Sussex County PUMA, NJ

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Population

142,966

0.748% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

Median Age

44.5

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Median Household Income

$90,728

1.45% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$265,900

0.72% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

71,486

0.419% 1-year decline

About

In 2018, Sussex County PUMA, NJ had a population of 143k people with a median age of 44.5 and a median household income of $90,728. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Sussex County PUMA, NJ declined from 144,043 to 142,966, a -0.748% decrease and its median household income grew from $89,434 to $90,728, a 1.45% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sussex County PUMA, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.8%), White (Hispanic) (6.12%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.08%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.25%). 9.55% of the people in Sussex County PUMA, NJ speak a non-English language, and 97.8% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sussex County PUMA, NJ are Sussex County Community College (467 degrees awarded in 2017).

The median property value in Sussex County PUMA, NJ is $265,900, and the homeownership rate is 82.5%. Most people in Sussex County PUMA, NJ commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 36.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Sussex County PUMA, NJ is 2 cars per household.

Sussex County PUMA, NJ borders Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ, Dover Town & Kinnelon Borough PUMA, NJ, Morris County (West) PUMA, NJ, Warren County PUMA, NJ, Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY, Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY, Monroe County PUMA, PA, and Pike, Wayne & Susquehanna Counties PUMA, PA.

United States New Jersey

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of New Jersey across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 55.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Gary Johnson (1.87%). The most partisan county was Essex County, NJ with 77.5% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Sussex County PUMA, NJ. Showing the available data for New Jersey.

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2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (55.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.4%)
Republican Party
Gary Johnson (1.87%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 55.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Gary Johnson (1.87%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of New Jersey.

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Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for New Jersey

55.5% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in New Jersey

Essex County, NJ
77.5% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Hudson County, NJ
74.7% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Mercer County, NJ
66.9% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in New Jersey was Essex County, NJ with 77.5% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in New Jersey colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from New Jersey

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Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who had become Governor of New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

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

US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 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 New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

Sussex County PUMA, NJ is home to a population of 143k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2018, 7.89% of Sussex County PUMA, NJ residents were born outside of the country (11.3k people).

In 2018, there were 14.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (124k people) in Sussex County PUMA, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.75k White (Hispanic) and 2.98k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Sussex County PUMA, NJ are Spanish (5,856 speakers), Polish (1,380 speakers), and Italian (676 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sussex County PUMA, NJ

White (Non-Hispanic)
124k ± 174
White (Hispanic)
8.75k ± 476
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.98k ± 216

7.81%

Hispanic Population

11.2k people

7.81% of the people in Sussex County PUMA, NJ are hispanic (11.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Sussex County PUMA, NJ as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
5,856 speakers (4.29%)
Polish
1,380 speakers (1.01%)
Italian
676 speakers (0.495%)

9.55% of Sussex County PUMA, NJ citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 21.9%. In 2018, the most common non-English language spoken in Sussex County PUMA, NJ was Spanish. 4.29% of the overall population of Sussex County PUMA, NJ are native Spanish speakers. 1.01% speak Polish and 0.495% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

7.89%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

11.3k people

7.8%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

11.3k people

As of 2018, 7.89% of Sussex County PUMA, NJ residents (11.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sussex County PUMA, NJ was 7.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Sussex County PUMA, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.2

In 2018, the median age of all people in Sussex County PUMA, NJ was 44.5. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 44, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 50. But people in Sussex County PUMA, NJ are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Sussex County PUMA, NJ residents was 44.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Poland
644 ± 622 people
Italy
625 ± 612 people
Philippines
607 ± 604 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Sussex County PUMA, NJ was Poland, the natal country of 644 Sussex County PUMA, NJ residents, followed by Italy with 625 and Philippines with 607.

Citizenship

97.8%

2018 Citizenship

97.6%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 97.8% of Sussex County PUMA, NJ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Sussex County PUMA, NJ was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Sussex County PUMA, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,218 ± 283
Gulf War (2001-)
945 ± 226
Gulf War (1990s)
698 ± 204

Sussex County PUMA, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.41 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Sussex County PUMA, NJ is $90,728. In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Sussex County PUMA, NJ was Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ with a value of $153,199, followed by Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood Boroughs PUMA, NJ and Essex County (Southwest) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $147,821 and $144,550.

