DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA

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2021 Population

124,554

0.191% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

39.4

1.81% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

13.8%

0.346% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$62,572

5.52% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$171,000

6.67% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

58,985

0.509% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA had a population of 125k people with a median age of 39.4 and a median household income of $62,572. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA grew from 124,316 to 124,554, a 0.191% increase and its median household income grew from $59,301 to $62,572, a 5.52% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (87.2%), White (Non-Hispanic) (5.15%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.42%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.24%), and White (Hispanic) (0.796%).

6.81% of the households in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA 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.

96.8% of the residents in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Atlanta Regional Commission (Central)--DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA are Luther Rice College & Seminary (171 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA was $171,000, and the homeownership rate was 65.2%.

Most people in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 35.4 minutes. The average car ownership in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA was 2 cars per household.

DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA borders Fulton County (Central)Atlanta City (South) PUMA, GA, Fulton County (East)Atlanta City (Southeast) PUMA, GA, DeKalb County (East Central)Redan PUMA, GA, DeKalb CountyDecatur & Avondale Estates Cities PUMA, GA, Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA, Clayton County (North)Forest Park City PUMA, GA, and Henry County (North)Stockbridge City PUMA, GA.

United States Georgia

Population & Diversity

DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA is home to a population of 125k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.92% of DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA residents were born outside of the country (11.1k people).

In 2021, there were 16.9 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (109k people) in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.42k White (Non-Hispanic) and 4.26k 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 DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA are Spanish (3,990 households), Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa (1,000 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (657 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

64,814

Women

52%

59,747

Men

48%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 124,561 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

96.8%

2021 Citizenship

97.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.8% of DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
109k ± 3.49k
White (Non-Hispanic)
6.42k ± 1.22k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.26k ± 1.58k

3.41%

Hispanic Population

4.25k people

3.41% of the people in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA are hispanic (4.25k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Jamaica
3,298 ± 1,391 people
Guyana
1,367 ± 903 people
Mexico
837 ± 708 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA was Jamaica, the natal country of 3,298 DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA residents, followed by Guyana with 1,367 and Mexico with 837.

Foreign-Born Population

8.92%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

11.1k people

6.88%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

8.56k people

As of 2021, 8.92% of DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA residents (11.1k 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 DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA was 6.88%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,990 households (3.4%)
Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa
1,000 households (0.851%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
657 households (0.559%)

6.81% of the households in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA 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 DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA was Spanish. 3.4% of the households in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,540 ± 512
Gulf War (1990s)
1,736 ± 487
Gulf War (2001-)
1,599 ± 391

DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.46 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA employs 59k people. The largest industries in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA are Elementary & secondary schools (4,526 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,938 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,529 people), and the highest paying industries are Beverage manufacturing ($133,165), Furniture & related product manufacturing ($121,709), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($112,430).

Males in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA have an average income that is 1.09 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,689. The income inequality in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.42, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

31,435

Women

53.6%

27,251

Men

46.4%

The workforce of DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA in 2020 was 58,686 people, with 53.6% woman, and 46.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA.

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Occupations

59k

2021 Value

0.509%

1 Year growth

± 0.509%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA grew at a rate of 0.509%, from 58.7k employees to 59k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,176 people), Customer service representatives (2,119 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,875 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Georgia (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

59k

2021 Value

0.509%

1 Year growth

± 0.509%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA grew at a rate of 0.509%, from 58.7k employees to 59k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,526 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,938 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,529 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA, though some of these residents may live in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,135

Median earning men ± $1,415

$36,752

Median earning women ± $2,147

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($50,282), Public Administration ($48,333), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,000).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($68,864), Public Administration ($51,167), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,579).

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 Georgia. 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 Georgia.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $73.4B, followed by Mixed freight ($67.6B) and Machinery ($50.5B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$625B

2020 Value in Georgia

$1.3T

Projected 2050 Value in Georgia

109% growth

In 2020, total outbound Georgia trade was $625B. This is expected to increase 109% to $1.3T by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Florida
$59.2B
Tennessee
$36.9B
North Carolina
$32.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Florida with $59.2B, followed by Tennessee with $36.9B and North Carolina and $32.9B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (49.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.24%).

