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

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Population

192,533

0.0504% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

Median Age

40.5

Poverty Rate

15.8%

Median Household Income

$45,012

3.63% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$78,400

5.52% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

67,033

1.28% 1-year decline

About

In 2018, West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX had a population of 193k people with a median age of 40.5 and a median household income of $45,012. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX grew from 192,436 to 192,533, a 0.0504% increase and its median household income grew from $43,436 to $45,012, a 3.63% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.1%), White (Hispanic) (21%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.52%), Other (Hispanic) (3.54%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.58%). 16.4% of the people in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX speak a non-English language, and 96.7% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX are Cisco College (627 degrees awarded in 2017), Western Texas College (366 degrees), and Ranger College (321 degrees).

The median property value in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX is $78,400, and the homeownership rate is 74.9%. Most people in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 18.9 minutes. The average car ownership in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX is 2 cars per household.

West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX borders 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, Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX, and South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX.

United States Texas

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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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.

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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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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.

Diversity

West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX is home to a population of 193k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2018, 4.92% of West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (9.48k people).

In 2018, there were 3.19 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (129k people) in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 40.5k White (Hispanic) and 8.7k 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 (28,139 speakers), German (305 speakers), and French (Incl. Cajun) (166 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

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

White (Non-Hispanic)
129k ± 371
White (Hispanic)
40.5k ± 884
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.7k ± 469

25.9%

Hispanic Population

49.8k people

25.9% of the people in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX are hispanic (49.8k 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
28,139 speakers (15.5%)
German
305 speakers (0.168%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
166 speakers (0.0914%)

16.4% 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 21.9%. In 2018, the most common non-English language spoken in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX was Spanish. 15.5% of the overall population of West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX are native Spanish speakers. 0.168% speak German and 0.0914% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.92%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

9.48k people

4.88%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

9.45k people

As of 2018, 4.92% of West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX residents (9.48k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX was 4.88%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

± 2.2

In 2018, the median age of all people in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX was 40.5. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 40, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX are getting getting younger. In 2017, the average age of all West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX residents was 41.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
7,419 ± 2,073 people
El Salvador
217 ± 361 people
Philippines
127 ± 277 people

In 2017, 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 7,419 West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX residents, followed by El Salvador with 217 and Philippines with 127.

Citizenship

96.7%

2018 Citizenship

96.4%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 96.7% of West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX was 96.4%, 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
4,418 ± 340
Gulf War (1990s)
1,820 ± 235
Gulf War (2001-)
1,799 ± 318

West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.43 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX is $45,012. In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX was Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX with a value of $139,923, followed by Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX and Frisco City (East) & Prosper Town PUMA, TX, with respective values of $139,852 and $125,562.

Males in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.49 times higher than the average income of females, which is $34,766. The income inequality in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.436, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX employs 67k people. The largest industries in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX are Elementary & secondary schools (6,654 people), Support activities for mining (4,185 people), and Construction (4,106 people), and the highest paying industries are Computer Systems Design ($162,474), Miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers ($126,221), and Other administrative & other support services ($112,968).

Wages

Median Household Income

$45,012

2018 value

± $1,015

3.63%

1 Year Growth

± 2.91%

Households in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX have a median annual income of $45,012, 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 $43,436 in 2017, which represents a 3.63% 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

$51,883

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

± $6,615

$34,766

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

± $4,929

In 2017, full-time male employees in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX made 1.49 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
$46,592 ± $148,536
American Indian
$45,295 ± $244,545
White
$40,791 ± $4,417

In 2017 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 1.03 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

0.436

2017 Wage GINI in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX

0.431

2016 Wage GINI in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX

In 2017, the income inequality in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX was 0.436 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.12% growth from 2016 to 2017, 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 0.479. 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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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX was Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX with a value of $139,923, followed by Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX and Frisco City (East) & Prosper Town PUMA, TX, with respective values of $139,852 and $125,562.

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 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

15.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX (27.8k out of 176k 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 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 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
24,435 ± 991
Hispanic
9,873 ± 698
Black
1,364 ± 265

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

67k

2017 Value

-1.28%

1 Year decline

± -1.28%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX declined at a rate of -1.28%, from 67.9k employees to 67k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,528 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (2,523 people), and Secretaries & administrative assistants (2,160 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 Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,528 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (2,523 people), and Secretaries & administrative assistants (2,160 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 (29.7 times higher than expected), Pumping station operators (26.8 times), and Miscellaneous extraction workers, including roof bolters & helpers (23.4 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 & surgeons ($321,286), Pharmacists ($114,723), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives ($107,719).

