Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC

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2021 Population

126,816

0.112% 1-year growth

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

34.9

1.45% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

16.2%

4.79% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$45,575

7.94% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$146,500

9.74% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

58,008

1.19% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC had a population of 127k people with a median age of 34.9 and a median household income of $45,575. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC grew from 126,674 to 126,816, a 0.112% increase and its median household income grew from $42,221 to $45,575, a 7.94% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (62.5%), White (Non-Hispanic) (14.4%), Other (Hispanic) (11.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.55%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.13%).

20.5% of the households in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC 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.

90.5% of the residents in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC are Johnson C Smith University (267 degrees awarded in 2021), Empire Beauty School-Charlotte (29 degrees), and No Grease Barber School (13 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC was $146,500, and the homeownership rate was 50.4%.

Most people in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC borders Mount Holly City PUMA, NC, Charlotte City (Central) PUMA, NC, Charlotte City (Northeast) PUMA, NC, Charlotte City (Southwest) PUMA, NC, Huntersville, Cornelius & Davidson Towns PUMA, NC, and Matthews Town (South) PUMA, NC.

United States North Carolina

Population & Diversity

Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC is home to a population of 127k people, from which 90.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 13.7% of Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (17.4k people).

In 2021, there were 4.35 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (79.2k people) in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.2k White (Non-Hispanic) and 14.9k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC are Spanish (17,210 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (1,597 households), and Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages (821 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

65,390

Women

51.6%

61,441

Men

48.4%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 126,831 inhabitants, with 48.4% men, and 51.6% women.

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

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Citizenship

90.5%

2021 Citizenship

91.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 90.5% of Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC was 91.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
79.2k ± 3.49k
White (Non-Hispanic)
18.2k ± 1.65k
Other (Hispanic)
14.9k ± 1.76k

16%

Hispanic Population

20.3k people

16% of the people in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC are hispanic (20.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,704 ± 1,652 people
El Salvador
2,291 ± 1,164 people
Honduras
1,450 ± 930 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 4,704 Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC residents, followed by El Salvador with 2,291 and Honduras with 1,450.

Foreign-Born Population

13.7%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

17.4k people

13%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

16.5k people

As of 2021, 13.7% of Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC residents (17.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC was 13%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
17,210 households (14.4%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
1,597 households (1.34%)
Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages
821 households (0.688%)

20.5% of the households in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC 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 Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC was Spanish. 14.4% of the households in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,848 ± 348
Gulf War (2001-)
1,263 ± 370
Gulf War (1990s)
1,026 ± 270

Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.46 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC employs 58k people. The largest industries in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC are Construction (5,190 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,147 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,368 people), and the highest paying industries are Plastics product manufacturing ($105,969), Miscellaneous fabricated metal products manufacturing ($80,603), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($78,545).

Males in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.12 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,023. The income inequality in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.379, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,946

Women

52.2%

27,382

Men

47.8%

The workforce of Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC in 2020 was 57,328 people, with 52.2% woman, and 47.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC.

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Occupations

58k

2021 Value

1.19%

1 Year growth

± 1.19%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 1.19%, from 57.3k employees to 58k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC, are Customer service representatives (2,380 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,286 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,067 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (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

58k

2021 Value

1.19%

1 Year growth

± 1.19%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 1.19%, from 57.3k employees to 58k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC, are Construction (5,190 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,147 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,368 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,440

Median earning men ± $1,029

$31,813

Median earning women ± $1,017

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,500), Public Administration ($50,913), and Information ($41,470).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,405), Public Administration ($45,671), and Information ($43,314).

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 North Carolina. 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 North Carolina.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($49.7B) and Machinery ($44.5B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$462B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% to $926B by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$32.8B
Virginia
$26.1B
Georgia
$18.1B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $32.8B, followed by Virginia with $26.1B and Georgia and $18.1B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina 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

Voting results are not available for Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.881%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina 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 North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC awarded 309 degrees. The student population of Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 502 male students and 741 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC are Black or African American (269 and 87.3%), followed by Unknown (24 and 7.79%), Hispanic or Latino (9 and 2.92%), and White (5 and 1.62%).

The largest universities in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Johnson C Smith University (267 and 86.4%), Empire Beauty School-Charlotte (29 and 9.39%), and No Grease Barber School (13 and 4.21%).

The most popular majors in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC are Social Work (64 and 20.7%), General Business Administration & Management (49 and 15.9%), and General Cosmetology (29 and 9.39%).

The median tuition cost in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC for private four year colleges is $16,174.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 44.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,243 (40.4% men and 59.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,243 students enrolled in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC, 40.4% men and 59.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 890 records, of which 60.1% were women and 39.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Social Work
24 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
49 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
24 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC was Social Work with 24 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Johnson C Smith University
267 degrees awarded
Empire Beauty School-Charlotte
29 degrees awarded
No Grease Barber School
13 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Johnson C Smith University with 267 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 86 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC, which is 0.386 times less than the 223 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 269 degrees mean that there were 11.2 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 24 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 ($16,174) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,770) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) 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, 1.35% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.16% 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 Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (26k), Some college (25.7k), and Secondary Education (16.9k).

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 Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC was $146,500 in 2021, which is 0.598 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $133,500 to $146,500, a 9.74% increase. The homeownership rate in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC is 50.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 25.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC is $45,575. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $128,604, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $120,640 and $112,051.

Housing

Property

$146,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,833

$24,194

Median Property Taxes

±$1,258

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 Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

50.4%

Homeownership

2021

64.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 50.4% of the housing units in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 50.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC 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 Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $128,604, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $120,640 and $112,051.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC 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.

$45,575

Median Household Income

± $1,403

48k

Number of Households

± 1,800

In 2021, the median household income of the 48k households in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC grew to $45,575 from the previous year's value of $42,221.

The following chart displays the households in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC 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 $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

0.379

2021 Wage GINI in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC

0.379

2020 Wage GINI in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC

In 2021, the income inequality in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC was 0.379 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0154% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (71.4%)
Worked At Home (14.6%)
Carpooled (8.48%)

In 2021, 71.4% of workers in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.6%) and those who carpooled to work (8.48%).

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

25.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (25.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.27% of the workforce in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC (20k 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 Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC is Black, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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

81.8% of the population of Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 38.2% on employee plans, 23.9% on Medicaid, 8.13% on Medicare, 9.8% on non-group plans, and 1.78% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1399 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.427% decrease from the previous year (1405 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1710 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 363 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,399 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,399 patients per year. This represents a 0.427% decrease from the previous year (1,405 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.7% under 18 years, 24.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.5% were men and 53.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

18.2%

Uninsured

38.2%

Employer Coverage

23.9%

Medicaid

8.13%

Medicare

9.8%

Non-Group

1.78%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Charlotte City (Northwest) PUMA, NC grew by 6.31% from 17.2% to 18.2%.

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