Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO

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2021 Population

126,973

0.535% 1-year decline

US Senator

Michael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Hickenlooper

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

36.4

1.11% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

7.25%

0.134% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$79,383

4.03% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$384,300

6.69% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

67,927

0.873% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO had a population of 127k people with a median age of 36.4 and a median household income of $79,383. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO declined from 127,656 to 126,973, a −0.535% decrease and its median household income grew from $76,308 to $79,383, a 4.03% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (61.6%), White (Hispanic) (15.4%), Two+ (Hispanic) (7.67%), Other (Hispanic) (4.62%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.08%).

16.4% of the households in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO 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.

95.3% of the residents in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Adams (West) & Jefferson (Far Northeast) Counties--Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO are Front Range Community College (6,238 degrees awarded in 2021) and DeVry University-Colorado (36 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO was $384,300, and the homeownership rate was 61.2%.

Most people in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO was 2 cars per household.

Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO borders Broomfield, Jefferson (Northeast), Adams (Northwest) & Boulder (Southeast) Counties PUMA, CO, Thornton & Federal Heights Cities PUMA, CO, Commerce City & Brighton Cities PUMA, CO, and Arvada City PUMA, CO.

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Population & Diversity

Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO is home to a population of 127k people, from which 95.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.91% of Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO residents were born outside of the country (12.6k people).

In 2021, there were 4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (78.2k people) in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 19.5k White (Hispanic) and 9.74k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO are Spanish (12,952 households), Vietnamese (1,264 households), and Hmong (606 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

62,335

Women

49.1%

64,653

Men

50.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 126,988 inhabitants, with 50.9% men, and 49.1% women.

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

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Citizenship

95.3%

2021 Citizenship

95%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.3% of Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO was 95%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO

White (Non-Hispanic)
78.2k ± 2.07k
White (Hispanic)
19.5k ± 1.83k
Two+ (Hispanic)
9.74k ± 1.78k

28.3%

Hispanic Population

36k people

28.3% of the people in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO are hispanic (36k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
5,064 ± 1,712 people
Vietnam
1,024 ± 782 people
Colombia
500 ± 548 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO was Mexico, the natal country of 5,064 Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO residents, followed by Vietnam with 1,024 and Colombia with 500.

Foreign-Born Population

9.91%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

12.6k people

9.97%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

12.7k people

As of 2021, 9.91% of Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO residents (12.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO was 9.97%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
12,952 households (10.8%)
Vietnamese
1,264 households (1.06%)
Hmong
606 households (0.506%)

16.4% of the households in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO was Spanish. 10.8% of the households in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,271 ± 320
Gulf War (2001-)
2,110 ± 416
Gulf War (1990s)
1,180 ± 259

Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.08 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO employs 67.9k people. The largest industries in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO are Construction (5,806 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,748 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,257 people), and the highest paying industries are Not specified retail trade ($245,200), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($118,632), and Aerospace products & parts manufacturing ($118,221).

Males in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,713. The income inequality in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.424, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

31,345

Women

45.7%

37,180

Men

54.3%

The workforce of Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO in 2020 was 68,525 people, with 45.7% woman, and 54.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO.

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Occupations

67.9k

2021 Value

−0.873%

1 Year decline

± −0.873%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO declined at a rate of −0.873%, from 68.5k employees to 67.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO, are Customer service representatives (1,693 people), Other managers (1,685 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,662 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Colorado (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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Industries

Employment by Industries

67.9k

2021 Value

−0.873%

1 Year decline

± −0.873%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO declined at a rate of −0.873%, from 68.5k employees to 67.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO, are Construction (5,806 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,748 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,257 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO, though some of these residents may live in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,938

Median earning men ± $2,007

$40,577

Median earning women ± $1,571

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($76,938), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($65,602), and Public Administration ($63,625).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($105,893), Public Administration ($63,917), and Construction ($55,313).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Mixed freight
$23.8B
Coal-n.e.c.
$17.7B
Machinery
$15.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $23.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($17.7B) and Machinery ($15.3B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Colorado.

$207B

2020 Value in Colorado

$434B

Projected 2050 Value in Colorado

110% growth

In 2020, total outbound Colorado trade was $207B. This is expected to increase 110% to $434B by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$9.69B
Texas
$8.1B
Wyoming
$8.09B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $9.69B, followed by Texas with $8.1B and Wyoming and $8.09B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 55% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.6%).

