West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX

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2019 Population

192,096

0.227% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

40.6

0.247% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

14.4%

8.89% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$47,124

4.69% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$82,400

5.1% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

69,006

2.02% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX had a population of 192k people with a median age of 40.6 and a median household income of $47,124. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX declined from 192,533 to 192,096, a −0.227% decrease and its median household income grew from $45,012 to $47,124, a 4.69% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (66.8%), White (Hispanic) (21.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.43%), Other (Hispanic) (3.6%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.71%). 16.9% of the households in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

97% of the residents in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX are Cisco College (722 degrees awarded in 2019), Ranger College (394 degrees), and Western Texas College (364 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX was $82,400, and the homeownership rate was 75.4%. Most people in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.5 minutes. The average car ownership in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.

West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX borders South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX, North Texas Regional Planning Commission (Outside Wichita County) & Wise County PUMA, TX, Hood, Erath, Palo Pinto & Somervell Counties PUMA, TX, Taylor CountyAbilene City PUMA, TX, Concho Valley COG & Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission (East) PUMA, TX, Tom Green CountySan Angelo City PUMA, TX, and Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX.

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Diversity

West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX is home to a population of 192k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2019, 4.87% of West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (9.36k people).

In 2019, there were 3.15 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (128k people) in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 40.8k White (Hispanic) and 8.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX are Spanish (29,025 speakers), German (272 speakers), and French (Incl. Cajun) (175 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
128k ± 408
White (Hispanic)
40.8k ± 797
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.5k ± 526

26.2%

Hispanic Population

50.3k people

26.2% of the people in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX are hispanic (50.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
29,025 speakers (16%)
German
272 speakers (0.15%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
175 speakers (0.0965%)

16.9% of West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX was Spanish. 16% of the overall population of West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX are native Spanish speakers. 0.15% speak German and 0.0965% speak French (Incl. Cajun), the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.87%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

9.36k people

4.92%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

9.48k people

As of 2019, 4.87% of West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX residents (9.36k 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 West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX was 4.92%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.4

In 2019, the median age of all people in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX was 40.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 40, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 45. But people in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX residents was 41.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
6,942 ± 2,008 people
China
180 ± 329 people
India
143 ± 293 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX was Mexico, the natal country of 6,942 West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX residents, followed by China with 180 and India with 143.

Citizenship

97%

2019 Citizenship

96.7%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 97% of West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,474 ± 315
Gulf War (2001-)
1,778 ± 292
Gulf War (1990s)
1,712 ± 236

West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.52 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Texas. 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 Texas, 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 Texas.

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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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

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 Texas. 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 Texas.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Texas 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 West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX is $47,124. In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $145,445, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Grapevine, Southlake & Colleyville Cities PUMA, TX, with respective values of $134,211 and $128,192.

Males in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.48 times higher than the average income of females, which is $37,244. The income inequality in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.444, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX employs 69k people. The largest industries in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX are Elementary & secondary schools (6,610 people), Construction (4,823 people), and Support activities for mining (3,580 people), and the highest paying industries are Advertising, public relations & related services ($291,264), Public finance activities ($189,010), and Other administrative & other support services ($149,565).

Wages

Median Household Income

$47,124

2019 value

± $1,206

4.69%

1 Year Growth

± 3.26%

Households in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX have a median annual income of $47,124, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $45,012 in 2018, which represents a 4.69% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$55,142

Average Male Salary in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX

± $7,402

$37,244

Average Female Salary in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX

± $4,742

In 2019, full-time male employees in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX made 1.48 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX

American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$49,006 ± $137,407
American Indian
$47,241 ± $164,715
White
$43,204 ± $4,620

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX workers was American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races. These workers were paid 1.04 times more than American Indian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.444

2019 Wage GINI in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX

0.442

2018 Wage GINI in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX

In 2019, the income inequality in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX was 0.444 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.418% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $145,445, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Grapevine, Southlake & Colleyville Cities PUMA, TX, with respective values of $134,211 and $128,192.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

14.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX (25.3k out of 176k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

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
22,411 ± 945
Hispanic
8,438 ± 595
Black
1,183 ± 269

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

69k

2019 Value

2.02%

1 Year growth

± 2.02%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX grew at a rate of 2.02%, from 67.6k employees to 69k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,555 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,308 people), and Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (2,040 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX, by number of employees, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,555 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,308 people), and Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (2,040 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX has an unusually high number of residents working as Derrick, rotary drill, & service unit operators, & roustabouts, oil, gas, & mining (35.3 times higher than expected), Pumping station operators (28.1 times), and Miscellaneous extraction workers, including roof bolters & helpers (19.3 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX, by average salary, are Physicians ($430,790), Property appraisers and assessors ($313,376), and Directors, religious activities & education ($150,871).

