Staunton, VA

Census Place

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Population

24,452

0.737% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

Median Age

42.5

Poverty Rate

13.7%

Median Household Income

$48,049

3.48% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$164,800

1.42% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

11,775

0.616% 1-year decline

About

In 2018, Staunton, VA had a population of 24.5k people with a median age of 42.5 and a median household income of $48,049. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Staunton, VA grew from 24,273 to 24,452, a 0.737% increase and its median household income grew from $46,435 to $48,049, a 3.48% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Staunton, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.72%), White (Hispanic) (2.31%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.43%). 0% of the households in Staunton, VA speak a non-English language at home as their primary language, and 97.5% of the residents in Staunton, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Staunton, VA are Mary Baldwin University (442 degrees awarded in 2019) and Staunton School of Cosmetology (14 degrees).

In 2018, the median property value in Staunton, VA was $164,800, and the homeownership rate was 56.8%. Most people in Staunton, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Staunton, VA was 2 cars per household.

United States Virginia Staunton city, VA Staunton-Waynesboro, VA Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission (Southwest) PUMA, VA

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Virginia, 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

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (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

-5.78%

Year-over-year decline

Employment change between November 2019 and November 2020

As of November 2020, there are 145M people employed in Virginia. This represents a -5.78% decrease in employment when compared to November 2019.

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

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Community Mobility

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

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Staunton city, VA went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 47.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.6%), followed by Other (7.01%). The most partisan county was Petersburg city, VA with 87.2% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 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 Staunton, VA. Showing the available data for Staunton city, VA.

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2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (47.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (45.6%)
Republican Party
Other (7.01%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 47.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.6%), followed by Other (7.01%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Staunton city, VA

47.4% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Virginia

Petersburg city, VA
87.2% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Bland County, VA
82% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Tazewell County, VA
81.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Virginia was Petersburg city, VA with 87.2% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

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

US Senators from Virginia

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

Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

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

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 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 Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

Staunton, VA is home to a population of 24.5k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2018, 3.94% of Staunton, VA residents were born outside of the country (964 people).

In 2018, there were 7.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (19.8k people) in Staunton, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.79k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 665 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Staunton, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
19.8k ± 43
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.79k ± 256
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
665 ± 261

2.98%

Hispanic Population

729 people

2.98% of the people in Staunton, VA are hispanic (729 people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.94%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

964 people

2.97%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

720 people

As of 2018, 3.94% of Staunton, VA residents (964 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Staunton, VA was 2.97%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.8

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 7.3

In 2018, the median age of all people in Staunton, VA was 42.5. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 43, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 42. But people in Staunton, VA are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Staunton, VA residents was 42.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
110,628 ± 8,112 people
India
90,134 ± 7,331 people
Mexico
55,497 ± 5,765 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 110,628 Virginia residents, followed by India with 90,134 and Mexico with 55,497.

Citizenship

97.5%

2018 Citizenship

98.4%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 97.5% of Staunton, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Staunton, VA was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
531 ± 131
Gulf War (2001-)
287 ± 150
Gulf War (1990s)
236 ± 134

Staunton, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.85 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Staunton, VA is $48,049. In 2018, the place with the highest Median Household Income in Staunton, VA was Census Tract 4 with a value of $54,375, followed by Census Tract 5 and Census Tract 6, with respective values of $53,250 and $51,875.

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,617. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.479, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Staunton, VA employs 11.8k people. The largest industries in Staunton, VA are Educational Services (1,835 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,729 people), and Retail Trade (1,491 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($62,135), Wholesale Trade ($53,300), and Public Administration ($46,563).

Wages

Median Household Income

$48,049

2018 value

± $2,289

3.48%

1 Year Growth

± 7.77%

Households in Staunton, VA have a median annual income of $48,049, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $46,435 in 2017, which represents a 3.48% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Staunton, VA 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 Virginia.

$78,421

Average Male Salary in Virginia

± $1,407

$58,617

Average Female Salary in Virginia

± $1,090

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

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

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Virginia

Asian
$72,838 ± $3,429
White
$64,618 ± $1,052
Two or More Races
$51,601 ± $4,191

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Virginia workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.13 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Virginia.

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

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Staunton, VA is from Virginia.

0.479

2019 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.479

2018 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2019, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.479 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.00766% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia 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 4
Census Tract 5
Census Tract 6

In 2018, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Staunton, VA was Census Tract 4 with a value of $54,375, followed by Census Tract 5 and Census Tract 6, with respective values of $53,250 and $51,875.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 35 - 44

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

13.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Staunton, VA (3.17k out of 23.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

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
2,762 ± 367
Black
337 ± 141
Hispanic
117 ± 110

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

11.8k

2018 Value

± 716

-0.616%

1 Year decline

± 8.64%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Staunton, VA declined at a rate of -0.616%, from 11.8k employees to 11.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Staunton, VA, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,433 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,179 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,129 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Staunton, VA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Staunton, VA, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,433 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,179 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,129 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Staunton, VA has an unusually high number of residents working as Community & Social Service Occupations (2.26 times higher than expected), Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (2.17 times), and Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (1.76 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Staunton, VA, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($74,167), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($67,188), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($63,785).

