Phillips County, AR

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2020 Population

18,151

2.45% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

39.5

1.54% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

31.3%

9.23% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$33,724

15% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$80,800

14.3% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

6,303

6.04% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Phillips County, AR had a population of 18.2k people with a median age of 39.5 and a median household income of $33,724. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Phillips County, AR declined from 18,606 to 18,151, a −2.45% decrease and its median household income grew from $29,320 to $33,724, a 15% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Phillips County, AR are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (63.5%), White (Non-Hispanic) (34.1%), White (Hispanic) (1.11%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.501%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.49%).

None of the households in Phillips County, AR 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.

100% of the residents in Phillips County, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Phillips County, AR are Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (475 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Phillips County, AR was $80,800, and the homeownership rate was 46.1%. Most people in Phillips County, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Phillips County, AR was 2 cars per household.

Phillips County, AR borders Arkansas County, AR, Desha County, AR, Lee County, AR, Monroe County, AR, Bolivar County, MS, Coahoma County, MS, and Tunica County, MS.

United States Arkansas Helena-West Helena, AR

Diversity

Phillips County, AR is home to a population of 18.2k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2020, 0.512% of Phillips County, AR residents were born outside of the country (93 people).

In 2020, there were 1.86 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.5k people) in Phillips County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.18k White (Non-Hispanic) and 202 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Phillips County, AR

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
11.5k ± 50
White (Non-Hispanic)
6.18k ± 58
White (Hispanic)
202 ± 91

1.96%

Hispanic Population

355 people

1.96% of the people in Phillips County, AR are hispanic (355 people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

0.512%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

93 people

0.435%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

81 people

As of 2020, 0.512% of Phillips County, AR residents (93 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 Phillips County, AR was 0.435%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 39.6

In 2020, the median age of all people in Phillips County, AR was 39.5. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 40, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 39. But people in Phillips County, AR are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all Phillips County, AR residents was 39.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
62,610 ± 6,079 people
El Salvador
14,219 ± 2,921 people
India
8,923 ± 2,316 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 62,610 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 14,219 and India with 8,923.

Citizenship

100%

2020 Citizenship

100%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 100% of Phillips County, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Phillips County, AR was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
460 ± 127
Gulf War (1990s)
107 ± 77
Gulf War (2001-)
43 ± 45

Phillips County, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.3 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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

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

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 Arkansas. 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 Arkansas.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Arkansas 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 Phillips County, AR is $33,724. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Phillips County, AR was Census Tract 4801 with a value of $52,572, followed by Census Tract 4806 and Census Tract 4803, with respective values of $33,368 and $24,422.

Males in Arkansas have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,744. The income inequality in Arkansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Phillips County, AR employs 6.3k people. The largest industries in Phillips County, AR are Health Care & Social Assistance (969 people), Manufacturing (765 people), and Educational Services (752 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($59,621), Wholesale Trade ($57,125), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($42,656).

Wages

Median Household Income

$33,724

2020 value

± $5,950

15%

1 Year Growth

± 18.1%

Households in Phillips County, AR have a median annual income of $33,724, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $29,320 in 2019, which represents a 15% annual growth.

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

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$58,913

Average Male Salary in Arkansas

± $2,021

$43,744

Average Female Salary in Arkansas

± $1,472

In 2020, full-time male employees in Arkansas made 1.35 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Arkansas 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 Arkansas.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Arkansas

Asian
$58,926 ± $11,306
White
$48,329 ± $1,369
American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$44,900 ± $40,512

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Arkansas workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.22 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Arkansas.

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

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Phillips County, AR is from Arkansas.

0.45

2020 Wage GINI in Arkansas

0.451

2019 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2020, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.101% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Arkansas 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 4801
Census Tract 4806
Census Tract 4803

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Phillips County, AR was Census Tract 4801 with a value of $52,572, followed by Census Tract 4806 and Census Tract 4803, with respective values of $33,368 and $24,422.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

31.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Phillips County, AR (5.65k out of 18k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 18 - 24.

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
4,903 ± 491
White
693 ± 195
Hispanic
51 ± 95

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

6.3k

2020 Value

± 631

−6.04%

1 Year decline

± 14.7%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Phillips County, AR declined at a rate of −6.04%, from 6.71k employees to 6.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Phillips County, AR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (782 people), Sales & Related Occupations (624 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (561 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Phillips County, AR.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Phillips County, AR, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (782 people), Sales & Related Occupations (624 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (561 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Phillips County, AR has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (6.2 times higher than expected), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (2.45 times), and Transportation Occupations (2.06 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Phillips County, AR, by median earnings, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($66,650), Management Occupations ($64,722), and Legal Occupations ($62,617).

