Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL

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2020 Population

158,055

1.02% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

46.7

1.08% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

20%

6.6% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$41,279

6% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$114,000

13.8% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

49,445

0.323% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL had a population of 158k people with a median age of 46.7 and a median household income of $41,279. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL grew from 156,461 to 158,055, a 1.02% increase and its median household income grew from $38,943 to $41,279, a 6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (58.8%), White (Hispanic) (19.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.99%), Other (Hispanic) (5.73%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.08%).

25.4% of the households in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL 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.

92.9% of the residents in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Southwest Heartland--Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL are South Florida State College (611 degrees awarded in 2020) and UR Beauty & Barber Academy (14 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL was $114,000, and the homeownership rate was 73.7%.

Most people in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL was 2 cars per household.

Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL borders Charlotte County PUMA, FL, Hillsborough County (South County) PUMA, FL, Manatee County (North) PUMA, FL, Manatee County (South) PUMA, FL, Highlands (South & East), Okeechobee, Hendry & Glades Counties PUMA, FL, Polk County (South) PUMA, FL, and Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL.

Population & Diversity

Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL is home to a population of 158k people, from which 92.9% are citizens. As of 2020, 12.3% of Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL residents were born outside of the country (19.5k people).

In 2020, there were 3.01 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (92.9k people) in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 30.8k White (Hispanic) and 15.8k 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 Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL are Spanish (34,623 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (825 households), and Haitian (349 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

77,200

Women

48.9%

80,637

Men

51.1%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 157,837 inhabitants, with 51.1% men, and 48.9% women.

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

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Citizenship

92.9%

2020 Citizenship

92.8%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 92.9% of Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL was 92.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
92.9k ± 1.23k
White (Hispanic)
30.8k ± 1.44k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
15.8k ± 519

27.6%

Hispanic Population

43.6k people

27.6% of the people in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL are hispanic (43.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
7,942 ± 2,132 people
Cuba
2,242 ± 1,154 people
Canada
1,384 ± 909 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL was Mexico, the natal country of 7,942 Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL residents, followed by Cuba with 2,242 and Canada with 1,384.

Foreign-Born Population

12.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

19.5k people

12.1%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

18.9k people

As of 2020, 12.3% of Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL residents (19.5k 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 Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL was 12.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
34,623 households (23.1%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
825 households (0.55%)
Haitian
349 households (0.233%)

25.4% of the households in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher 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 Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL was Spanish. 23.1% of the households in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,697 ± 467
Korea
1,533 ± 305
Gulf War (1990s)
1,224 ± 261

Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.06 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL employs 49.4k people. The largest industries in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL are Construction (5,072 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,809 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,849 people), and the highest paying industries are Agricultural chemical manufacturing ($240,725), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($177,304), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($150,817).

Males in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL have an average income that is 1.14 times higher than the average income of females, which is $38,939. The income inequality in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.434, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

22,207

Women

44.9%

27,238

Men

55.1%

The workforce of Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL in 2020 was 49,445 people, with 44.9% woman, and 55.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL.

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Occupations

49.4k

2020 Value

−0.323%

1 Year decline

± −0.323%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL declined at a rate of −0.323%, from 49.6k employees to 49.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL, are Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (2,087 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,505 people), and Construction laborers (1,468 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (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

49.4k

2020 Value

−0.323%

1 Year decline

± −0.323%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL declined at a rate of −0.323%, from 49.6k employees to 49.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL, are Construction (5,072 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,809 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,849 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL, though some of these residents may live in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$30,317

Median earning men ± $1,465

$25,060

Median earning women ± $1,534

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($43,929), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,375), and Wholesale Trade ($38,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,195), Public Administration ($38,306), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($38,280).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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 Florida. 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 Florida.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $94.8B, followed by Electronics ($62.6B) and Pharmaceuticals ($59.6B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$688B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $688B. This is expected to increase 105% to $1.41T by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$24.9B
California
$19.2B
Texas
$15.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $24.9B, followed by California with $19.2B and Texas and $15.8B.

