Petersburg city, VA

County

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2019 Population

31,362

1.46% 1-year decline

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

38.1

1.55% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

24.1%

6.56% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$38,679

7.04% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$108,100

0.0924% 1-year decline

2019 Employed Population

13,140

1.85% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Petersburg city, VA had a population of 31.4k people with a median age of 38.1 and a median household income of $38,679. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Petersburg city, VA declined from 31,827 to 31,362, a −1.46% decrease and its median household income grew from $36,135 to $38,679, a 7.04% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Petersburg city, VA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (76.3%), White (Non-Hispanic) (15.1%), White (Hispanic) (2.38%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.15%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.96%). 0% of the households in Petersburg city, VA speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

97.6% of the residents in Petersburg city, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Petersburg city, VA are Another Level Barbering and Cosmetology School (10 degrees awarded in 2019).

In 2019, the median property value in Petersburg city, VA was $108,100, and the homeownership rate was 38.8%. Most people in Petersburg city, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Petersburg city, VA was 1 car per household.

Petersburg city, VA borders Chesterfield County, VA, Dinwiddie County, VA, Prince George County, VA, and Colonial Heights city, VA.

United States Virginia Richmond, VA

Diversity

Petersburg city, VA is home to a population of 31.4k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2019, 9.5% of Petersburg city, VA residents were born outside of the country (2.98k people).

In 2019, there were 5.06 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (23.9k people) in Petersburg city, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.73k White (Non-Hispanic) and 747 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Petersburg city, VA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
23.9k ± 235
White (Non-Hispanic)
4.73k ± 26
White (Hispanic)
747 ± 277

4.9%

Hispanic Population

1.54k people

4.9% of the people in Petersburg city, VA are hispanic (1.54k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Petersburg city, VA as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

9.5%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

2.98k people

3.81%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

1.21k people

As of 2019, 9.5% of Petersburg city, VA residents (2.98k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Petersburg city, VA was 3.81%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 1.1

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 9.6

In 2019, the median age of all people in Petersburg city, VA was 38.1. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 37, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 44. But people in Petersburg city, VA are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all Petersburg city, VA residents was 39.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
110,628 ± 8,112 people
India
90,134 ± 7,331 people
Mexico
55,497 ± 5,765 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 110,628 Virginia residents, followed by India with 90,134 and Mexico with 55,497.

Citizenship

97.6%

2019 Citizenship

97.5%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 97.6% of Petersburg city, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Petersburg city, VA was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Petersburg city, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
739 ± 154
Gulf War (2001-)
557 ± 146
Gulf War (1990s)
436 ± 121

Petersburg city, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.33 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Virginia. 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (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 Virginia.

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 Virginia. 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 Virginia.

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Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Virginia 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 Petersburg city, VA is $38,679. In 2019, the tract with the highest median household income in Petersburg city, VA was Census Tract 8111 with a value of $50,511, followed by Census Tract 8110 and Census Tract 8109, with respective values of $48,451 and $47,015.

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,617. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.479, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Petersburg city, VA employs 13.1k people. The largest industries in Petersburg city, VA are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,359 people), Retail Trade (1,868 people), and Manufacturing (1,827 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($49,943), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($49,805), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,712).

Wages

Median Household Income

$38,679

2019 value

± $2,160

7.04%

1 Year Growth

± 6.63%

Households in Petersburg city, VA have a median annual income of $38,679, 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 $36,135 in 2018, which represents a 7.04% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Petersburg city, VA 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 Virginia.

$78,421

Average Male Salary in Virginia

± $1,407

$58,617

Average Female Salary in Virginia

± $1,090

In 2019, full-time male employees in Virginia made 1.34 times more than female employees.

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Virginia

Asian
$72,838 ± $3,429
White
$64,618 ± $1,052
Two or More Races
$51,601 ± $4,191

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Virginia workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.13 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Virginia.

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

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Petersburg city, VA is from Virginia.

0.479

2019 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.479

2018 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2019, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.479 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.00766% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia 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 8111
Census Tract 8110
Census Tract 8109

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Petersburg city, VA was Census Tract 8111 with a value of $50,511, followed by Census Tract 8110 and Census Tract 8109, with respective values of $48,451 and $47,015.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Petersburg city, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

24.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Petersburg city, VA (7.41k out of 30.8k 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 Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 45 - 54.

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
5,822 ± 549
White
1,085 ± 232
Hispanic
399 ± 171

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Petersburg city, VA is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

13.1k

2019 Value

± 795

−1.85%

1 Year decline

± 8.68%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Petersburg city, VA declined at a rate of −1.85%, from 13.4k employees to 13.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Petersburg city, VA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,512 people), Production Occupations (1,398 people), and Material Moving Occupations (1,350 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Petersburg city, VA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Petersburg city, VA, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,512 people), Production Occupations (1,398 people), and Material Moving Occupations (1,350 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Petersburg city, VA has an unusually high number of residents working as Material Moving Occupations (2.77 times higher than expected), Health Technologists & Technicians (2.04 times), and Production Occupations (1.88 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Petersburg city, VA, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($106,993), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($66,169), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($64,044).