Industries

Employment by Industries

6.3k

2020 Value

± 631

−6.04%

1 Year decline

± 14.7%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Phillips County, AR declined at a rate of −6.04%, from 6.71k employees to 6.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Phillips County, AR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (969 people), Manufacturing (765 people), and Educational Services (752 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Phillips County, AR, though some of these residents may live in Phillips County, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Phillips County, AR, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (969 people), Manufacturing (765 people), and Educational Services (752 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Phillips County, AR has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (7.29 times higher than expected), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (2.12 times), and Utilities (1.85 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Phillips County, AR, by median earnings, are Utilities ($59,621), Wholesale Trade ($57,125), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($42,656).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Arkansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $14.2B, followed by Meat/seafood ($13.7B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($9.55B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Arkansas.

$144B

2020 Value in Arkansas

$271B

Projected 2050 Value in Arkansas

87.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound Arkansas trade was $144B. This is expected to increase 87.8% to $271B by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$11.8B
Mississippi
$6.92B
Oklahoma
$5.91B

In 2020, the top outbound Arkansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $11.8B, followed by Mississippi with $6.92B and Oklahoma and $5.91B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Phillips County, AR went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.7%), followed by Other (3%). The most partisan county was Searcy County, AR with 83.7% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing the state of Arkansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (58%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.7%)
Republican Party
Other (3%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Phillips County, AR went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.7%), followed by Other (3%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Phillips County, AR 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 Arkansas.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Phillips County, AR

58% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Arkansas

Searcy County, AR
83.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Scott County, AR
83.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Pike County, AR
82.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Arkansas was Searcy County, AR with 83.7% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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

US Senators from Arkansas

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

John Boozman

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tom Cotton

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing Arkansas.

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

US Representatives from Arkansas

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 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 Arkansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Phillips County, AR awarded 475 degrees. The student population of Phillips County, AR is skewed towards women, with 394 male students and 699 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Phillips County, AR are White (239 and 50.3%), followed by Black or African American (218 and 45.9%), Hispanic or Latino (12 and 2.53%), and Two or More Races (4 and 0.842%).

The largest universities in Phillips County, AR by number of degrees awarded are Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (475 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Phillips County, AR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (98 and 20.6%), Welding Technology (80 and 16.8%), and Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (53 and 11.2%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
68 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
19 degree-majorss awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
9 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Phillips County, AR was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 68 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

475 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Phillips County, AR institution with the largest number of graduating students was Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas with 475 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

245

Degrees Awarded to Men

230

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 245 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Phillips County, AR, which is 1.07 times more than the 230 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Phillips County, AR by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
239 degrees awarded
Black or African American
218 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
12 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Phillips County, AR was White students. These 239 degrees mean that there were 1.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 218 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Phillips County, AR was $80,800 in 2020, which is 0.352 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $70,700 to $80,800, a 14.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Phillips County, AR is 46.1%, which is lower than the national average of 64.4%. People in Phillips County, AR have an average commute time of 16.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Phillips County, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$80,800

2020 Median

± $6,377

$70,700

2019 Median

± $6,741

In 2020, the median property value in Phillips County, AR grew to to $80,800 from the previous year's value of $70,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Phillips County, AR 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 Phillips County, AR the largest share of households have a property value in the $80k - $90k range.

Household Income

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

$33,724

Median Household Income

± $5,950

7.56k

Number of Households

± 666

In 2020, the median household income of the 7.56k households in Phillips County, AR grew to $33,724 from the previous year's value of $29,320.

The following chart displays the households in Phillips County, AR 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

Average Range

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

Rent vs Own

46.1%

2020 Homeownership

48.2%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 46.1% of the housing units in Phillips County, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 48.2%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Phillips County, AR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

16.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Phillips County, AR have a shorter commute time (16.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 0.232% of the workforce in Phillips County, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (86.5%)
Carpooled (10%)
Worked At Home (1.68%)

In 2020, 86.5% of workers in Phillips County, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10%) and those who worked at home (1.68%).

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

Health

92.5% of the population of Phillips County, AR has health coverage, with 24.2% on employee plans, 41% on Medicaid, 12.1% on Medicare, 13.9% on non-group plans, and 1.38% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Arkansas was $7,408 in 2014. This is a 6.91% increase from the previous year ($6,929).

Primary care physicians in Phillips County, AR see 1803 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.91% decrease from the previous year (1857 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2540 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1617 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Jackson County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (28.8%). Additionally, St. Francis County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (48.2%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,803 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Phillips County, AR

Primary care physicians in Phillips County, AR see an average of 1,803 patients per year. This represents a 2.91% decrease from the previous year (1,857 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Phillips County, AR 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 Arkansas.

$7,408

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Arkansas

$3,906

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,108

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,479

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Arkansas (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 6.91%, from $6,929 to $7,408.

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

Health Care Coverage

7.54%

Uninsured

24.2%

Employer Coverage

41%

Medicaid

12.1%

Medicare

13.9%

Non-Group

1.38%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Phillips County, AR declined by 10.7% from 8.45% to 7.54%.

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