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,632 male students and 2,819 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR are White (712 and 71.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (113 and 11.4%), Two or More Races (52 and 5.23%), and Asian (39 and 3.92%).

The largest universities in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR by number of degrees awarded are Clackamas Community College (888 and 88.2%), Phagans School of Hair Design (85 and 8.44%), and Northwest College-Clackamas (34 and 3.38%).

The most popular majors in Clackamas County (Northwest)--Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (252 and 25%), General Studies (173 and 17.2%), and General Business Administration & Management (39 and 3.87%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 5,451 students enrolled in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR, 48.3% men and 51.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,246 records, of which 52.1% were women and 47.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
173 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
30 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
252 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Clackamas County (Northwest)--Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR was General Studies with 173 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Clackamas County (Northwest)--Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Clackamas Community College
888 degrees awarded
Phagans School of Hair Design
85 degrees awarded
Northwest College-Clackamas
34 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Clackamas Community College with 888 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 371 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR, which is 0.583 times less than the 636 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 712 degrees mean that there were 6.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 113 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

Public, 2-year ($5,040) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($585) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,800) 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 2021, 0.507% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.607% 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 Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR in 2021 were Some college (39k), High School or Equivalent (36.8k), and Bachelors Degree (30.8k).

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 Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR was $408,000 in 2021, which is 1.67 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $377,900 to $408,000, a 7.97% increase. The homeownership rate in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR is 64.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR have an average commute time of 27.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR is $78,813. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR was Lake Oswego, West Linn, Wilsonville & Canby Cities PUMA, OR with a value of $106,290, followed by Forest Grove, Cornelius Cities, Bethany & Oak Hills PUMA, OR and Tigard, Tualatin & Sherwood Cities PUMA, OR, with respective values of $100,556 and $93,230.

Housing

Property

$408,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,889

$46,227

Median Property Taxes

±$1,485

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 Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

64.9%

Homeownership

2021

62.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 64.9% of the housing units in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR was Lake Oswego, West Linn, Wilsonville & Canby Cities PUMA, OR with a value of $106,290, followed by Forest Grove, Cornelius Cities, Bethany & Oak Hills PUMA, OR and Tigard, Tualatin & Sherwood Cities PUMA, OR, with respective values of $100,556 and $93,230.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR 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.

$78,813

Median Household Income

± $2,099

71.2k

Number of Households

± 2,135

In 2021, the median household income of the 71.2k households in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR grew to $78,813 from the previous year's value of $74,381.

The following chart displays the households in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR 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

0.423

2021 Wage GINI in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR

0.427

2020 Wage GINI in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR

In 2021, the income inequality in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR was 0.423 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.861% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (72.1%)
Worked At Home (11.8%)
Carpooled (8.38%)

In 2021, 72.1% of workers in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.8%) and those who carpooled to work (8.38%).

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

27.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR have a longer commute time (27.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.6% of the workforce in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.69% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR (15.7k out of 181k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR is White, followed by Hispanic 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

93.9% of the population of Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR has health coverage, with 52.5% on employee plans, 14.8% on Medicaid, 12.6% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 1% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.8% under 18 years, 20.9% between 18 and 34 years, 39.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.4% over 64 years.

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

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

Uninsured People

6.06%

Uninsured

52.5%

Employer Coverage

14.8%

Medicaid

12.6%

Medicare

13.1%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR declined by 5.15% from 6.39% to 6.06%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Oregon City, Milwaukie & Happy Valley Cities PUMA, OR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.