Males in Sussex County PUMA, NJ have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,065. The income inequality in Sussex County PUMA, NJ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Sussex County PUMA, NJ employs 71.5k people. The largest industries in Sussex County PUMA, NJ are Elementary & secondary schools (6,216 people), Construction (5,670 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,623 people), and the highest paying industries are Farm supplies merchant wholesalers ($269,949), Software publishing ($215,497), and Glass & glass product manufacturing ($180,827).

Wages

Median Household Income

$90,728

2018 value

± $2,127

1.45%

1 Year Growth

± 3.26%

Households in Sussex County PUMA, NJ have a median annual income of $90,728, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $89,434 in 2017, which represents a 1.45% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Sussex County PUMA, NJ compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$84,592

Average Male Salary in Sussex County PUMA, NJ

± $10,897

$62,065

Average Female Salary in Sussex County PUMA, NJ

± $7,740

In 2017, full-time male employees in Sussex County PUMA, NJ made 1.36 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Sussex County PUMA, NJ by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Sussex County PUMA, NJ

Asian
$75,641 ± $56,339
White
$63,115 ± $6,343
Black
$55,414 ± $32,776

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Sussex County PUMA, NJ workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.2 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Sussex County PUMA, NJ.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Sussex County PUMA, NJ by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.467

2017 Wage GINI in Sussex County PUMA, NJ

0.469

2016 Wage GINI in Sussex County PUMA, NJ

In 2017, the income inequality in Sussex County PUMA, NJ was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.431% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Sussex County PUMA, NJ was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Sussex County PUMA, NJ in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Sussex County PUMA, NJ across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Sussex County PUMA, NJ was Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ with a value of $153,199, followed by Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood Boroughs PUMA, NJ and Essex County (Southwest) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $147,821 and $144,550.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Sussex County PUMA, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 45 - 54

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

5.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sussex County PUMA, NJ (7.22k out of 142k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
6,301 ± 484
Hispanic
842 ± 240
Black
464 ± 165

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sussex County PUMA, NJ is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

71.5k

2017 Value

-0.419%

1 Year decline

± -0.419%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Sussex County PUMA, NJ declined at a rate of -0.419%, from 71.8k employees to 71.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sussex County PUMA, NJ, are Miscellaneous managers (2,283 people), Secretaries & administrative assistants (2,171 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (2,153 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sussex County PUMA, NJ.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Sussex County PUMA, NJ, by number of employees, are Miscellaneous managers (2,283 people), Secretaries & administrative assistants (2,171 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (2,153 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Sussex County PUMA, NJ has an unusually high number of residents working as Animal trainers (6.1 times higher than expected), Stationary engineers & boiler operators (3.48 times), and Court, municipal, & license clerks (3.45 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Sussex County PUMA, NJ, by average salary, are Producers & directors ($200,926), Physicians & surgeons ($185,155), and Chief executives & legislators ($179,487).

Industries

Employment by Industries

71.5k

2017 Value

-0.419%

1 Year decline

± -0.419%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Sussex County PUMA, NJ declined at a rate of -0.419%, from 71.8k employees to 71.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sussex County PUMA, NJ, are Elementary & secondary schools (6,216 people), Construction (5,670 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,623 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sussex County PUMA, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Sussex County PUMA, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Sussex County PUMA, NJ, by number of employees, are Elementary & secondary schools (6,216 people), Construction (5,670 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,623 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Sussex County PUMA, NJ has an unusually high number of Soap, cleaning compound, & cosmetics manufacturing (4.17 times higher than expected), Electronic & precision equipment repair and maintenance (3.09 times), and Fuel dealers (3.01 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Sussex County PUMA, NJ, by average salary, are Farm supplies merchant wholesalers ($269,949), Software publishing ($215,497), and Glass & glass product manufacturing ($180,827).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2015, the top outbound New Jersey product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $48.1B, followed by Electronics ($36.5B) and Motorized vehicles ($35.3B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New Jersey.