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing the state of Colorado. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO. Showing the available data for Colorado.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (55%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.6%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 55% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.6%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Colorado for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Colorado

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Michael Bennet

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 21, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Ken Salazar, who had become Secretary of the Interior.

John Hickenlooper

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing Colorado.

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Colorado

Colorado is currently represented by 8 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 Colorado have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO awarded 6,274 degrees. The student population of Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 7,980 male students and 10,609 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO are White (4,072 and 66%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,285 and 20.8%), Unknown (238 and 3.85%), and Asian (234 and 3.79%).

The largest universities in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO by number of degrees awarded are Front Range Community College (6,238 and 99.4%) and DeVry University-Colorado (36 and 0.574%).

The most popular majors in Adams (West) & Jefferson (Far Northeast) Counties--Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO are General Business Administration & Management (1,630 and 26%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (838 and 13.4%), and Welding Technology (425 and 6.77%).

The median tuition cost in Adams (West) & Jefferson (Far Northeast) Counties--Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO for a public four year colleges is $3,680 for in-state students and $15,102 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 18,589 students enrolled in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO, 42.9% men and 57.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 11,241 records, of which 54.8% were women and 45.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
838 degrees awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
296 degrees awarded
General Studies
207 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Adams (West) & Jefferson (Far Northeast) Counties--Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 838 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Adams (West) & Jefferson (Far Northeast) Counties--Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Front Range Community College
6,238 degrees awarded
DeVry University-Colorado
36 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Front Range Community College with 6,238 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,924 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO, which is 0.873 times less than the 3,350 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,072 degrees mean that there were 3.17 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,285 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 for-profit, 4-year or above ($14,392) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($640) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,800) 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 2021, 1.24% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.54% 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 Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (26.3k), Bachelors Degree (22.5k), and Some college (21.8k).

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 Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO was $384,300 in 2021, which is 1.57 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $360,200 to $384,300, a 6.69% increase. The homeownership rate in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO is 61.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO have an average commute time of 27.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO is $79,383. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO was Castle Rock Town PUMA, CO with a value of $134,089, followed by Parker Town & The Pinery PUMA, CO and Jefferson (West), Boulder (West), Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties PUMA, CO, with respective values of $124,865 and $121,101.

Housing

Property

$384,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,018

$30,387

Median Property Taxes

±$1,326

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 Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

61.2%

Homeownership

2021

70.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 61.2% of the housing units in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO was Castle Rock Town PUMA, CO with a value of $134,089, followed by Parker Town & The Pinery PUMA, CO and Jefferson (West), Boulder (West), Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties PUMA, CO, with respective values of $124,865 and $121,101.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO 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.

$79,383

Median Household Income

± $2,652

49.7k

Number of Households

± 1,714

In 2021, the median household income of the 49.7k households in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO grew to $79,383 from the previous year's value of $76,308.

The following chart displays the households in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO 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.

Wage Distribution

0.424

2021 Wage GINI in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO

0.424

2020 Wage GINI in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO

In 2021, the income inequality in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO was 0.424 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.023% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (75.3%)
Worked At Home (10.9%)
Carpooled (7.67%)

In 2021, 75.3% of workers in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.9%) and those who carpooled to work (7.67%).

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.

Commute Time

27.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO have a longer commute time (27.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.9% of the workforce in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.25% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO (9.16k out of 126k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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

92.5% of the population of Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO has health coverage, with 56.5% on employee plans, 14.6% on Medicaid, 10.1% on Medicare, 10.3% on non-group plans, and 1.06% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Colorado see 1202 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.743% decrease from the previous year (1211 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1208 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 250 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,202 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Colorado

Primary care physicians in Colorado see an average of 1,202 patients per year. This represents a 0.743% decrease from the previous year (1,211 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23% under 18 years, 24.9% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.5%

Uninsured

56.5%

Employer Coverage

14.6%

Medicaid

10.1%

Medicare

10.3%

Non-Group

1.06%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO grew by 3.8% from 7.23% to 7.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Westminster & Northglenn Cities PUMA, CO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.