Industries

Employment by Industries

67k

2017 Value

-1.28%

1 Year decline

± -1.28%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX declined at a rate of -1.28%, from 67.9k employees to 67k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX, are Elementary & secondary schools (6,654 people), Support activities for mining (4,185 people), and Construction (4,106 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 (6,654 people), Support activities for mining (4,185 people), and Construction (4,106 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 (49.2 times higher than expected), Support activities for mining (18.1 times), and Nonferrous metal (except aluminum) production & processing (14.4 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX, by average salary, are Computer Systems Design ($162,474), Miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers ($126,221), and Other administrative & other support services ($112,968).

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

Fuel oils
$282B
Gasoline
$216B
Mixed freight
$159B

In 2015, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Fuel oils with $282B, followed by Gasoline ($216B) and Mixed freight ($159B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$1.97T

2015 Value in Texas

$2.8T

Projected 2045 Value in Texas

42.1% growth

In 2015, total outbound Texas trade was $1.97T. This is expected to increase 42.1% to $2.8T 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
$85.7B
Oklahoma
$53.4B
California
$34.5B

In 2015, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $85.7B, followed by Oklahoma with $53.4B and California and $34.5B.

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

Education

In 2017, universities in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX awarded 1,558 degrees. The student population of West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX is skewed towards women, with 4,086 male students and 4,927 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX are White (923 and 60.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (405 and 26.5%), Black or African American (104 and 6.8%), and Two or More Races (45 and 2.94%).

The largest universities in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX by number of degrees awarded are Cisco College (627 and 40.2%), Western Texas College (366 and 23.5%), and Ranger College (321 and 20.6%).

The most popular majors in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX are General Studies (391 and 25.1%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (109 and 7%), and Welding Technology (103 and 6.61%).

The median tuition costs in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX are $25,290 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

General Studies
387 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
66 degree-majorss awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
62 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX was General Studies with 387 degree-majorss 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
627 degrees awarded
Western Texas College
366 degrees awarded
Ranger College
321 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$25,290

Median Private

In 2017, the West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX institution with the largest number of graduating students was Cisco College with 627 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

755

Degrees Awarded to Men

803

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 755 men were awarded degrees from institutions in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX, which is 0.94 times less than the 803 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
923 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
405 degrees awarded
Black or African American
104 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX were to White students. These 923 degrees mean that there were 2.28 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 405 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX was $78,400 in 2018, which is 0.341 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $74,300 to $78,400, a 5.52% increase. The homeownership rate in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX is 74.9%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 18.9 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. 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

$78,400

2018 Median

± $1,947

$74,300

2017 Median

± $1,912

In 2018, the median property value in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX grew to to $78,400 from the previous year's value of $74,300.

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 N/A range.

Household Income

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

$45,012

Median Household Income

± $1,015

68.9k

Number of Households

± 1,476

In 2018, the median household income of the 68.9k households in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX grew to $45,012 from the previous year's value of $43,436.

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

74.9%

2018 Homeownership

74.7%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 74.9% 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 74.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. 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

18.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX have a shorter commute time (18.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 2.3% 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 Method of Travel

Drove Alone
83%
Carpooled
11%
Worked At Home
2.67%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX was Drove Alone (83%), followed by those who Carpooled (11%) and those who Worked At Home (2.67%).

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 3 cars.

Health

83.7% of the population of West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 38.1% on employee plans, 15.2% on Medicaid, 14.9% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 1.78% 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 1670 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.12% decrease from the previous year (1672 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1790 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1012 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Cass County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.5%). Additionally, Angelina County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,670 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Texas

Primary care physicians in Texas see an average of 1,670 patients per year. This represents a 0.12% decrease from the previous year (1,672 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

16.3%

Uninsured

38.1%

Employer Coverage

15.2%

Medicaid

14.9%

Medicare

13.8%

Non-Group

1.78%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX declined by 12.6% from 18.6% to 16.3%.

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.