Sioux County, ND

County

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2019 Population

4,373

0.906% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Hoeven

Republican Party

US Senator

Kevin Cramer

Republican Party

US Representative

Kelly Armstrong

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

28.2

0% 1-year change

2019 Poverty Rate

38.2%

4.73% 1-year increase

2019 Median Household Income

$38,939

4.71% 1-year decline

2019 Median Property Value

$83,800

0.964% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

1,258

6.12% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Sioux County, ND had a population of 4.37k people with a median age of 28.2 and a median household income of $38,939. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Sioux County, ND declined from 4,413 to 4,373, a −0.906% decrease and its median household income declined from $40,862 to $38,939, a −4.71% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sioux County, ND are American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (80.6%), White (Non-Hispanic) (12.6%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) (2.72%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.81%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.732%). 0% of the households in Sioux County, ND speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

100% of the residents in Sioux County, ND are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sioux County, ND are Sitting Bull College (71 degrees awarded in 2019).

In 2019, the median property value in Sioux County, ND was $83,800, and the homeownership rate was 43.4%. Most people in Sioux County, ND drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Sioux County, ND was 2 cars per household.

Sioux County, ND borders Adams County, ND, Emmons County, ND, Grant County, ND, Morton County, ND, and Corson County, SD.

United States North Dakota Bismarck, ND

Diversity

Sioux County, ND is home to a population of 4.37k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2019, 0.16% of Sioux County, ND residents were born outside of the country (7 people).

In 2019, there were 6.39 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.53k people) in Sioux County, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 552 White (Non-Hispanic) and 119 American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sioux County, ND

American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
3.53k ± 31
White (Non-Hispanic)
552 ± 4
American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic)
119 ± 54

4.64%

Hispanic Population

203 people

4.64% of the people in Sioux County, ND are hispanic (203 people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

0.16%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

7 people

0.113%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

5 people

As of 2019, 0.16% of Sioux County, ND residents (7 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sioux County, ND was 0.113%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.6

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 34.6

In 2019, the median age of all people in Sioux County, ND was 28.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 28, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Sioux County, ND are getting staying the same age. In 2018, the average age of all Sioux County, ND residents was 28.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,821 ± 1,302 people
Philippines
2,784 ± 1,293 people
Canada
2,383 ± 1,197 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 2,821 North Dakota residents, followed by Philippines with 2,784 and Canada with 2,383.

Citizenship

100%

2019 Citizenship

100%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 100% of Sioux County, ND residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Sioux County, ND was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
53 ± 21
Korea
20 ± 18
Gulf War (1990s)
16 ± 14

Sioux County, ND has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.65 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for North Dakota. 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 North Dakota, 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 North Dakota.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Dakota (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 North Dakota.

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 North Dakota. 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 North Dakota.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of North Dakota 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 Sioux County, ND is $38,939. In 2019, the tract with the highest median household income in Sioux County, ND was Census Tract 9408 with a value of $41,688, followed by Census Tract 9409 and N/A, with respective values of $37,344 and N/A.

Males in North Dakota have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,005. The income inequality in North Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.43, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Sioux County, ND employs 1.26k people. The largest industries in Sioux County, ND are Educational Services (232 people), Public Administration (229 people), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (223 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($56,250), Public Administration ($45,607), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($33,500).

Wages

Median Household Income

$38,939

2019 value

± $3,927

−4.71%

1 Year Growth

± 13.8%

Households in Sioux County, ND have a median annual income of $38,939, 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 $40,862 in 2018, which represents a −4.71% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Sioux County, ND 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 North Dakota.

$65,092

Average Male Salary in North Dakota

± $3,239

$47,005

Average Female Salary in North Dakota

± $2,548

In 2019, full-time male employees in North Dakota made 1.38 times more than female employees.

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in North Dakota

White
$50,652 ± $2,077
American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$44,913 ± $25,375
American Indian
$40,584 ± $9,716

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of North Dakota workers was White. These workers were paid 1.13 times more than American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in North Dakota.

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

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Sioux County, ND is from North Dakota.

0.43

2019 Wage GINI in North Dakota

0.429

2018 Wage GINI in North Dakota

In 2019, the income inequality in North Dakota was 0.43 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.262% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Dakota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Dakota 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 9408
Census Tract 9409
N/A

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Sioux County, ND was Census Tract 9408 with a value of $41,688, followed by Census Tract 9409 and N/A, with respective values of $37,344 and N/A.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 6 - 11

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

38.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sioux County, ND (1.64k out of 4.29k 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 < 5 and then Males < 5.

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

Native American
1,540 ± 102
White
52 ± 33
Two Or More
46 ± 53

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sioux County, ND is Native American, followed by White and Two Or More.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

1.26k

2019 Value

± 108

−6.12%

1 Year decline

± 12.6%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Sioux County, ND declined at a rate of −6.12%, from 1.34k employees to 1.26k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sioux County, ND, are Management Occupations (240 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (131 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (100 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sioux County, ND.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Sioux County, ND, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (240 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (131 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (100 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Sioux County, ND has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (4.28 times higher than expected), Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (4.2 times), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (2.67 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Sioux County, ND, by median earnings, are Business & Financial Operations Occupations ($64,091), Health Technologists & Technicians ($50,179), and Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Occupations ($49,167).