Industries

Employment by Industries

13.1k

2019 Value

± 795

−1.85%

1 Year decline

± 8.68%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Petersburg city, VA declined at a rate of −1.85%, from 13.4k employees to 13.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Petersburg city, VA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,359 people), Retail Trade (1,868 people), and Manufacturing (1,827 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Petersburg city, VA, though some of these residents may live in Petersburg city, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Petersburg city, VA, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,359 people), Retail Trade (1,868 people), and Manufacturing (1,827 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Petersburg city, VA has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (1.39 times higher than expected), Accommodation & Food Services (1.33 times), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1.29 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Petersburg city, VA, by median earnings, are Public Administration ($49,943), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($49,805), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,712).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $35.1B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($31.5B) and Electronics ($30.5B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Virginia.

$307B

2018 Value in Virginia

$648B

Projected 2045 Value in Virginia

111% growth

In 2018, total outbound Virginia trade was $307B. This is expected to increase 111% to $648B by 2045.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2018, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Maryland with $21.8B, followed by North Carolina with $20B and Pennsylvania and $11.7B.

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

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Petersburg city, VA went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 87.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (10.5%), followed by Other (2.28%). The most partisan county was Petersburg city, VA with 87.2% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (87.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (10.5%)
Republican Party
Other (2.28%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 87.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (10.5%), followed by Other (2.28%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia 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 Virginia.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Petersburg city, VA

87.2% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Virginia

Petersburg city, VA
87.2% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Bland County, VA
82% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Tazewell County, VA
81.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Virginia was Petersburg city, VA with 87.2% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

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

US Senators from Virginia

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

Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

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

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 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 Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Petersburg city, VA awarded 10 degrees. The student population of Petersburg city, VA is skewed towards women, with 16 male students and 42 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Petersburg city, VA are Black or African American (10 and 100%), followed by Asian (0 and 0%), Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%), and Hispanic or Latino (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Petersburg city, VA by number of degrees awarded are Another Level Barbering and Cosmetology School (10 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Petersburg city, VA are General Cosmetology (8 and 80%) and Barbering (2 and 20%).

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
8 degree-majorss awarded
Barbering
2 degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Petersburg city, VA was General Cosmetology with 8 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Petersburg city, VA according to their major.

Universities

Another Level Barbering and Cosmetology School

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

10 degrees awarded

In 2019, the Petersburg city, VA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Another Level Barbering and Cosmetology School with 10 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 2 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Petersburg city, VA, which is 0.25 times less than the 8 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Petersburg city, VA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
10 degrees awarded
Asian
0 degrees awarded
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders
0 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Petersburg city, VA was Black or African American students. These 10 degrees mean that there were NaNy times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 0 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Petersburg city, VA was $108,100 in 2019, which is 0.449 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $108,200 to $108,100, a 0.0924% decrease. The homeownership rate in Petersburg city, VA is 38.8%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Petersburg city, VA have an average commute time of 22.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Petersburg city, VA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property Value

$108,100

2019 Median

± $6,128

$108,200

2018 Median

± $5,950

In 2019, the median property value in Petersburg city, VA declined from to $108,100 from the previous year's value of $108,200.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Petersburg city, VA 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 Petersburg city, VA 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.

$38,679

Median Household Income

± $2,160

13.2k

Number of Households

± 743

In 2019, the median household income of the 13.2k households in Petersburg city, VA grew to $38,679 from the previous year's value of $36,135.

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

Rent vs Own

38.8%

2019 Homeownership

40.5%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 38.8% of the housing units in Petersburg city, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 40.5%.

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

Commute Time

22.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Petersburg city, VA have a shorter commute time (22.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.16% of the workforce in Petersburg city, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Petersburg city, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (75.4%)
Carpooled (14.8%)
Public Transit (2.34%)

In 2019, 75.4% of workers in Petersburg city, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.8%) and those who used public transit to get to work (2.34%).

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

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Petersburg city, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Petersburg city, VA have 1 car, followed by false.

Health

87.6% of the population of Petersburg city, VA has health coverage, with 33.6% on employee plans, 26.2% on Medicaid, 10.9% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 3.24% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Virginia was $7,556 in 2014. This is a 3.42% increase from the previous year ($7,306).

Primary care physicians in Petersburg city, VA see 1435 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.554% decrease from the previous year (1443 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1254 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 234 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Nottoway County and Bristol city have the highest prevalence of diabetes (22.5%). Additionally, King and Queen County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (48.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,435 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Petersburg city, VA

Primary care physicians in Petersburg city, VA see an average of 1,435 patients per year. This represents a 0.554% decrease from the previous year (1,443 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Petersburg city, VA 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 Virginia.

$7,556

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Virginia

$4,218

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,361

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,677

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Virginia (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.42%, from $7,306 to $7,556.

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

33.6%

Employer Coverage

26.2%

Medicaid

10.9%

Medicare

13.7%

Non-Group

3.24%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Petersburg city, VA declined by 6.15% from 13.2% to 12.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Petersburg city, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.