South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX

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2021 Population
121,992
4.35% 1-year decline
US Senator
John Cornyn
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Cruz
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
35.7
0.847% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
16.8%
2.32% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$51,122
6.5% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$84,800
4.05% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
47,537
3.11% 1-year decline

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In 2021, South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX had a population of 122k people with a median age of 35.7 and a median household income of $51,122. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX declined from 127,535 to 121,992, a −4.35% decrease and its median household income grew from $48,000 to $51,122, a 6.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX are White (Hispanic) (38.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (38.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (11.1%), Other (Hispanic) (6.05%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.16%).

39% of the households in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) 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.

91.8% of the residents in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX are South Plains College (1,581 degrees awarded in 2021) and Wayland Baptist University (1,321 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX was $84,800, and the homeownership rate was 69%.

Most people in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.6 minutes. The average car ownership in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.

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South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX is home to a population of 122k people, from which 91.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 11.2% of South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (13.6k people).

In 2021, there were 1.01 times more White (Hispanic) residents (47.2k people) in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 46.7k White (Non-Hispanic) and 13.5k Two+ (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 Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX are Spanish (42,611 households), German (984 households), and Arabic (131 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
58,862
Women
48.3%
63,082
Men
51.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 121,944 inhabitants, with 51.7% men, and 48.3% women.

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Citizenship

91.8%
2021 Citizenship
91.9%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 91.8% of South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) 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 Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX was 91.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX
  1. White (Hispanic)
    47.2k ± 1.55k
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    46.7k ± 487
  3. Two+ (Hispanic)
    13.5k ± 1.37k
56.2%
Hispanic Population
68.6k people

In 2021, there were 1.01 times more White (Hispanic) residents (47.2k people) in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 46.7k White (Non-Hispanic) and 13.5k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

56.2% of the people in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX are hispanic (68.6k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    11,635 ± 2,519 people
  2. Honduras
    361 ± 466 people
  3. Guatemala
    275 ± 407 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX was Mexico, the natal country of 11,635 South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX residents, followed by Honduras with 361 and Guatemala with 275.

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Foreign-Born Population

11.2%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
13.6k people
11%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
14k people

As of 2021, 11.2% of South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX residents (13.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX was 11%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    42,611 households (37.4%)
  2. German
    984 households (0.864%)
  3. Arabic
    131 households (0.115%)

39% of the households in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) 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 Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX was Spanish. 37.4% of the households in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,225 ± 176
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    940 ± 199
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    883 ± 162

South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.3 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX employs 47.5k people. The largest industries in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX are Elementary & secondary schools (4,511 people), Construction (3,479 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,913 people), and the highest paying industries are Petroleum refining ($114,845), Offices of physicians ($94,996), and Automotive repair & maintenance ($94,377).

Males in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.51 times higher than the average income of females, which is $38,303. The income inequality in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.437, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
21,384
Women
43.6%
27,680
Men
56.4%

The workforce of South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX in 2020 was 49,064 people, with 43.6% woman, and 56.4% men.

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Occupations

47.5k
2021 Value
−3.11%
1 Year decline
± −3.11%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX declined at a rate of −3.11%, from 49.1k employees to 47.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX, are Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (2,553 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,955 people), and Janitors & building cleaners (1,568 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

47.5k
2021 Value
−3.11%
1 Year decline
± −3.11%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX declined at a rate of −3.11%, from 49.1k employees to 47.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,511 people), Construction (3,479 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,913 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX, though some of these residents may live in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$41,220
Median earning men ± $1,934
$26,632
Median earning women ± $1,135

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($54,638), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,640), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,545).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($39,327), Public Administration ($38,058), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($36,755).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

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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
  1. $255B
  2. $212B
  3. $180B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $255B, followed by Gasoline ($212B) and Fuel oils ($180B).

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.26T
2020 Value in Texas
$4.54T
Projected 2050 Value in Texas
101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 101% to $4.54T by 2050.

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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
  1. $77.7B
  2. $68.4B
  3. $58.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $77.7B, followed by California with $68.4B and Michigan and $58.4B.

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

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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.

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn
Senator from Texas2
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 Texas1
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.

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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.

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In 2021, universities in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX awarded 2,902 degrees. The student population of South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5,176 male students and 7,262 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX are Hispanic or Latino (1,159 and 40.5%), followed by White (1,119 and 39.1%), Black or African American (366 and 12.8%), and Asian (61 and 2.13%).

The largest universities in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX by number of degrees awarded are South Plains College (1,581 and 54.5%) and Wayland Baptist University (1,321 and 45.5%).

The most popular majors in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX are General Business Administration & Management (591 and 20.4%), General Studies (423 and 14.6%), and Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (275 and 9.48%).

The median tuition cost in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX for private four year colleges is $20,588.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 38.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 12,438 (41.6% men and 58.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 12,438 students enrolled in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX, 41.6% men and 58.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 5,734 records, of which 61.9% were women and 38.1% men.

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Concentrations

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 90 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 1,581 degrees awarded
  2. 1,321 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was South Plains College with 1,581 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,326 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX, which is 0.841 times less than the 1,576 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 1,159 degrees mean that there were 1.04 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 1,119 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($20,588) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,564) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,160) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 2.05% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.72% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (28.8k), Some college (20.8k), and Primary Education (20.6k).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX was $84,800 in 2021, which is 0.346 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $81,500 to $84,800, a 4.05% increase. The homeownership rate in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX is 69%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 20.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX is $51,122. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) 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.

Property

$84,800
Median Property Value 2021
±$2,927
$29,042
Median Property Taxes
±$1,043

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 Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

69%
Homeownership
2021
64.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 69% of the housing units in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.8%.

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Income by Location

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In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) 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.

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Household Income

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$51,122
Median Household Income
± $1,663
42.1k
Number of Households
± 1,352

In 2021, the median household income of the 42.1k households in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX grew to $51,122 from the previous year's value of $48,000.

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Wage Distribution

0.437
2021 Wage GINI in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX
0.436
2020 Wage GINI in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX

In 2021, the income inequality in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.255% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (80.1%)
  2. Carpooled (12.5%)
  3. Worked At Home (3.09%)

In 2021, 80.1% of workers in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.5%) and those who worked at home (3.09%).

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Commute Time

20.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX have a shorter commute time (20.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.06% of the workforce in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) 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 Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

16.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX (19.5k out of 116k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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.

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78.1% of the population of South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 37.6% on employee plans, 17.7% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 10.5% on non-group plans, and 1% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1629 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.792% decrease from the previous year (1642 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1660 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 759 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,629 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Texas

Primary care physicians in Texas see an average of 1,629 patients per year. This represents a 0.792% decrease from the previous year (1,642 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.3% under 18 years, 20.5% between 18 and 34 years, 35.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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Uninsured People

21.9%
Uninsured
37.6%
Employer Coverage
17.7%
Medicaid
11.2%
Medicare
10.5%
Non-Group
1%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX declined by 0.137% from 22% to 21.9%.

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