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

Civics

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 27 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

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

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 27 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 Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL awarded 625 degrees. The student population of Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 907 male students and 1,819 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL are White (284 and 46.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (233 and 37.8%), Black or African American (65 and 10.6%), and Asian (13 and 2.11%).

The largest universities in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL by number of degrees awarded are South Florida State College (611 and 97.8%) and UR Beauty & Barber Academy (14 and 2.24%).

The most popular majors in Southwest Heartland--Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (267 and 42.7%), Criminal Justice - Police Science (35 and 5.6%), and Entrepreneurial Studies (34 and 5.44%).

The median tuition cost in Southwest Heartland--Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL for a public four year colleges is $3,135 for in-state students and $11,829 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 2,726 students enrolled in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL, 33.3% men and 66.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,189 records, of which 64.5% were women and 35.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
17 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
7 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
267 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Southwest Heartland--Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL was Registered Nursing with 17 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Southwest Heartland--Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

South Florida State College
611 degrees awarded
UR Beauty & Barber Academy
14 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was South Florida State College with 611 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 261 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL, which is 0.717 times less than the 364 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 284 degrees mean that there were 1.22 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 233 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

Public, 4-year or above ($3,135) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($30) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,220) 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, 1.42% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.42% 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 Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (52.2k), Some college (24.1k), and Secondary Education (22.9k).

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 Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL was $114,000 in 2020, which is 0.496 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $100,200 to $114,000, a 13.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL is 73.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL have an average commute time of 22.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL is $41,279. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL was Weston, Pembroke Pines (Northwest) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $110,889, followed by Coral Gables City, Pinecrest Village & Kendall (South) PUMA, FL and Wellington Village & Agricultural Reserve PUMA, FL, with respective values of $102,356 and $97,175.

Housing

Property

$114,000

Median Property Value 2020

±$5,229

$43,061

Median Property Taxes

±$1,688

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 Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.7%

Homeownership

2020

65.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 73.7% of the housing units in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL 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 Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL was Weston, Pembroke Pines (Northwest) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $110,889, followed by Coral Gables City, Pinecrest Village & Kendall (South) PUMA, FL and Wellington Village & Agricultural Reserve PUMA, FL, with respective values of $102,356 and $97,175.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL 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.

$41,279

Median Household Income

± $1,720

58.5k

Number of Households

± 1,979

In 2020, the median household income of the 58.5k households in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL grew to $41,279 from the previous year's value of $38,943.

The following chart displays the households in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL 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

0.434

2020 Wage GINI in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL

0.448

2019 Wage GINI in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL

In 2020, the income inequality in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL was 0.434 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.16% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (76.8%)
Carpooled (12.8%)
Worked At Home (5.44%)

In 2020, 76.8% of workers in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.8%) and those who worked at home (5.44%).

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

22.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL have a shorter commute time (22.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.66% of the workforce in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL (30.6k out of 152k 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 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL 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

86% of the population of Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL has health coverage, with 24.2% on employee plans, 25.5% on Medicaid, 20.8% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 1.9% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Florida was $8,076 in 2014. This is a 5.05% increase from the previous year ($7,688).

Primary care physicians in Florida see 1385 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.435% increase from the previous year (1379 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1645 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 592 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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

1,385 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Florida

Primary care physicians in Florida see an average of 1,385 patients per year. This represents a 0.435% increase from the previous year (1,379 patients).

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

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Florida 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 20.7% under 18 years, 17.3% between 18 and 34 years, 32.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 29.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

14%

Uninsured

24.2%

Employer Coverage

25.5%

Medicaid

20.8%

Medicare

13.7%

Non-Group

1.9%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL grew by 7.46% from 13% to 14%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Highlands (Northwest), DeSoto & Hardee Counties PUMA, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.