Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX

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2020 Population

129,515

0.244% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

38.2

0% 1-year change

2020 Poverty Rate

13.1%

7.76% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$52,939

1.77% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$122,400

7.94% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

48,246

0.0934% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX had a population of 130k people with a median age of 38.2 and a median household income of $52,939. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX grew from 129,200 to 129,515, a 0.244% increase and its median household income grew from $52,018 to $52,939, a 1.77% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (15.3%), White (Hispanic) (13.8%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.18%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.06%).

15.1% of the households in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX 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.

94% of the residents in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in East Texas COG (Southeast)--Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX are Panola College (902 degrees awarded in 2020), Jacksonville College-Main Campus (225876) (63 degrees), and Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary (28 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX was $122,400, and the homeownership rate was 75.9%.

Most people in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.

Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX borders Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA, Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA, Harrison, Upshur & Marion Counties PUMA, TX, Smith County (Outside Tyler City) PUMA, TX, Gregg CountyLongview City PUMA, TX, Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX, Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX, Angelina & Nacogdoches Counties PUMA, TX, and Deep East Texas COG (East) PUMA, TX.

Population & Diversity

Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX is home to a population of 130k people, from which 94% are citizens. As of 2020, 7.79% of Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (10.1k people).

In 2020, there were 4.18 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (82.6k people) in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 19.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 17.8k 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 Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX are Spanish (17,369 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (116 households), and German (104 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

62,637

Women

48.4%

66,912

Men

51.6%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 129,549 inhabitants, with 51.6% men, and 48.4% women.

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Citizenship

94%

2020 Citizenship

94.1%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 94% of Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX was 94.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
82.6k ± 134
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
19.8k ± 444
White (Hispanic)
17.8k ± 834

18.2%

Hispanic Population

23.5k people

18.2% of the people in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX are hispanic (23.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
8,270 ± 2,160 people
El Salvador
328 ± 444 people
Albania
163 ± 313 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX was Mexico, the natal country of 8,270 Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX residents, followed by El Salvador with 328 and Albania with 163.

Foreign-Born Population

7.79%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

10.1k people

7.98%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

10.3k people

As of 2020, 7.79% of Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX residents (10.1k 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 Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX was 7.98%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
17,369 households (14.3%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
116 households (0.0955%)
German
104 households (0.0856%)

15.1% of the households in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX 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 Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX was Spanish. 14.3% of the households in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,922 ± 358
Gulf War (1990s)
1,041 ± 266
Gulf War (2001-)
945 ± 321

Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.81 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX employs 48.2k people. The largest industries in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX are Elementary & secondary schools (4,351 people), Construction (3,096 people), and Support activities for mining (2,846 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of physicians ($195,115), Grocery & related product merchant wholesalers ($128,506), and Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($127,603).

Males in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.54 times higher than the average income of females, which is $39,199. The income inequality in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.464, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

21,759

Women

45.1%

26,487

Men

54.9%

The workforce of Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX in 2020 was 48,246 people, with 45.1% woman, and 54.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX.

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Occupations

48.2k

2020 Value

0.0934%

1 Year growth

± 0.0934%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX grew at a rate of 0.0934%, from 48.2k employees to 48.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,998 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,450 people), and Registered nurses (1,381 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (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

48.2k

2020 Value

0.0934%

1 Year growth

± 0.0934%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX grew at a rate of 0.0934%, from 48.2k employees to 48.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,351 people), Construction (3,096 people), and Support activities for mining (2,846 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX, though some of these residents may live in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,438

Median earning men ± $1,383

$26,146

Median earning women ± $912

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,398), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($65,821), and Wholesale Trade ($61,615).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($40,000), Public Administration ($36,883), and Construction ($34,292).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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 Texas. 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 Texas.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$292B
Gasoline
$210B
Fuel oils
$178B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $292B, followed by Gasoline ($210B) and Fuel oils ($178B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Texas.

$2.36T

2020 Value in Texas

$4.5T

Projected 2050 Value in Texas

90.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.36T. This is expected to increase 90.9% to $4.5T by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$78.1B
California
$76.4B
Michigan
$74.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $78.1B, followed by California with $76.4B and Michigan and $74.9B.

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

Civics

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 36 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

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

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 36 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 Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX awarded 993 degrees. The student population of Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,168 male students and 1,937 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX are White (611 and 64%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (165 and 17.3%), Black or African American (153 and 16%), and Two or More Races (13 and 1.36%).

The largest universities in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX by number of degrees awarded are Panola College (902 and 90.8%), Jacksonville College-Main Campus (225876) (63 and 6.34%), and Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary (28 and 2.82%).

The most popular majors in East Texas COG (Southeast)--Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX are General Studies (195 and 19.6%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (188 and 18.9%), and Industrial Technology (78 and 7.85%).

The median tuition cost in East Texas COG (Southeast)--Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX for private four year colleges is $6,600.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 44.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 3,105 (37.6% men and 62.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 3,105 students enrolled in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX, 37.6% men and 62.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,698 records, of which 59.4% were women and 40.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
195 degree-majors awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
63 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
40 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in East Texas COG (Southeast)--Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX was General Studies with 195 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in East Texas COG (Southeast)--Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Panola College
902 degrees awarded
Jacksonville College-Main Campus (225876)
63 degrees awarded
Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary
28 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Panola College with 902 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 399 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX, which is 0.672 times less than the 594 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 611 degrees mean that there were 3.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 165 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 ($6,600) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($2,784) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,984) 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, 1.19% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% 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 Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (31.7k), Some college (26.2k), and Secondary Education (19k).

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 Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX was $122,400 in 2020, which is 0.533 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $113,400 to $122,400, a 7.94% increase. The homeownership rate in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX is 75.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 25.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX is $52,939. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $141,330, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Fort Bend County (West & South) PUMA, TX, with respective values of $130,920 and $121,555.

Housing

Property

$122,400

Median Property Value 2020

±$5,841

$34,331

Median Property Taxes

±$1,343

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 Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.9%

Homeownership

2020

64.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 75.9% of the housing units in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX 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 Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $141,330, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Fort Bend County (West & South) PUMA, TX, with respective values of $130,920 and $121,555.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX 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.

$52,939

Median Household Income

± $2,312

45.3k

Number of Households

± 1,646

In 2020, the median household income of the 45.3k households in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX grew to $52,939 from the previous year's value of $52,018.

The following chart displays the households in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX 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

0.464

2020 Wage GINI in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX

0.459

2019 Wage GINI in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX

In 2020, the income inequality in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.16% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (83.4%)
Carpooled (10.2%)
Worked At Home (4.22%)

In 2020, 83.4% of workers in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.2%) and those who worked at home (4.22%).

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

25.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX have a shorter commute time (25.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 3.31% of the workforce in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX (15.8k out of 120k 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 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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

81.7% of the population of Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 38.8% on employee plans, 16.5% on Medicaid, 13.7% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 1.53% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Texas was $6,998 in 2014. This is a 5.06% increase from the previous year ($6,661).

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1642 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1642 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1677 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 827 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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

1,642 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Texas

Primary care physicians in Texas see an average of 1,642 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,642 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Texas in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Texas 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 26.7% under 18 years, 18.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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

Uninsured People

18.3%

Uninsured

38.8%

Employer Coverage

16.5%

Medicaid

13.7%

Medicare

11.1%

Non-Group

1.53%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX declined by 0.468% from 18.4% to 18.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.