Sanford, FL

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2019 Population

59,700

1.42% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

34.9

2.05% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

19.1%

1.2% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$47,217

3.24% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$156,600

17% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

27,691

3.69% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Sanford, FL had a population of 59.7k people with a median age of 34.9 and a median household income of $47,217. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Sanford, FL grew from 58,862 to 59,700, a 1.42% increase and its median household income grew from $45,733 to $47,217, a 3.24% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sanford, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (39%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (27.1%), White (Hispanic) (17.1%), Other (Hispanic) (6.12%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.08%). 0% of the households in Sanford, FL speak a non-English language at home as their primary language, and 92.2% of the residents in Sanford, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sanford, FL are Seminole State College of Florida (6,970 degrees awarded in 2019) and L3 Commercial Training Solutions Airline Academy (151 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Sanford, FL was $156,600, and the homeownership rate was 50%. Most people in Sanford, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Sanford, FL was 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Start Year

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 Florida. 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 Florida.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Florida across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Diversity

Sanford, FL is home to a population of 59.7k people, from which 92.2% are citizens. As of 2019, 38.1% of Sanford, FL residents were born outside of the country (22.8k people).

In 2019, there were 1.44 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (23.3k people) in Sanford, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 10.2k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sanford, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
23.3k ± 1.41k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
16.2k ± 1.22k
White (Hispanic)
10.2k ± 1.25k

26.9%

Hispanic Population

16.1k people

26.9% of the people in Sanford, FL are hispanic (16.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Sanford, FL as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

38.1%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

22.8k people

12.5%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

7.33k people

As of 2019, 38.1% of Sanford, FL residents (22.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sanford, FL was 12.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 1.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.6

In 2019, the median age of all people in Sanford, FL was 34.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 33, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 39. But people in Sanford, FL are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Sanford, FL residents was 34.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Cuba
986,238 ± 23,800 people
Haiti
338,524 ± 14,168 people
Colombia
270,705 ± 12,691 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 986,238 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 338,524 and Colombia with 270,705.

Citizenship

92.2%

2019 Citizenship

93%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 92.2% of Sanford, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Sanford, FL was 93%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
957 ± 223
Gulf War (2001-)
746 ± 228
Gulf War (1990s)
678 ± 214

Sanford, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.28 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Sanford, FL is $47,217. In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income in Sanford, FL was Census Tract 207.01 with a value of $103,852, followed by Census Tract 208.03 and Census Tract 208.06, with respective values of $81,418 and $75,583.

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,958. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Sanford, FL employs 27.7k people. The largest industries in Sanford, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,835 people), Retail Trade (3,183 people), and Educational Services (2,236 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($50,428), Finance & Insurance ($43,919), and Wholesale Trade ($43,869).

Wages

Median Household Income

$47,217

2019 value

± $2,559

3.24%

1 Year Growth

± 8.15%

Households in Sanford, FL have a median annual income of $47,217, 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 $45,733 in 2018, which represents a 3.24% annual growth.

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

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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

$62,717

Average Male Salary in Florida

± $882

$46,958

Average Female Salary in Florida

± $608

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

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Florida by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Florida

Asian
$58,663 ± $3,508
White
$51,467 ± $590
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$41,471 ± $18,259

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Florida workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.14 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Florida.

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

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Sanford, FL is from Florida.

0.473

2019 Wage GINI in Florida

0.473

2018 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2019, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.00388% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida 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 207.01
Census Tract 208.03
Census Tract 208.06

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Sanford, FL was Census Tract 207.01 with a value of $103,852, followed by Census Tract 208.03 and Census Tract 208.06, with respective values of $81,418 and $75,583.

The following map shows all of the places in Sanford, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 6 - 11

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

19.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sanford, FL (11.2k out of 58.5k 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 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

White
5,064 ± 729
Black
3,969 ± 634
Hispanic
3,126 ± 589

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

27.7k

2019 Value

± 1,606

3.69%

1 Year growth

± 7.66%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Sanford, FL grew at a rate of 3.69%, from 26.7k employees to 27.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sanford, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,072 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,540 people), and Management Occupations (2,153 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sanford, FL.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Sanford, FL, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,072 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,540 people), and Management Occupations (2,153 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Sanford, FL has an unusually high number of residents working as Transportation Occupations (1.69 times higher than expected), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (1.51 times), and Community & Social Service Occupations (1.39 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Sanford, FL, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($64,375), Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($61,500), and Management Occupations ($60,964).

Industries

Employment by Industries

27.7k

2019 Value

± 1,606

3.69%

1 Year growth

± 7.66%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Sanford, FL grew at a rate of 3.69%, from 26.7k employees to 27.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sanford, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,835 people), Retail Trade (3,183 people), and Educational Services (2,236 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sanford, FL, though some of these residents may live in Sanford, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Sanford, FL, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,835 people), Retail Trade (3,183 people), and Educational Services (2,236 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Sanford, FL has an unusually high number of Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (1.71 times higher than expected), Transportation & Warehousing (1.52 times), and Information (1.31 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Sanford, FL, by median earnings, are Utilities ($50,428), Finance & Insurance ($43,919), and Wholesale Trade ($43,869).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Mixed freight
$60.7B
Electronics
$55.2B
Gasoline
$51.1B

In 2018, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $60.7B, followed by Electronics ($55.2B) and Gasoline ($51.1B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Florida.