Industries

Employment by Industries

69k

2019 Value

2.02%

1 Year growth

± 2.02%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX grew at a rate of 2.02%, from 67.6k employees to 69k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX, are Elementary & secondary schools (6,610 people), Construction (4,823 people), and Support activities for mining (3,580 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX, though some of these residents may live in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX, by number of employees, are Elementary & secondary schools (6,610 people), Construction (4,823 people), and Support activities for mining (3,580 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX has an unusually high number of Pottery, ceramics, & plumbing fixture manufacturing (72.7 times higher than expected), Nonferrous metal (except aluminum) production & processing (19.2 times), and Support activities for mining (17.4 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX, by average salary, are Advertising, public relations & related services ($291,264), Public finance activities ($189,010), and Other administrative & other support services ($149,565).

Domestic Trade

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

In 2018, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Fuel oils with $358B, followed by Crude petroleum ($332B) and Gasoline ($284B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Texas.

$2.8T

2018 Value in Texas

$5.07T

Projected 2045 Value in Texas

81.2% growth

In 2018, total outbound Texas trade was $2.8T. This is expected to increase 81.2% to $5.07T by 2045.

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

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

Louisiana
$97.6B
Michigan
$67.7B
California
$60.2B

In 2018, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $97.6B, followed by Michigan with $67.7B and California and $60.2B.

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

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (43.2%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.16%). The most partisan county was Roberts County, TX with 94.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 36 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 West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

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

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.2%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (43.2%)
Democratic Party
Gary Johnson (3.16%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (43.2%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.16%).

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

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

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Texas

52.2% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Texas

Roberts County, TX
94.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
King County, TX
93.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Motley County, TX
92% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Texas was Roberts County, TX with 94.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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

US Senators from Texas

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

John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002

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 Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 36 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 2019, universities in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX awarded 1,719 degrees. The student population of West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX is skewed towards women, with 3,872 male students and 4,923 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX are White (965 and 57.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (486 and 29.1%), Black or African American (128 and 7.66%), and Two or More Races (37 and 2.22%).

The largest universities in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX by number of degrees awarded are Cisco College (722 and 42%), Ranger College (394 and 22.9%), and Western Texas College (364 and 21.2%).

The most popular majors in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX are General Studies (583 and 33.9%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (143 and 8.32%), and Welding Technology (122 and 7.1%).

The median tuition cost in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX for private four year colleges is $25,998.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
581 degree-majorss awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
112 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
96 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX was General Studies with 581 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Cisco College
722 degrees awarded
Ranger College
394 degrees awarded
Western Texas College
364 degrees awarded

$25,998

Median Private

In 2019, the West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX institution with the largest number of graduating students was Cisco College with 722 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

811

Degrees Awarded to Men

908

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 811 men were awarded degrees from institutions in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX, which is 0.893 times less than the 908 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
965 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
486 degrees awarded
Black or African American
128 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX was White students. These 965 degrees mean that there were 1.99 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 486 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX was $82,400 in 2019, which is 0.343 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $78,400 to $82,400, a 5.1% increase. The homeownership rate in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX is 75.4%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 19.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$82,400

2019 Median

± $1,982

$78,400

2018 Median

± $1,947

In 2019, the median property value in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX grew to to $82,400 from the previous year's value of $78,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX 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 West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

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

$47,124

Median Household Income

± $1,206

69.7k

Number of Households

± 1,584

In 2019, the median household income of the 69.7k households in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX grew to $47,124 from the previous year's value of $45,012.

The following chart displays the households in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) 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 $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

75.4%

2019 Homeownership

74.9%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 75.4% of the housing units in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

19.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX have a shorter commute time (19.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.76% of the workforce in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (82.4%)
Carpooled (11%)
Worked At Home (3.06%)

In 2019, 82.4% of workers in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11%) and those who worked at home (3.06%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor 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 West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

83.3% of the population of West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 38.1% on employee plans, 14.6% on Medicaid, 14.8% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 1.75% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Texas was $6,998 in 2014. This is a 5.06% increase from the previous year ($6,661).

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1642 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1642 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1677 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 827 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Trinity County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (23.2%). Additionally, Burleson County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (46.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

1,642 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Texas

Primary care physicians in Texas see an average of 1,642 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,642 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Texas 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 Texas.

$6,998

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Texas

$4,696

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,273

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,895

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Texas (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.06%, from $6,661 to $6,998.

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

Health Care Coverage

16.7%

Uninsured

38.1%

Employer Coverage

14.6%

Medicaid

14.8%

Medicare

14%

Non-Group

1.75%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX grew by 2.59% from 16.3% to 16.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.