$467B

2015 Value in New Jersey

$734B

Projected 2045 Value in New Jersey

57.1% growth

In 2015, total outbound New Jersey trade was $467B. This is expected to increase 57.1% to $734B by 2045.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$70.5B
Pennsylvania
$48.9B
California
$16.6B

In 2015, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $70.5B, followed by Pennsylvania with $48.9B and California and $16.6B.

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

Education

In 2017, universities in Sussex County PUMA, NJ awarded 467 degrees. The student population of Sussex County PUMA, NJ is skewed towards men, with 1,265 male students and 1,264 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sussex County PUMA, NJ are White (397 and 85%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (36 and 7.71%), Two or More Races (14 and 3%), and Asian (8 and 1.71%).

The largest universities in Sussex County PUMA, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Sussex County Community College (467 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Sussex County PUMA, NJ are Liberal Arts & Sciences (207 and 44.3%), General Business Administration & Management (63 and 13.5%), and Biological & Physical Sciences (55 and 11.8%).

The median tuition costs in Sussex County PUMA, NJ are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
204 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
63 degree-majorss awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
55 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Sussex County PUMA, NJ was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 204 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Sussex County PUMA, NJ according to their major.

Universities

Sussex County Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

467 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Sussex County PUMA, NJ institution with the largest number of graduating students was Sussex County Community College with 467 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

192

Degrees Awarded to Men

275

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 192 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sussex County PUMA, NJ, which is 0.698 times less than the 275 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Sussex County PUMA, NJ by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
397 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
36 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
14 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Sussex County PUMA, NJ were to White students. These 397 degrees mean that there were 11 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 36 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Sussex County PUMA, NJ was $265,900 in 2018, which is 1.16 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $264,000 to $265,900, a 0.72% increase. The homeownership rate in Sussex County PUMA, NJ is 82.5%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Sussex County PUMA, NJ have an average commute time of 36.2 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Sussex County PUMA, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$265,900

2018 Median

± $3,544

$264,000

2017 Median

± $3,615

In 2018, the median property value in Sussex County PUMA, NJ grew to to $265,900 from the previous year's value of $264,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Sussex County PUMA, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sussex County PUMA, NJ the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$90,728

Median Household Income

± $2,127

53.6k

Number of Households

± 1,279

In 2018, the median household income of the 53.6k households in Sussex County PUMA, NJ grew to $90,728 from the previous year's value of $89,434.

The following chart displays the households in Sussex County PUMA, NJ 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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Sussex County PUMA, NJ distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sussex County PUMA, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

82.5%

2018 Homeownership

82.7%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 82.5% of the housing units in Sussex County PUMA, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 82.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Sussex County PUMA, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

36.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sussex County PUMA, NJ have a longer commute time (36.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 7.5% of the workforce in Sussex County PUMA, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Sussex County PUMA, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
83.8%
Carpooled
7.17%
Worked At Home
5.51%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Sussex County PUMA, NJ was Drove Alone (83.8%), followed by those who Carpooled (7.17%) and those who Worked At Home (5.51%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Sussex County PUMA, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sussex County PUMA, NJ have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

Health

95.2% of the population of Sussex County PUMA, NJ has health coverage, with 62.2% on employee plans, 8.58% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 0.613% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New Jersey was $8,859 in 2014. This is a 4.91% increase from the previous year ($8,444).

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see 1184 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.11% increase from the previous year (1171 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1187 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 534 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Salem County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (12.1%). Additionally, Cumberland County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (34.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,184 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Jersey

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see an average of 1,184 patients per year. This represents a 1.11% increase from the previous year (1,171 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$8,859

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in New Jersey

$5,081

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,049

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,614

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in New Jersey (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.91%, from $8,444 to $8,859.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

4.79%

Uninsured

62.2%

Employer Coverage

8.58%

Medicaid

12.9%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

0.613%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sussex County PUMA, NJ declined by 33.3% from 7.17% to 4.79%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Sussex County PUMA, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.