$583B

2018 Value in Florida

$1.45T

Projected 2045 Value in Florida

149% growth

In 2018, total outbound Florida trade was $583B. This is expected to increase 149% to $1.45T by 2045.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$22.2B
Texas
$19.3B
California
$15B

In 2018, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $22.2B, followed by Texas with $19.3B and California and $15B.

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

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Seminole County, FL went to Donald J. Trump with 48.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (47.1%), followed by Other (4.24%). The most partisan county was Holmes County, FL with 87.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 27 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Sanford, FL. Showing the available data for Seminole County, FL.

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

Donald J. Trump (48.7%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (47.1%)
Democratic Party
Other (4.24%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 48.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (47.1%), followed by Other (4.24%).

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

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

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Seminole County, FL

48.7% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Florida

Holmes County, FL
87.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Lafayette County, FL
82.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Baker County, FL
81.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Florida was Holmes County, FL with 87.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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

US Senators from Florida

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

Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

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

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 27 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 Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Sanford, FL awarded 7,121 degrees. The student population of Sanford, FL is skewed towards women, with 8,295 male students and 10,110 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sanford, FL are White (3,515 and 51.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,630 and 23.8%), Black or African American (974 and 14.2%), and Two or More Races (283 and 4.13%).

The largest universities in Sanford, FL by number of degrees awarded are Seminole State College of Florida (6,970 and 97.9%) and L3 Commercial Training Solutions Airline Academy (151 and 2.12%).

The most popular majors in Sanford, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (2,323 and 32.6%), Biotechnology (687 and 9.65%), and Accounting Technology & Bookkeeping (367 and 5.15%).

The median tuition costs in Sanford, FL are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $2,393 and $9,494 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Biotechnology
687 degree-majorss awarded
Accounting Technology & Bookkeeping
359 degree-majorss awarded
Small Business Administration & Management
307 degree-majorss awarded

In 2018, the most common concentation for < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Sanford, FL was Biotechnology with 687 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Sanford, FL according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Seminole State College of Florida
6,970 degrees awarded
L3 Commercial Training Solutions Airline Academy
151 degrees awarded

$2,393

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2019, the Sanford, FL institution with the largest number of graduating students was Seminole State College of Florida with 6,970 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

3,325

Degrees Awarded to Men

3,796

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 3,325 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sanford, FL, which is 0.876 times less than the 3,796 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Sanford, FL by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
3,515 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,630 degrees awarded
Black or African American
974 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Sanford, FL was White students. These 3,515 degrees mean that there were 2.16 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,630 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Sanford, FL was $156,600 in 2019, which is 0.651 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $133,800 to $156,600, a 17% increase. The homeownership rate in Sanford, FL is 50%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Sanford, FL have an average commute time of 24.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sanford, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$156,600

2019 Median

± $6,645

$133,800

2018 Median

± $9,387

In 2019, the median property value in Sanford, FL grew to to $156,600 from the previous year's value of $133,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Sanford, FL 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 Sanford, FL the largest share of households have a property value in the $150k - $175k range.

Household Income

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

$47,217

Median Household Income

± $2,559

22.1k

Number of Households

± 1,266

In 2019, the median household income of the 22.1k households in Sanford, FL grew to $47,217 from the previous year's value of $45,733.

The following chart displays the households in Sanford, FL 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.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Sanford, FL distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sanford, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

50%

2019 Homeownership

50.6%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 50% of the housing units in Sanford, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 50.6%.

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

Commute Time

24.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sanford, FL have a shorter commute time (24.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.2% of the workforce in Sanford, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (83%)
Carpooled (7.33%)
Worked At Home (4.06%)

In 2019, 83% of workers in Sanford, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.33%) and those who worked at home (4.06%).

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 Sanford, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sanford, FL have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

Health

85% of the population of Sanford, FL has health coverage, with 39.7% on employee plans, 20.8% on Medicaid, 9.14% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 2% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Florida was $8,076 in 2014. This is a 5.05% increase from the previous year ($7,688).

Primary care physicians in Seminole County, FL see 1318 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.303% decrease from the previous year (1322 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1650 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 615 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Glades County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (21%). Additionally, Gadsden County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (43.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Seminole County, FL.

1,318 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Seminole County, FL

Primary care physicians in Seminole County, FL see an average of 1,318 patients per year. This represents a 0.303% decrease from the previous year (1,322 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Seminole County, FL 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 Florida.

$8,076

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Florida

$4,606

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,175

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,229

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Florida (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.05%, from $7,688 to $8,076.

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

Health Care Coverage

15%

Uninsured

39.7%

Employer Coverage

20.8%

Medicaid

9.14%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sanford, FL declined by 1.93% from 15.3% to 15%.

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