West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA

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2020 Population

182,873

0.739% 1-year decline

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

46.5

0.649% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

17.5%

4.58% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$41,557

2.02% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$107,900

2.18% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

72,889

2.11% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA had a population of 183k people with a median age of 46.5 and a median household income of $41,557. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA declined from 184,234 to 182,873, a −0.739% decrease and its median household income grew from $40,734 to $41,557, a 2.02% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (64.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (27.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.55%), White (Hispanic) (2.22%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.05%).

4.91% of the households in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.6% of the residents in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA are Danville Community College (910 degrees awarded in 2020), Patrick Henry Community College (233019) (648 degrees), and Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs (449931) (261 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA was $107,900, and the homeownership rate was 67.6%.

Most people in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.9 minutes. The average car ownership in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA was 2 cars per household.

West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA borders Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC, Rockingham & Stokes Counties PUMA, NC, Granville, Person & Caswell Counties PUMA, NC, Mount Rogers Planning District Commission PUMA, VA, New River Valley Planning District Commission PUMA, VA, Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission (Outside Roanoke & Salem Cities) PUMA, VA, Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA, Campbell County & Lynchburg City PUMA, VA, and Southside Planning District Commission & Commonwealth Regional Council PUMA, VA.

Population & Diversity

West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA is home to a population of 183k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2020, 2.49% of West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA residents were born outside of the country (4.55k people).

In 2020, there were 2.37 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (119k people) in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 50k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.66k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA are Spanish (5,964 households), German (306 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (302 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

95,240

Women

52%

87,907

Men

48%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 183,147 inhabitants, with 48% men, and 52% women.

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

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Citizenship

98.6%

2020 Citizenship

98.6%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.6% of West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
119k ± 126
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
50k ± 654
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.66k ± 675

4.19%

Hispanic Population

7.67k people

4.19% of the people in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA are hispanic (7.67k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,577 ± 971 people
Honduras
491 ± 543 people
India
257 ± 393 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA was Mexico, the natal country of 1,577 West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA residents, followed by Honduras with 491 and India with 257.

Foreign-Born Population

2.49%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.55k people

2.49%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

4.59k people

As of 2020, 2.49% of West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA residents (4.55k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA was 2.49%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,964 households (3.43%)
German
306 households (0.176%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
302 households (0.174%)

4.91% of the households in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA was Spanish. 3.43% of the households in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,919 ± 402
Gulf War (2001-)
1,665 ± 292
Gulf War (1990s)
1,379 ± 221

West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.95 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA employs 72.9k people. The largest industries in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA are Elementary & secondary schools (5,390 people), Construction (4,655 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,897 people), and the highest paying industries are Computer Systems Design ($105,688), National security & international affairs ($104,928), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($102,300).

Males in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $38,404. The income inequality in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.413, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

37,480

Women

51.4%

35,409

Men

48.6%

The workforce of West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA in 2020 was 72,889 people, with 51.4% woman, and 48.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA.

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Occupations

72.9k

2020 Value

−2.11%

1 Year decline

± −2.11%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA declined at a rate of −2.11%, from 74.5k employees to 72.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA, are Miscellaneous production workers, including semiconductor processors (2,105 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,092 people), and Customer service representatives (1,855 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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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Industries

Employment by Industries

72.9k

2020 Value

−2.11%

1 Year decline

± −2.11%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA declined at a rate of −2.11%, from 74.5k employees to 72.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,390 people), Construction (4,655 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,897 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA, though some of these residents may live in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,184

Median earning men ± $1,203

$26,432

Median earning women ± $713

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($47,500), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,692), and Manufacturing ($41,735).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($35,212), Wholesale Trade ($33,630), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($32,011).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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 Virginia. 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 Virginia.

