Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK

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2021 Population

106,970

0.555% 1-year decline

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

US Senator

Markwayne Mullin

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

36.2

0.836% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

17.1%

0.285% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$53,494

6.39% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$114,200

5.06% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

43,259

0.0924% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK had a population of 107k people with a median age of 36.2 and a median household income of $53,494. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK declined from 107,567 to 106,970, a −0.555% decrease and its median household income grew from $50,282 to $53,494, a 6.39% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK are White (Non-Hispanic) (69.8%), White (Hispanic) (8.11%), Other (Hispanic) (4.82%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.45%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.23%).

11.6% of the households in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK 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.

97.8% of the residents in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK are Southwestern Oklahoma State University (1,286 degrees awarded in 2021), Western Oklahoma State College (265 degrees), and Western Technology Center (198 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK was $114,200, and the homeownership rate was 67.3%.

Most people in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK was 2 cars per household.

Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK borders Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK, Stephens, Caddo, Comanche (North), Tillman, Jefferson & Cotton Counties PUMA, OK, Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX, and North Texas Regional Planning Commission (Outside Wichita County) & Wise County PUMA, TX.

United States Oklahoma

Population & Diversity

Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK is home to a population of 107k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.25% of Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK residents were born outside of the country (4.54k people).

In 2021, there were 8.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (74.7k people) in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.68k White (Hispanic) and 5.16k 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 Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK are Spanish (10,085 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (282 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (248 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

52,304

Women

49%

54,465

Men

51%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 106,769 inhabitants, with 51% men, and 49% women.

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

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Citizenship

97.8%

2021 Citizenship

97.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.8% of Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK

White (Non-Hispanic)
74.7k ± 122
White (Hispanic)
8.68k ± 967
Other (Hispanic)
5.16k ± 889

17.7%

Hispanic Population

18.9k people

17.7% of the people in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK are hispanic (18.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,695 ± 1,258 people
Vietnam
156 ± 306 people
Germany
134 ± 284 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK was Mexico, the natal country of 2,695 Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK residents, followed by Vietnam with 156 and Germany with 134.

Foreign-Born Population

4.25%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.54k people

4.34%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.67k people

As of 2021, 4.25% of Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK residents (4.54k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK was 4.34%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
10,085 households (10.1%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
282 households (0.282%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
248 households (0.248%)

11.6% of the households in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK 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 Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK was Spanish. 10.1% of the households in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,093 ± 261
Gulf War (2001-)
1,674 ± 333
Gulf War (1990s)
1,217 ± 219

Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.25 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK employs 43.3k people. The largest industries in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK are Restaurants & Food Services (3,105 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,958 people), and Support activities for mining (2,612 people), and the highest paying industries are Lawn & garden equipment & supplies stores ($120,796), Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($119,771), and Support activities for agriculture & forestry ($109,720).

Males in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK have an average income that is 1.53 times higher than the average income of females, which is $39,921. The income inequality in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK (measured using the Gini index) is 0.454, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

19,604

Women

45.3%

23,695

Men

54.7%

The workforce of Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK in 2020 was 43,299 people, with 45.3% woman, and 54.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK.

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Occupations

43.3k

2021 Value

−0.0924%

1 Year decline

± −0.0924%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK declined at a rate of −0.0924%, from 43.3k employees to 43.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK, are Cashiers (1,773 people), Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,346 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,275 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oklahoma (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

43.3k

2021 Value

−0.0924%

1 Year decline

± −0.0924%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK declined at a rate of −0.0924%, from 43.3k employees to 43.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,105 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,958 people), and Support activities for mining (2,612 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK, though some of these residents may live in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,070

Median earning men ± $1,716

$26,247

Median earning women ± $962

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($61,571), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,057), and Manufacturing ($51,580).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($43,839), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($39,841), and Public Administration ($37,517).

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 Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Coal-n.e.c.
$21.2B
Mixed freight
$16.9B
Machinery
$11.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Oklahoma product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $21.2B, followed by Mixed freight ($16.9B) and Machinery ($11.6B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$170B

2020 Value in Oklahoma

$311B

Projected 2050 Value in Oklahoma

82.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Oklahoma trade was $170B. This is expected to increase 82.4% to $311B by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$33.7B
Kansas
$11B
California
$5.32B

In 2020, the top outbound Oklahoma domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $33.7B, followed by Kansas with $11B and California and $5.32B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.58%).

