South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX

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2021 Population

146,576

0.342% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

34.8

0.578% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

7.25%

5.2% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$112,347

4.17% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$610,700

4.64% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

90,822

0.49% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX had a population of 147k people with a median age of 34.8 and a median household income of $112,347. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX grew from 146,077 to 146,576, a 0.342% increase and its median household income grew from $107,853 to $112,347, a 4.17% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (61.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (12.4%), White (Hispanic) (8.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.89%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.2%).

24.7% of the households in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 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.

91.2% of the residents in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Houston City (West Central)--South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX are Houston Community College (225423) (6,693 degrees awarded in 2021), University of St Thomas (227863) (1,024 degrees), and Vet Tech Institute of Houston (129 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX was $610,700, and the homeownership rate was 42.9%.

Most people in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.1 minutes. The average car ownership in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.

South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX borders North of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX, East of I-45 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX, South of US-59, West of I-45 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX, Between Loop I-610 & Beltway TX-8 PUMA, TX (79500US4804612), Between Loop I-610 & Beltway TX-8 PUMA, TX (79500US4804613), Westpark Tollway, Between Loop I-610 & Beltway TX-8 PUMA, TX, and Between Loop I-610 & Beltway TX-8 PUMA, TX (79500US4804615).

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Population & Diversity

South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX is home to a population of 147k people, from which 91.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 18.8% of South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (27.5k people).

In 2021, there were 4.98 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (90.4k people) in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.1k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 12.6k 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 South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX are Spanish (13,509 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (3,648 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (1,687 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

72,200

Women

49.3%

74,368

Men

50.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 146,568 inhabitants, with 50.7% men, and 49.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

91.2%

2021 Citizenship

90.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 91.2% of South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX was 90.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
90.4k ± 3.29k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
18.1k ± 1.52k
White (Hispanic)
12.6k ± 1.26k

14.9%

Hispanic Population

21.8k people

14.9% of the people in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX are hispanic (21.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
2,687 ± 1,261 people
Mexico
2,502 ± 1,218 people
China
2,251 ± 1,156 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX was India, the natal country of 2,687 South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX residents, followed by Mexico with 2,502 and China with 2,251.

Foreign-Born Population

18.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

27.5k people

18.7%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

27.3k people

As of 2021, 18.8% of South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX residents (27.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX was 18.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
13,509 households (9.69%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
3,648 households (2.62%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
1,687 households (1.21%)

24.7% of the households in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX was Spanish. 9.69% of the households in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 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
1,511 ± 350
Gulf War (2001-)
1,252 ± 327
Gulf War (1990s)
647 ± 195

South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.21 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX employs 90.8k people. The largest industries in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,771 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,774 people), and Legal services (4,150 people), and the highest paying industries are Miscellaneous fabricated metal products manufacturing ($298,066), Data processing, hosting & related services ($280,761), and Oil & gas extraction ($234,090).

Males in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.45 times higher than the average income of females, which is $100,080. The income inequality in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

40,824

Women

45.2%

49,555

Men

54.8%

The workforce of South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX in 2020 was 90,379 people, with 45.2% woman, and 54.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX.

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Occupations

90.8k

2021 Value

0.49%

1 Year growth

± 0.49%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX grew at a rate of 0.49%, from 90.4k employees to 90.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX, are Other managers (3,799 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (3,785 people), and Accountants & auditors (3,658 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 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

90.8k

2021 Value

0.49%

1 Year growth

± 0.49%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX grew at a rate of 0.49%, from 90.4k employees to 90.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,771 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,774 people), and Legal services (4,150 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX, though some of these residents may live in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$94,667

Median earning men ± $3,630

$65,513

Median earning women ± $2,243

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($161,883), Manufacturing ($121,141), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($106,137).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($123,000), Manufacturing ($95,906), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($77,105).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

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 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.12%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator 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 Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 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 2021, universities in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX awarded 7,937 degrees. The student population of South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 20,082 male students and 31,181 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX are Hispanic or Latino (2,855 and 42%), followed by Black or African American (1,870 and 27.5%), White (1,056 and 15.5%), and Asian (706 and 10.4%).

The largest universities in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX by number of degrees awarded are Houston Community College (225423) (6,693 and 84.3%), University of St Thomas (227863) (1,024 and 12.9%), and Vet Tech Institute of Houston (129 and 1.63%).

The most popular majors in Houston City (West Central)--South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX are General Studies (2,337 and 29.4%), General Business Administration & Management (1,014 and 12.8%), and General Biological Sciences (595 and 7.5%).

The median tuition cost in Houston City (West Central)--South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX for private four year colleges is $30,800.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 97.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 40.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 51,263 (39.2% men and 60.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 51,263 students enrolled in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX, 39.2% men and 60.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 19,404 records, of which 61.4% were women and 38.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
2,293 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
864 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
549 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Houston City (West Central)--South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX was General Studies with 2,293 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Houston City (West Central)--South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Houston Community College (225423)
6,693 degrees awarded
University of St Thomas (227863)
1,024 degrees awarded
Vet Tech Institute of Houston
129 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Houston Community College (225423) with 6,693 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,691 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX, which is 0.513 times less than the 5,246 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 2,855 degrees mean that there were 1.53 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,870 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 ($30,800) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,440) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,250) 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 2021, 0.21% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.414% 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 South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (52k), Graduate Degree (45.8k), and Some college (14.3k).

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 South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX was $610,700 in 2021, which is 2.49 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $583,600 to $610,700, a 4.64% increase. The homeownership rate in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX is 42.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 22.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX is $112,347. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $145,244, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Frisco City (East) & Prosper Town PUMA, TX, with respective values of $138,393 and $128,526.

Housing

Property

$610,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$20,480

$32,791

Median Property Taxes

±$1,365

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 South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

42.9%

Homeownership

2021

61.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 42.9% of the housing units in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 43.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 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 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $145,244, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Frisco City (East) & Prosper Town PUMA, TX, with respective values of $138,393 and $128,526.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 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.

$112,347

Median Household Income

± $4,472

76.4k

Number of Households

± 2,471

In 2021, the median household income of the 76.4k households in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX grew to $112,347 from the previous year's value of $107,853.

The following chart displays the households in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.466

2021 Wage GINI in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX

0.47

2020 Wage GINI in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX

In 2021, the income inequality in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.877% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (73.5%)
Worked At Home (16.3%)
Carpooled (3.83%)

In 2021, 73.5% of workers in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.3%) and those who carpooled to work (3.83%).

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

22.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX have a shorter commute time (22.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.08% of the workforce in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 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 South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.25% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX (10.6k out of 146k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

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

94.7% of the population of South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 69.7% on employee plans, 2.53% on Medicaid, 9.32% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 0.412% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 14.6% under 18 years, 35.7% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.3%

Uninsured

69.7%

Employer Coverage

2.53%

Medicaid

9.32%

Medicare

12.7%

Non-Group

0.412%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX grew by 3.18% from 5.13% to 5.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in South of I-10 & Inside Loop I-610 PUMA, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.