Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH

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2021 Population

123,406

1.17% 1-year decline

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

33.8

0.297% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

33.6%

2.49% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$35,586

3.17% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$82,000

5.4% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

50,750

2.1% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH had a population of 123k people with a median age of 33.8 and a median household income of $35,586. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH declined from 124,869 to 123,406, a −1.17% decrease and its median household income grew from $34,494 to $35,586, a 3.17% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (45.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (28.1%), White (Hispanic) (7.26%), Other (Hispanic) (5.34%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.17%).

21.2% of the households in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH 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.

96.1% of the residents in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH are Cuyahoga Community College District (4,371 degrees awarded in 2021), Cleveland State University (4,155 degrees), and Ohio Technical College (172 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH was $82,000, and the homeownership rate was 36.2%.

Most people in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH was 1 car per household.

Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH borders Elyria & Lorain Cities PUMA, OH, Avon, Avon Lake & North Ridgeville Cities PUMA, OH, Olmsted Township, Bay Village, North Olmsted & Westlake Cities PUMA, OH, Berea, Brook Park, Lakewood & Rocky River Cities PUMA, OH, Brooklyn, Parma, Parma Heights & Seven Hills Cities PUMA, OH, Cleveland City (West) PUMA, OH, Bedford, Garfield Heights & Maple Heights Cities PUMA, OH, Cleveland City (East) & Bratenahl Village PUMA, OH, Euclid, Cleveland Heights & South Euclid Cities PUMA, OH, and Eastlake, Wickliffe, Willoughby & Willowick Cities PUMA, OH.

United States Ohio

Population & Diversity

Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH is home to a population of 123k people, from which 96.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.36% of Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH residents were born outside of the country (9.09k people).

In 2021, there were 1.63 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (56.7k people) in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 34.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.96k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH are Spanish (17,322 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,473 households), and Arabic (498 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

60,163

Women

48.9%

62,880

Men

51.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 123,043 inhabitants, with 51.1% men, and 48.9% women.

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Citizenship

96.1%

2021 Citizenship

96.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.1% of Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH was 96.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
56.7k ± 2.42k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
34.7k ± 2.14k
White (Hispanic)
8.96k ± 1.17k

18.6%

Hispanic Population

22.9k people

18.6% of the people in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH are hispanic (22.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,046 ± 791 people
India
972 ± 762 people
Dominican Republic
919 ± 741 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH was Mexico, the natal country of 1,046 Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH residents, followed by India with 972 and Dominican Republic with 919.

Foreign-Born Population

7.36%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

9.09k people

7.12%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

8.89k people

As of 2021, 7.36% of Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH residents (9.09k 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 Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH was 7.12%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
17,322 households (15%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,473 households (1.27%)
Arabic
498 households (0.431%)

21.2% of the households in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH 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 Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH was Spanish. 15% of the households in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,850 ± 285
Gulf War (2001-)
679 ± 160
Gulf War (1990s)
643 ± 177

Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.72 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH employs 50.8k people. The largest industries in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,339 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,156 people), and Construction (2,406 people), and the highest paying industries are Legal services ($133,652), Scientific research & development services ($103,201), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($101,660).

Males in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,152. The income inequality in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH (measured using the Gini index) is 0.453, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,644

Women

49.5%

26,192

Men

50.5%

The workforce of Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH in 2020 was 51,836 people, with 49.5% woman, and 50.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH.

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Occupations

50.8k

2021 Value

−2.1%

1 Year decline

± −2.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH declined at a rate of −2.1%, from 51.8k employees to 50.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH, are Customer service representatives (1,489 people), Janitors & building cleaners (1,310 people), and Registered nurses (1,270 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

50.8k

2021 Value

−2.1%

1 Year decline

± −2.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH declined at a rate of −2.1%, from 51.8k employees to 50.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,339 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,156 people), and Construction (2,406 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH, though some of these residents may live in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,748

Median earning men ± $2,284

$31,545

Median earning women ± $1,483

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($70,915), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,203), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($44,867).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,453), Public Administration ($47,446), and Wholesale Trade ($43,875).

