Wooster, OH

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2019 Population

116,099

0.0938% 1-year decline

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

Rob Portman

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

38.7

0.519% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

11.3%

8.92% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$58,300

3.46% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$148,900

2.2% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

56,091

0.885% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Wooster, OH had a population of 116k people with a median age of 38.7 and a median household income of $58,300. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Wooster, OH declined from 116,208 to 116,099, a −0.0938% decrease and its median household income grew from $56,348 to $58,300, a 3.46% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wooster, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.64%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.35%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.04%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.95%). 0% of the households in Wooster, OH speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

98.9% of the residents in Wooster, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wooster, OH are The College of Wooster (522 degrees awarded in 2019), Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute (232 degrees), and University of Akron Wayne College (99 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Wooster, OH was $148,900, and the homeownership rate was 73%. Most people in Wooster, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Wooster, OH was 2 cars per household.

Wooster, OH borders Akron, OH, Ashland, OH, Canton-Massillon, OH, and Cleveland-Elyria, OH.

United States Ohio

Diversity

Wooster, OH is home to a population of 116k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2019, 4.27% of Wooster, OH residents were born outside of the country (4.96k people).

In 2019, there were 57.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (109k people) in Wooster, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.9k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.57k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wooster, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
109k ± 35
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.9k ± 321
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.57k ± 237

2.01%

Hispanic Population

2.34k people

2.01% of the people in Wooster, OH are hispanic (2.34k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.27%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

4.96k people

2.18%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

2.53k people

As of 2019, 4.27% of Wooster, OH residents (4.96k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wooster, OH was 2.18%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 5.5

In 2019, the median age of all people in Wooster, OH was 38.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 39, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 36. But people in Wooster, OH are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Wooster, OH residents was 39.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

India
63,303 ± 6,160 people
Mexico
44,693 ± 5,180 people
China
34,554 ± 4,557 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 63,303 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 44,693 and China with 34,554.

Citizenship

98.9%

2019 Citizenship

98.9%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98.9% of Wooster, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Wooster, OH was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,564 ± 246
Gulf War (1990s)
743 ± 165
Gulf War (2001-)
639 ± 125

Wooster, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.45 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (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 Ohio.

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 Ohio. 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 Ohio.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Ohio 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 Wooster, OH is $58,300. In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Wooster, OH was Delaware County, OH with a value of $107,854, followed by Warren County, OH and Geauga County, OH, with respective values of $90,837 and $77,391.

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,688. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Wooster, OH employs 56.1k people. The largest industries in Wooster, OH are Manufacturing (13,219 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,836 people), and Retail Trade (6,211 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($61,510), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($52,019), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($47,772).

Wages

Median Household Income

$58,300

2019 value

± $1,227

3.46%

1 Year Growth

± 2.87%

Households in Wooster, OH have a median annual income of $58,300, 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 $56,348 in 2018, which represents a 3.46% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Wooster, OH compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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

$65,641

Average Male Salary in Ohio

± $1,032

$48,688

Average Female Salary in Ohio

± $771

In 2019, full-time male employees in Ohio made 1.35 times more than female employees.

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

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Ohio

Asian
$64,199 ± $5,065
White
$50,885 ± $647
American Indian
$40,448 ± $14,829

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Ohio workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.26 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Ohio.

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

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Wooster, OH is from Ohio.

0.46

2019 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.461

2018 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2019, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.131% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio 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 county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Wooster, OH was Delaware County, OH with a value of $107,854, followed by Warren County, OH and Geauga County, OH, with respective values of $90,837 and $77,391.

The following map shows all of the counties in Wooster, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 45 - 54

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

11.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wooster, OH (12.6k out of 112k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
11,280 ± 720
Hispanic
619 ± 172
Other
480 ± 171

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wooster, OH is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

56.1k

2019 Value

± 1,441

0.885%

1 Year growth

± 3.53%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Wooster, OH grew at a rate of 0.885%, from 55.6k employees to 56.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wooster, OH, are Production Occupations (7,029 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,332 people), and Management Occupations (5,299 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wooster, OH.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Wooster, OH, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (7,029 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,332 people), and Management Occupations (5,299 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Wooster, OH has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (2.66 times higher than expected), Production Occupations (2.21 times), and Material Moving Occupations (1.66 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Wooster, OH, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($74,219), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($72,500), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($63,000).

Industries

Employment by Industries

56.1k

2019 Value

± 1,441

0.885%

1 Year growth

± 3.53%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Wooster, OH grew at a rate of 0.885%, from 55.6k employees to 56.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wooster, OH, are Manufacturing (13,219 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,836 people), and Retail Trade (6,211 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wooster, OH, though some of these residents may live in Wooster, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Wooster, OH, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (13,219 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,836 people), and Retail Trade (6,211 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Wooster, OH has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (3.1 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (2.36 times), and Educational Services (1.14 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Wooster, OH, by median earnings, are Utilities ($61,510), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($52,019), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($47,772).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $79.7B, followed by Mixed freight ($71B) and Machinery ($49.9B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Ohio.