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing the state of Georgia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Georgia is currently represented by 14 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

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (49.2%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.24%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (49.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.24%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Georgia

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Jon Ossoff

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Inauguration delayed as incumbent senator David Perdue's term expired on January 3, 2021, two days prior to the 2020–21 United States Senate election in Georgia|runoff election.

Raphael Warnock

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Elected to the seat to succeed Kelly Loeffler, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Johnny Isakson.

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing Georgia.

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Georgia

Georgia is currently represented by 14 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 Georgia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA awarded 171 degrees. The student population of DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 424 male students and 187 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA are White (91 and 53.2%), followed by Black or African American (66 and 38.6%), Unknown (7 and 4.09%), and Asian (4 and 2.34%).

The largest universities in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA by number of degrees awarded are Luther Rice College & Seminary (171 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Atlanta Regional Commission (Central)--DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA are Divinity & Ministry (70 and 40.9%), Biblical Studies (46 and 26.9%), and Pastoral Studies & Counseling (28 and 16.4%).

The median tuition cost in Atlanta Regional Commission (Central)--DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA for private four year colleges is $7,848.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 47.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 66.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 611 (69.4% men and 30.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 611 students enrolled in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA, 69.4% men and 30.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 320 records, of which 19.7% were women and 80.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Biblical Studies
10 degree-majors awarded
Divinity & Ministry
70 degree-majors awarded
Pastoral Studies & Counseling
28 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Atlanta Regional Commission (Central)--DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA was Biblical Studies with 10 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Atlanta Regional Commission (Central)--DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Luther Rice College & Seminary

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

171 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Luther Rice College & Seminary with 171 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 115 men were awarded degrees from institutions in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA, which is 2.05 times more than the 56 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 91 degrees mean that there were 1.38 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 66 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 ($7,848) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,240) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($480) 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, 1.05% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.722% 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 DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (26.7k), Some college (22.6k), and Bachelors Degree (18.7k).

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 DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA was $171,000 in 2021, which is 0.698 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $160,300 to $171,000, a 6.67% increase. The homeownership rate in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA is 65.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA have an average commute time of 35.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA is $62,572. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA was Fulton County (Northeast)Johns Creek City PUMA, GA with a value of $138,549, followed by Cobb County (Northeast) PUMA, GA and Forsyth County PUMA, GA, with respective values of $126,009 and $120,999.

Housing

Property

$171,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,446

$29,226

Median Property Taxes

±$1,767

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 DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65.2%

Homeownership

2021

67.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 65.2% of the housing units in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA 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 DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA was Fulton County (Northeast)Johns Creek City PUMA, GA with a value of $138,549, followed by Cobb County (Northeast) PUMA, GA and Forsyth County PUMA, GA, with respective values of $126,009 and $120,999.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA 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.

$62,572

Median Household Income

± $3,592

44.8k

Number of Households

± 2,285

In 2021, the median household income of the 44.8k households in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA grew to $62,572 from the previous year's value of $59,301.

The following chart displays the households in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA 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

0.42

2021 Wage GINI in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA

0.419

2020 Wage GINI in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA

In 2021, the income inequality in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA was 0.42 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.108% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (70.9%)
Carpooled (10.8%)
Worked At Home (10.7%)

In 2021, 70.9% of workers in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.8%) and those who worked at home (10.7%).

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.

Commute Time

35.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA have a longer commute time (35.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 5.3% of the workforce in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA (17k out of 124k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA is Black, followed by Two Or More 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

87.2% of the population of DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA has health coverage, with 44.7% on employee plans, 18.7% on Medicaid, 9.76% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 2.36% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Georgia see 1492 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.06% decrease from the previous year (1508 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1921 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 637 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,492 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Georgia

Primary care physicians in Georgia see an average of 1,492 patients per year. This represents a 1.06% decrease from the previous year (1,508 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.2% under 18 years, 20.4% between 18 and 34 years, 41.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

12.8%

Uninsured

44.7%

Employer Coverage

18.7%

Medicaid

9.76%

Medicare

11.7%

Non-Group

2.36%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA grew by 8.54% from 11.8% to 12.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.