Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA

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2020 Population

124,378

0.348% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

Pat Toomey

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

43.8

0.455% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

6.07%

1.62% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$69,432

0.584% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$183,500

5.7% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

63,840

2.26% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA had a population of 124k people with a median age of 43.8 and a median household income of $69,432. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA declined from 124,812 to 124,378, a −0.348% decrease and its median household income grew from $69,029 to $69,432, a 0.584% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.66%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.72%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.74%), and White (Hispanic) (1.18%).

6.07% of the households in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA 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.

97.9% of the residents in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA are UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing (35 degrees awarded in 2020), Pennsylvania Gunsmith School (215008) (31 degrees), and Empire Beauty School-North Hills (25 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA was $183,500, and the homeownership rate was 71.3%.

Most people in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA borders Pittsburgh City (North) PUMA, PA, Allegheny County (West) PUMA, PA, Franklin Park Borough & Allison Park PUMA, PA, and Monroeville Municipality, Plum & Wilkinsburg Boroughs PUMA, PA.

Population & Diversity

Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA is home to a population of 124k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2020, 4.66% of Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (5.8k people).

In 2020, there were 24.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (111k people) in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.56k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.39k Asian (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 Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA are Spanish (1,427 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,001 households), and Italian (645 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

63,164

Women

50.9%

60,943

Men

49.1%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 124,107 inhabitants, with 49.1% men, and 50.9% women.

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

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Citizenship

97.9%

2020 Citizenship

98%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.9% of Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
111k ± 1.24k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.56k ± 807
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
3.39k ± 562

1.8%

Hispanic Population

2.24k people

1.8% of the people in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA are hispanic (2.24k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
888 ± 729 people
China
561 ± 580 people
Taiwan
420 ± 502 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA was India, the natal country of 888 Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA residents, followed by China with 561 and Taiwan with 420.

Foreign-Born Population

4.66%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.8k people

4.67%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

5.83k people

As of 2020, 4.66% of Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA residents (5.8k 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 Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA was 4.67%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,427 households (1.21%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,001 households (0.851%)
Italian
645 households (0.549%)

6.07% of the households in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA 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 Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA was Spanish. 1.21% of the households in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,042 ± 372
Gulf War (2001-)
969 ± 243
Korea
900 ± 209

Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.14 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA employs 63.8k people. The largest industries in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,540 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,962 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,656 people), and the highest paying industries are Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($302,232), Machinery manufacturing, n.e.c. or not specified ($139,488), and Paint, coating, & adhesive manufacturing ($133,744).

Males in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $59,018. The income inequality in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.445, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

31,177

Women

48.8%

32,663

Men

51.2%

The workforce of Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA in 2020 was 63,840 people, with 48.8% woman, and 51.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA.

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Occupations

63.8k

2020 Value

−2.26%

1 Year decline

± −2.26%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA declined at a rate of −2.26%, from 65.3k employees to 63.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA, are Other managers (1,988 people), Registered nurses (1,988 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,691 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (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

63.8k

2020 Value

−2.26%

1 Year decline

± −2.26%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA declined at a rate of −2.26%, from 65.3k employees to 63.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,540 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,962 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,656 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,681

Median earning men ± $2,075

$40,297

Median earning women ± $1,889

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($112,885), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($72,990), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,376).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($67,857), Information ($58,750), and Wholesale Trade ($53,281).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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 Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $110B, followed by Mixed freight ($74.2B) and Electronics ($44.2B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$734B

2020 Value in Pennsylvania

$1.46T

Projected 2050 Value in Pennsylvania

99.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $734B. This is expected to increase 99.3% to $1.46T by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$73.5B
New York
$71.1B
Ohio
$36.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $73.5B, followed by New York with $71.1B and Ohio and $36.8B.

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

Civics

Bob Casey Jr. and Pat Toomey are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 18 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Pat Toomey

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Bob Casey Jr. and Pat Toomey are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

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

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 18 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 Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA awarded 91 degrees. The student population of Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 75 male students and 191 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA are White (66 and 73.3%), followed by Black or African American (19 and 21.1%), Two or More Races (3 and 3.33%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (1 and 1.11%).

The largest universities in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing (35 and 38.5%), Pennsylvania Gunsmith School (215008) (31 and 34.1%), and Empire Beauty School-North Hills (25 and 27.5%).

The most popular majors in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA are Registered Nursing (35 and 38.5%), Gunsmithing (31 and 34.1%), and General Cosmetology (25 and 27.5%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2020 in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 38.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 80%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 266 (28.2% men and 71.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 266 students enrolled in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA, 28.2% men and 71.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 200 records, of which 64.5% were women and 35.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
35 degree-majors awarded
Gunsmithing
31 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA was Registered Nursing with 35 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing
35 degrees awarded
Pennsylvania Gunsmith School (215008)
31 degrees awarded
Empire Beauty School-North Hills
25 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing with 35 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 37 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA, which is 0.685 times less than the 54 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 66 degrees mean that there were 3.47 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 19 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

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($14,190) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,355) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($2,050) 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, 0.44% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.256% 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 Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA in 2020 were Bachelors Degree (27.5k), High School or Equivalent (26.5k), and Graduate Degree (18.1k).

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 Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA was $183,500 in 2020, which is 0.799 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $173,600 to $183,500, a 5.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA is 71.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 24.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA is $69,432. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA was Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA with a value of $110,502, followed by King of Prussia & Ardmore (East) PUMA, PA and Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA, with respective values of $110,225 and $109,598.

Housing

Property

$183,500

Median Property Value 2020

±$2,932

$40,446

Median Property Taxes

±$1,318

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 Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.3%

Homeownership

2020

60.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 71.3% of the housing units in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA 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 Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA was Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA with a value of $110,502, followed by King of Prussia & Ardmore (East) PUMA, PA and Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA, with respective values of $110,225 and $109,598.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA 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.

$69,432

Median Household Income

± $2,546

56.7k

Number of Households

± 1,598

In 2020, the median household income of the 56.7k households in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA grew to $69,432 from the previous year's value of $69,029.

The following chart displays the households in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA 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

0.445

2020 Wage GINI in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA

0.452

2019 Wage GINI in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA

In 2020, the income inequality in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA was 0.445 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.61% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (74.3%)
Worked At Home (9.18%)
Carpooled (8.71%)

In 2020, 74.3% of workers in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.18%) and those who carpooled to work (8.71%).

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

24.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA have a shorter commute time (24.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 0.908% of the workforce in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.07% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA (7.46k out of 123k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 75+ and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA is White, followed by Black and Asian.

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

96.4% of the population of Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 57.7% on employee plans, 8.57% on Medicaid, 15.8% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 0.973% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Pennsylvania was $9,258 in 2014. This is a 4.29% increase from the previous year ($8,877).

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1235 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.162% decrease from the previous year (1237 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1408 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 454 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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

1,235 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,235 patients per year. This represents a 0.162% decrease from the previous year (1,237 patients).

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

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Pennsylvania 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 19% under 18 years, 20.2% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.56%

Uninsured

57.7%

Employer Coverage

8.57%

Medicaid

15.8%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

0.973%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA grew by 6.32% from 3.35% to 3.56%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Allegheny County (North Central) PUMA, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.