$678B

2018 Value in Ohio

$1.22T

Projected 2045 Value in Ohio

80.7% growth

In 2018, total outbound Ohio trade was $678B. This is expected to increase 80.7% to $1.22T by 2045.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Michigan
$63.5B
Indiana
$35.9B
Pennsylvania
$32.6B

In 2018, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $63.5B, followed by Indiana with $35.9B and Pennsylvania and $32.6B.

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

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 51.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (43.6%), followed by Other (3.91%). The most partisan county was Mercer County, OH with 80.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 16 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 Wooster, OH. Showing the available data for Ohio.

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 (51.7%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (43.6%)
Democratic Party
Other (3.91%)
No Party Affiliation and Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 51.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (43.6%), followed by Other (3.91%).

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

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 Ohio

51.7% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Ohio

Mercer County, OH
80.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Putnam County, OH
79.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Auglaize County, OH
79% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Ohio was Mercer County, OH with 80.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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

US Senators from Ohio

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

Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Rob Portman

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman are the senators currently representing Ohio.

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

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 16 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 Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Wooster, OH awarded 936 degrees. The student population of Wooster, OH is skewed towards women, with 1,829 male students and 2,390 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wooster, OH are White (731 and 83.7%), followed by Black or African American (52 and 5.96%), Asian (30 and 3.44%), and Hispanic or Latino (26 and 2.98%).

The largest universities in Wooster, OH by number of degrees awarded are The College of Wooster (522 and 55.8%), Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute (232 and 24.8%), and University of Akron Wayne College (99 and 10.6%).

The most popular majors in Wooster, OH are General Biological Sciences (39 and 4.17%), General History (39 and 4.17%), and General Psychology (37 and 3.95%).

The median tuition cost in Wooster, OH for private four year colleges is $51,550.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
39 degree-majorss awarded
General History
39 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
37 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Wooster, OH was General Biological Sciences with 39 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

The College of Wooster
522 degrees awarded
Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute
232 degrees awarded
University of Akron Wayne College
99 degrees awarded

$51,550

Median Private

In 2019, the Wooster, OH institution with the largest number of graduating students was The College of Wooster with 522 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

436

Degrees Awarded to Men

500

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 436 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wooster, OH, which is 0.872 times less than the 500 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Wooster, OH by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
731 degrees awarded
Black or African American
52 degrees awarded
Asian
30 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Wooster, OH was White students. These 731 degrees mean that there were 14.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 52 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Wooster, OH was $148,900 in 2019, which is 0.619 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $145,700 to $148,900, a 2.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Wooster, OH is 73%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Wooster, OH have an average commute time of 19.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wooster, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$148,900

2019 Median

± $2,528

$145,700

2018 Median

± $2,285

In 2019, the median property value in Wooster, OH grew to to $148,900 from the previous year's value of $145,700.

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

Household Income

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

$58,300

Median Household Income

± $1,227

43.8k

Number of Households

± 1,161

In 2019, the median household income of the 43.8k households in Wooster, OH grew to $58,300 from the previous year's value of $56,348.

The following chart displays the households in Wooster, OH 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

$2k - $3k

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Wooster, OH distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Wooster, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

Rent vs Own

73%

2019 Homeownership

73.1%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 73% of the housing units in Wooster, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Wooster, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

19.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wooster, OH have a shorter commute time (19.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.46% of the workforce in Wooster, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (78.5%)
Carpooled (9.83%)
Worked At Home (4.7%)

In 2019, 78.5% of workers in Wooster, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.83%) and those who worked at home (4.7%).

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

Health

87% of the population of Wooster, OH has health coverage, with 48.4% on employee plans, 13.2% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 1.12% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Ohio was $8,712 in 2014. This is a 5.14% increase from the previous year ($8,286).

Primary care physicians in Ohio see 1303 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.686% decrease from the previous year (1312 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1558 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 383 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Lawrence County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (19.1%). Additionally, Jackson County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (42.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,303 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ohio

Primary care physicians in Ohio see an average of 1,303 patients per year. This represents a 0.686% decrease from the previous year (1,312 patients).

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

$8,712

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Ohio

$4,371

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,007

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,038

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Ohio (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.14%, from $8,286 to $8,712.

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

Health Care Coverage

13%

Uninsured

48.4%

Employer Coverage

13.2%

Medicaid

13.6%

Medicare

10.7%

Non-Group

1.12%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wooster, OH grew by 0.965% from 12.9% to 13%.

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