James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin are the senators currently representing the state of Oklahoma. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 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 Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK. Showing the available data for Oklahoma.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (65.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.58%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.58%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oklahoma

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James Lankford

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Tom Coburn.

Markwayne Mullin

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2023
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Jim Inhofe.

James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin are the senators currently representing Oklahoma.

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Oklahoma

Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 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 Oklahoma have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK awarded 1,899 degrees. The student population of Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,628 male students and 4,162 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK are White (1,168 and 63.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (231 and 12.5%), Two or More Races (177 and 9.59%), and Black or African American (84 and 4.55%).

The largest universities in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK by number of degrees awarded are Southwestern Oklahoma State University (1,286 and 67.7%), Western Oklahoma State College (265 and 14%), and Western Technology Center (198 and 10.4%).

The most popular majors in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK are Registered Nursing (293 and 15.4%), General Business Administration & Management (156 and 8.21%), and General Health Services (80 and 4.21%).

The median tuition cost in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK for a public four year colleges is $6,368 for in-state students and $13,478 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK, the percentage of applicants admitted was 94.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 35.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 6,790 (38.7% men and 61.3% 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 2021 there were 6,790 students enrolled in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK, 38.7% men and 61.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,200 records, of which 63% were women and 37% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
84 degrees awarded
Pharmaceutical Sciences
79 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
175 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK was General Business Administration & Management with 84 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Southwestern Oklahoma State University
1,286 degrees awarded
Western Oklahoma State College
265 degrees awarded
Western Technology Center
198 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southwestern Oklahoma State University with 1,286 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 691 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK, which is 0.572 times less than the 1,208 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,168 degrees mean that there were 5.06 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 231 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 ($6,368) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,226) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,600) 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, 0.417% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.654% 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 Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (27.6k), Some college (21.8k), and Secondary Education (13.8k).

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 Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK was $114,200 in 2021, which is 0.466 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $108,700 to $114,200, a 5.06% increase. The homeownership rate in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK is 67.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK have an average commute time of 19.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK is $53,494. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK was Edmond & Oklahoma City (North Central) Cities PUMA, OK with a value of $80,925, followed by Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK and Claremore City PUMA, OK, with respective values of $76,973 and $74,853.

Housing

Property

$114,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,114

$27,096

Median Property Taxes

±$1,038

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 Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.3%

Homeownership

2021

67.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 67.3% of the housing units in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK 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 Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK was Edmond & Oklahoma City (North Central) Cities PUMA, OK with a value of $80,925, followed by Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK and Claremore City PUMA, OK, with respective values of $76,973 and $74,853.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK 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.

$53,494

Median Household Income

± $1,372

40.2k

Number of Households

± 1,416

In 2021, the median household income of the 40.2k households in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK grew to $53,494 from the previous year's value of $50,282.

The following chart displays the households in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK 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

0.454

2021 Wage GINI in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK

0.442

2020 Wage GINI in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK

In 2021, the income inequality in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.77% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.2%)
Carpooled (10.8%)
Worked At Home (3.71%)

In 2021, 81.2% of workers in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.8%) and those who worked at home (3.71%).

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

19.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK have a shorter commute time (19.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.43% of the workforce in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK (17.1k out of 100k 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 Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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

86.3% of the population of Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK has health coverage, with 42.2% on employee plans, 14.9% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 14.1% on non-group plans, and 3.1% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Oklahoma see 1627 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.914% decrease from the previous year (1642 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1601 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 237 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,627 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oklahoma

Primary care physicians in Oklahoma see an average of 1,627 patients per year. This represents a 0.914% decrease 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 Oklahoma in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.3% under 18 years, 21.2% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

13.7%

Uninsured

42.2%

Employer Coverage

14.9%

Medicaid

12%

Medicare

14.1%

Non-Group

3.1%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Southwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK grew by 0.115% from 13.7% to 13.7%.

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