Industries

Employment by Industries

1.26k

2019 Value

± 108

−6.12%

1 Year decline

± 12.6%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Sioux County, ND declined at a rate of −6.12%, from 1.34k employees to 1.26k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sioux County, ND, are Educational Services (232 people), Public Administration (229 people), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (223 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sioux County, ND, though some of these residents may live in Sioux County, ND and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Sioux County, ND, by number of employees, are Educational Services (232 people), Public Administration (229 people), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (223 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Sioux County, ND has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (10.2 times higher than expected), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (8.01 times), and Public Administration (3.94 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Sioux County, ND, by median earnings, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($56,250), Public Administration ($45,607), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($33,500).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound North Dakota product (by dollars) was Crude petroleum with $119B, followed by Other ag prods. ($12.8B) and Cereal grains ($11.5B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Dakota.

$211B

2018 Value in North Dakota

$240B

Projected 2045 Value in North Dakota

13.8% growth

In 2018, total outbound North Dakota trade was $211B. This is expected to increase 13.8% to $240B by 2045.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$48.8B
Texas
$23.3B
Minnesota
$20.3B

In 2018, the top outbound North Dakota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $48.8B, followed by Texas with $23.3B and Minnesota and $20.3B.

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

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Sioux County, ND went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 61.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (21.1%), followed by Other (17.4%). The most partisan county was Burke County, ND with 85.1% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing the state of North Dakota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Sioux County, ND is currently represented by Kelly Armstrong 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 (61.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (21.1%)
Republican Party
Other (17.4%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in North Dakota went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 61.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (21.1%), followed by Other (17.4%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Dakota 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 North Dakota.

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 Sioux County, ND

61.5% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in North Dakota

Burke County, ND
85.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Emmons County, ND
84.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Slope County, ND
84.2% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in North Dakota was Burke County, ND with 85.1% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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

US Senators from North Dakota

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

John Hoeven

Senator from North Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Kevin Cramer

Senator from North Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing North Dakota.

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

US Representatives from Sioux County, ND

Kelly Armstrong

North Dakota at-large Representative

Republican Party

Sioux County, ND is currently represented by Kelly Armstrong (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Sioux County, ND have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Sioux County, ND awarded 71 degrees. The student population of Sioux County, ND is skewed towards women, with 91 male students and 194 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sioux County, ND are American Indian or Alaska Native (61 and 85.9%), followed by White (10 and 14.1%), Asian (0 and 0%), and Black or African American (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Sioux County, ND by number of degrees awarded are Sitting Bull College (71 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Sioux County, ND are Welding Engineering Technology (9 and 12.7%), Educational Statistics & Research Methods (8 and 11.3%), and Environmental Studies (7 and 9.86%).

The median tuition cost in Sioux County, ND for a public four year colleges is $3,600 for in-state students and $3,600 for out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
4 degree-majorss awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
4 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
4 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Sioux County, ND was Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration with 4 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Sitting Bull College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

71 degrees awarded

$3,600

Median In-State Public

In 2019, the Sioux County, ND institution with the largest number of graduating students was Sitting Bull College with 71 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 23 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sioux County, ND, which is 0.479 times less than the 48 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Sioux County, ND by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaska Native
61 degrees awarded
White
10 degrees awarded
Asian
0 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Sioux County, ND was American Indian or Alaska Native students. These 61 degrees mean that there were 6.1 times more degrees awarded to American Indian or Alaska Native students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 10 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Sioux County, ND was $83,800 in 2019, which is 0.348 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $83,000 to $83,800, a 0.964% increase. The homeownership rate in Sioux County, ND is 43.4%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Sioux County, ND have an average commute time of 17.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sioux County, ND is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$83,800

2019 Median

± $12,245

$83,000

2018 Median

± $12,884

In 2019, the median property value in Sioux County, ND grew to to $83,800 from the previous year's value of $83,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Sioux County, ND 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 Sioux County, ND the largest share of households have a property value in the < $10k range.

Household Income

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

$38,939

Median Household Income

± $3,927

1.11k

Number of Households

± 92

In 2019, the median household income of the 1.11k households in Sioux County, ND declined from $38,939 from the previous year's value of $40,862.

The following chart displays the households in Sioux County, ND 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

None

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Sioux County, ND distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sioux County, ND the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

Rent vs Own

43.4%

2019 Homeownership

45.2%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 43.4% of the housing units in Sioux County, ND were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 45.2%.

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

Commute Time

17.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sioux County, ND have a shorter commute time (17.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 0.783% of the workforce in Sioux County, ND have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (69%)
Carpooled (14%)
Walked (7.96%)

In 2019, 69% of workers in Sioux County, ND drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14%) and those who walked to work (7.96%).

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

Health

68.4% of the population of Sioux County, ND has health coverage, with 23.6% on employee plans, 29% on Medicaid, 6.26% on Medicare, 8.27% on non-group plans, and 1.41% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in North Dakota was $9,851 in 2014. This is a 4.97% increase from the previous year ($9,385).

Comparing across all counties in the state, Sioux County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (24.1%). Additionally, Rolette County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (45.5%)

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 North Dakota.

$9,851

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in North Dakota

$4,410

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,413

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,461

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in North Dakota (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.97%, from $9,385 to $9,851.

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

Health Care Coverage

31.6%

Uninsured

23.6%

Employer Coverage

29%

Medicaid

6.26%

Medicare

8.27%

Non-Group

1.41%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sioux County, ND declined by 0.64% from 31.8% to 31.6%.

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