Industries

Employment by Industries

11.8k

2018 Value

± 716

-0.616%

1 Year decline

± 8.64%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Staunton, VA declined at a rate of -0.616%, from 11.8k employees to 11.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Staunton, VA, are Educational Services (1,835 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,729 people), and Retail Trade (1,491 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Staunton, VA, though some of these residents may live in Staunton, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Staunton, VA, by number of employees, are Educational Services (1,835 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,729 people), and Retail Trade (1,491 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Staunton, VA has an unusually high number of Educational Services (1.68 times higher than expected), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1.22 times), and Public Administration (1.21 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Staunton, VA, by median earnings, are Utilities ($62,135), Wholesale Trade ($53,300), and Public Administration ($46,563).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $35.1B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($31.5B) and Electronics ($30.5B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Virginia.

$307B

2018 Value in Virginia

$648B

Projected 2045 Value in Virginia

111% growth

In 2018, total outbound Virginia trade was $307B. This is expected to increase 111% to $648B by 2045.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2018, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Maryland with $21.8B, followed by North Carolina with $20B and Pennsylvania and $11.7B.

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

Education

In 2019, universities in Staunton, VA awarded 456 degrees. The student population of Staunton, VA is skewed towards women, with 369 male students and 1,643 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Staunton, VA are White (312 and 68.9%), followed by Black or African American (61 and 13.5%), Unknown (43 and 9.49%), and Asian (13 and 2.87%).

The largest universities in Staunton, VA by number of degrees awarded are Mary Baldwin University (442 and 96.9%) and Staunton School of Cosmetology (14 and 3.07%).

The most popular majors in Staunton, VA are General Business Administration & Management (38 and 8.33%), Occupational Therapy (37 and 8.11%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (36 and 7.89%).

The median tuition costs in Staunton, VA are $30,690 for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
36 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
25 degree-majorss awarded
Social Work
22 degree-majorss awarded

In 2018, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Staunton, VA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 36 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Staunton, VA according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Mary Baldwin University
442 degrees awarded
Staunton School of Cosmetology
14 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$30,690

Median Private

In 2019, the Staunton, VA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mary Baldwin University with 442 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

406

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 50 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Staunton, VA, which is 0.123 times less than the 406 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Staunton, VA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
312 degrees awarded
Black or African American
61 degrees awarded
Unknown
43 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Staunton, VA was White students. These 312 degrees mean that there were 5.11 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 61 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Staunton, VA was $164,800 in 2018, which is 0.717 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $162,500 to $164,800, a 1.42% increase. The homeownership rate in Staunton, VA is 56.8%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Staunton, VA have an average commute time of 19.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Staunton, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$164,800

2018 Median

± $5,684

$162,500

2017 Median

± $6,613

In 2018, the median property value in Staunton, VA grew to to $164,800 from the previous year's value of $162,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Staunton, VA 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 Staunton, VA the largest share of households have a property value in the $125k - $150k range.

Household Income

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

$48,049

Median Household Income

± $2,289

10.5k

Number of Households

± 653

In 2018, the median household income of the 10.5k households in Staunton, VA grew to $48,049 from the previous year's value of $46,435.

The following chart displays the households in Staunton, VA 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 Staunton, VA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Staunton, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

56.8%

2018 Homeownership

57.5%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 56.8% of the housing units in Staunton, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 57.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Staunton, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

19.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Staunton, VA have a shorter commute time (19.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 1.04% of the workforce in Staunton, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2018

Drove Alone (84.2%)
Carpooled (5.94%)
Worked At Home (3.8%)

In 2018, 84.2% of workers in Staunton, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (5.94%) and those who worked at home (3.8%).

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

Health

89.6% of the population of Staunton, VA has health coverage, with 47.5% on employee plans, 12.1% on Medicaid, 16.6% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.8% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Virginia was $7,556 in 2014. This is a 3.42% increase from the previous year ($7,306).

Primary care physicians in Staunton city, VA see 2492 patients per year on average, which represents a 21.9% increase from the previous year (2044 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1187 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 151 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Nottoway County and Bristol city have the highest prevalence of diabetes (22.5%). Additionally, King and Queen County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (48.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Staunton city, VA.

2,492 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Staunton city, VA

Primary care physicians in Staunton city, VA see an average of 2,492 patients per year. This represents a 21.9% increase from the previous year (2,044 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Staunton city, VA 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 Virginia.

$7,556

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Virginia

$4,218

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,361

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,677

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Virginia (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.42%, from $7,306 to $7,556.

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

Health Care Coverage

10.4%

Uninsured

47.5%

Employer Coverage

12.1%

Medicaid

16.6%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.8%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Staunton, VA grew by 4.48% from 9.92% to 10.4%.

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