Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX

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2020 Population

132,154

0.424% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

34.6

0.29% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

17.4%

2.85% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$49,710

2.18% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$103,200

3.2% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

59,307

0.384% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX had a population of 132k people with a median age of 34.6 and a median household income of $49,710. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX grew from 131,596 to 132,154, a 0.424% increase and its median household income grew from $48,650 to $49,710, a 2.18% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (64.7%), White (Hispanic) (12.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.96%), Other (Hispanic) (3.4%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.76%).

13.2% of the households in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX 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.

96.4% of the residents in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in North Texas Regional Planning Commission--Wichita County--Wichita Falls City PUMA, TX are Midwestern State University (1,427 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX was $103,200, and the homeownership rate was 60.9%.

Most people in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.

Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX borders Stephens, Caddo, Comanche (North), Tillman, Jefferson & Cotton Counties PUMA, OK and North Texas Regional Planning Commission (Outside Wichita County) & Wise County PUMA, TX.

Population & Diversity

Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX is home to a population of 132k people, from which 96.4% are citizens. As of 2020, 6.01% of Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (7.95k people).

In 2020, there were 5.03 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (85.5k people) in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17k White (Hispanic) and 13.2k Black or African American (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 Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX are Spanish (12,255 households), Vietnamese (704 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (359 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

63,804

Women

48.2%

68,577

Men

51.8%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 132,381 inhabitants, with 51.8% men, and 48.2% women.

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

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Citizenship

96.4%

2020 Citizenship

96.2%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 96.4% of Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX was 96.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
85.5k ± 169
White (Hispanic)
17k ± 908
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
13.2k ± 512

19.5%

Hispanic Population

25.8k people

19.5% of the people in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX are hispanic (25.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,138 ± 1,359 people
Vietnam
501 ± 548 people
Philippines
379 ± 477 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX was Mexico, the natal country of 3,138 Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX residents, followed by Vietnam with 501 and Philippines with 379.

Foreign-Born Population

6.01%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.95k people

6.63%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

8.73k people

As of 2020, 6.01% of Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX residents (7.95k 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 Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX was 6.63%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
12,255 households (9.9%)
Vietnamese
704 households (0.569%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
359 households (0.29%)

13.2% of the households in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX 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 Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX was Spanish. 9.9% of the households in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
4,276 ± 649
Vietnam
3,169 ± 384
Gulf War (1990s)
2,167 ± 395

Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.35 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX employs 59.3k people. The largest industries in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX are U. S. Air Force (5,278 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,208 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,676 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($129,536), Oil & gas extraction ($110,978), and Air transportation ($100,267).

Males in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $38,301. The income inequality in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.44, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,946

Women

45.4%

32,361

Men

54.6%

The workforce of Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX in 2020 was 59,307 people, with 45.4% woman, and 54.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

59.3k

2020 Value

0.384%

1 Year growth

± 0.384%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX grew at a rate of 0.384%, from 59.1k employees to 59.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX, are Military enlisted tactical operations & air/weapons specialists & crew members (2,583 people), Cooks (1,755 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,456 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (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

59.3k

2020 Value

0.384%

1 Year growth

± 0.384%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX grew at a rate of 0.384%, from 59.1k employees to 59.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX, are U. S. Air Force (5,278 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,208 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,676 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX, though some of these residents may live in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,071

Median earning men ± $1,950

$26,043

Median earning women ± $1,033

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($54,474), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,503), and Public Administration ($48,807).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Construction ($53,696), Wholesale Trade ($50,341), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($44,313).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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 Texas. 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 Texas.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$292B
Gasoline
$210B
Fuel oils
$178B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $292B, followed by Gasoline ($210B) and Fuel oils ($178B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Texas.

$2.36T

2020 Value in Texas

$4.5T

Projected 2050 Value in Texas

90.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.36T. This is expected to increase 90.9% to $4.5T by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$78.1B
California
$76.4B
Michigan
$74.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $78.1B, followed by California with $76.4B and Michigan and $74.9B.

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

Civics

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 36 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

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

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 36 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 Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX awarded 1,427 degrees. The student population of Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 2,147 male students and 3,713 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX are White (719 and 56.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (252 and 19.9%), Black or African American (178 and 14%), and Asian (53 and 4.18%).

The largest universities in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX by number of degrees awarded are Midwestern State University (1,427 and 100%).

The most popular majors in North Texas Regional Planning Commission--Wichita County--Wichita Falls City PUMA, TX are Registered Nursing (175 and 12.3%), Other Multidisciplinary Studies (168 and 11.8%), and Radiographer (131 and 9.18%).

The median tuition cost in North Texas Regional Planning Commission--Wichita County--Wichita Falls City PUMA, TX for a public four year colleges is $5,708 for in-state students and $7,658 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 28%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 5,860 (36.6% men and 63.4% 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 2020 there were 5,860 students enrolled in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX, 36.6% men and 63.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,874 records, of which 65.7% were women and 34.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
175 degree-majors awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
168 degree-majors awarded
Radiographer
126 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in North Texas Regional Planning Commission--Wichita County--Wichita Falls City PUMA, TX was Registered Nursing with 175 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in North Texas Regional Planning Commission--Wichita County--Wichita Falls City PUMA, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Midwestern State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,427 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Midwestern State University with 1,427 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 501 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX, which is 0.541 times less than the 926 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 719 degrees mean that there were 2.85 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 252 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 ($5,708) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,873) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,050) 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, 0.949% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% 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 Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (35.2k), Some college (27.5k), and Secondary Education (14.6k).

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 Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX was $103,200 in 2020, which is 0.449 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $100,000 to $103,200, a 3.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX is 60.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 15.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX is $49,710. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $141,330, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Fort Bend County (West & South) PUMA, TX, with respective values of $130,920 and $121,555.

Housing

Property

$103,200

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,918

$29,577

Median Property Taxes

±$1,256

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 Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

60.9%

Homeownership

2020

62.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 60.9% of the housing units in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX 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 Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $141,330, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Fort Bend County (West & South) PUMA, TX, with respective values of $130,920 and $121,555.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX 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.

$49,710

Median Household Income

± $2,191

48.5k

Number of Households

± 1,669

In 2020, the median household income of the 48.5k households in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX grew to $49,710 from the previous year's value of $48,650.

The following chart displays the households in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX 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

0.44

2020 Wage GINI in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX

0.442

2019 Wage GINI in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX

In 2020, the income inequality in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX was 0.44 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.39% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (75.1%)
Carpooled (9.83%)
Walked (7.99%)

In 2020, 75.1% of workers in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.83%) and those who walked to work (7.99%).

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

15.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX have a shorter commute time (15.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.43% of the workforce in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX (20.5k out of 118k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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

85.2% of the population of Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 38.5% on employee plans, 15.8% on Medicaid, 10.5% on Medicare, 15.2% on non-group plans, and 5.23% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Texas was $6,998 in 2014. This is a 5.06% increase from the previous year ($6,661).

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1642 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1642 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1677 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 827 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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

1,642 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Texas

Primary care physicians in Texas see an average of 1,642 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,642 patients).

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

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Texas 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 26.6% under 18 years, 21.7% between 18 and 34 years, 36% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

14.8%

Uninsured

38.5%

Employer Coverage

15.8%

Medicaid

10.5%

Medicare

15.2%

Non-Group

5.23%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX grew by 5.47% from 14.1% to 14.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Wichita CountyWichita Falls City PUMA, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.