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 Ohio. 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 Ohio.

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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 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $56.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($53.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($50B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$651B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.24T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $651B. This is expected to increase 91% to $1.24T by 2050.

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
$44B
Indiana
$38.3B
Pennsylvania
$30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $44B, followed by Indiana with $38.3B and Pennsylvania and $30.3B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance 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 15 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 Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH. Showing the available data for Ohio.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (53.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.14%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

J. D. Vance

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance 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 Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 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 2021, universities in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH awarded 8,733 degrees. The student population of Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 13,904 male students and 19,432 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH are White (5,600 and 67.3%), followed by Black or African American (1,325 and 15.9%), Hispanic or Latino (546 and 6.56%), and Asian (286 and 3.44%).

The largest universities in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH by number of degrees awarded are Cuyahoga Community College District (4,371 and 50.1%), Cleveland State University (4,155 and 47.6%), and Ohio Technical College (172 and 1.97%).

The most popular majors in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH are Liberal Arts & Sciences (2,252 and 25.8%), Registered Nursing (581 and 6.65%), and General Business Administration & Management (386 and 4.42%).

The median tuition cost in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH for a public four year colleges is $11,610 for in-state students and $16,574 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 91.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 33,336 (41.7% men and 58.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 33,336 students enrolled in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH, 41.7% men and 58.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 18,632 records, of which 56.8% were women and 43.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
327 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
66 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
2,243 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH was Registered Nursing with 327 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Cuyahoga Community College District
4,371 degrees awarded
Cleveland State University
4,155 degrees awarded
Ohio Technical College
172 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Cuyahoga Community College District with 4,371 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 3,499 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH, which is 0.669 times less than the 5,234 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 5,600 degrees mean that there were 4.23 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,325 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

Public, 4-year or above ($11,610) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($80) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) 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, 1.62% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.29% 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 Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (31.4k), Some college (20.3k), and Secondary Education (19.9k).

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 Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH was $82,000 in 2021, which is 0.335 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $77,800 to $82,000, a 5.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH is 36.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH have an average commute time of 21.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH is $35,586. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH was Delaware County PUMA, OH with a value of $116,284, followed by Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $113,073 and $109,071.

Housing

Property

$82,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,106

$19,879

Median Property Taxes

±$980

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 Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

36.2%

Homeownership

2021

61.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 36.2% of the housing units in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 36.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH 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 Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH was Delaware County PUMA, OH with a value of $116,284, followed by Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $113,073 and $109,071.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH 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.

$35,586

Median Household Income

± $1,482

54.9k

Number of Households

± 1,796

In 2021, the median household income of the 54.9k households in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH grew to $35,586 from the previous year's value of $34,494.

The following chart displays the households in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH

0.467

2020 Wage GINI in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH

In 2021, the income inequality in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.03% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (66.6%)
Carpooled (10.4%)
Walked (7.4%)

In 2021, 66.6% of workers in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.4%) and those who walked to work (7.4%).

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

21.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH have a shorter commute time (21.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.57% of the workforce in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

33.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH (40.1k out of 119k 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 Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

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

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

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

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

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

Health

91.7% of the population of Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH has health coverage, with 33.6% on employee plans, 41.5% on Medicaid, 7.58% on Medicare, 8.08% on non-group plans, and 0.87% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ohio see 1291 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.921% decrease from the previous year (1303 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1566 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 346 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,291 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ohio

Primary care physicians in Ohio see an average of 1,291 patients per year. This represents a 0.921% decrease from the previous year (1,303 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.5% under 18 years, 28% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.34%

Uninsured

33.6%

Employer Coverage

41.5%

Medicaid

7.58%

Medicare

8.08%

Non-Group

0.87%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH grew by 10.6% from 7.54% to 8.34%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cleveland City (Central) PUMA, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.