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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

Mixed freight
$37.3B
Electronics
$28.7B
Machinery
$25.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.3B, followed by Electronics ($28.7B) and Machinery ($25.6B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$325B

2020 Value in Virginia

$612B

Projected 2050 Value in Virginia

88.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $325B. This is expected to increase 88.1% to $612B by 2050.

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 2020, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $25B, followed by Maryland with $18.9B and Pennsylvania and $13.2B.

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

Civics

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.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Virginia

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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 Elections

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.

Education

In 2020, universities in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA awarded 2,025 degrees. The student population of West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 2,497 male students and 3,336 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA are White (1,339 and 66.7%), followed by Black or African American (430 and 21.4%), Hispanic or Latino (100 and 4.99%), and Two or More Races (62 and 3.09%).

The largest universities in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA by number of degrees awarded are Danville Community College (910 and 44.9%), Patrick Henry Community College (233019) (648 and 32%), and Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs (449931) (261 and 12.9%).

The most popular majors in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (331 and 16.3%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (305 and 15.1%), and General Business Administration & Management (97 and 4.79%).

The median tuition cost in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA for private four year colleges is $24,020.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 67.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 5,833 (42.8% men and 57.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 5,833 students enrolled in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA, 42.8% men and 57.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,493 records, of which 55.4% were women and 44.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
75 degree-majors awarded
Industrial Technology
42 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
325 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA was Registered Nursing with 75 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Danville Community College
910 degrees awarded
Patrick Henry Community College (233019)
648 degrees awarded
Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs (449931)
261 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Danville Community College with 910 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 881 men were awarded degrees from institutions in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA, which is 0.77 times less than the 1,144 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,339 degrees mean that there were 3.11 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 430 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($24,020) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,205) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,467) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 1.09% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.974% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (50.3k), Some college (33.3k), and Secondary Education (28.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA was $107,900 in 2020, which is 0.47 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $105,600 to $107,900, a 2.18% increase. The homeownership rate in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA is 67.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA have an average commute time of 23.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA is $41,557. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA was Ashburn (Southwest/Belmont Ridge) & Dulles Airport PUMA, VA with a value of $166,088, followed by McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA and Vienna Town, Oakton & Fair Oaks (East) PUMA, VA, with respective values of $159,301 and $150,691.

Housing

Property

$107,900

Median Property Value 2020

±$2,452

$53,352

Median Property Taxes

±$1,488

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.6%

Homeownership

2020

65.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 67.6% of the housing units in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 67.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA was Ashburn (Southwest/Belmont Ridge) & Dulles Airport PUMA, VA with a value of $166,088, followed by McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA and Vienna Town, Oakton & Fair Oaks (East) PUMA, VA, with respective values of $159,301 and $150,691.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$41,557

Median Household Income

± $1,193

78.9k

Number of Households

± 2,097

In 2020, the median household income of the 78.9k households in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA grew to $41,557 from the previous year's value of $40,734.

The following chart displays the households in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.413

2020 Wage GINI in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA

0.419

2019 Wage GINI in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA

In 2020, the income inequality in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA was 0.413 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.32% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (82.9%)
Carpooled (9.13%)
Worked At Home (4.02%)

In 2020, 82.9% of workers in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.13%) and those who worked at home (4.02%).

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

Commute Time

23.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA have a shorter commute time (23.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.36% of the workforce in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA (31.3k out of 178k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91% of the population of West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA has health coverage, with 36% on employee plans, 21.2% on Medicaid, 18.2% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 2.31% 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 Virginia see 1325 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.455% increase from the previous year (1319 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1409 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 531 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Y-Axis

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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Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,325 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Virginia

Primary care physicians in Virginia see an average of 1,325 patients per year. This represents a 0.455% increase from the previous year (1,319 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Virginia in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

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

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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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.4% under 18 years, 16.6% between 18 and 34 years, 39.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.1% were men and 53.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

Uninsured

36%

Employer Coverage

21.2%

Medicaid

18.2%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

2.31%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA declined by 5.94% from 9.57% to 9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.