Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX

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2021 Population

130,762

0.039% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.5

1.05% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

17.4%

0.594% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$54,693

5.29% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$136,300

5.41% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

48,424

1.03% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX had a population of 131k people with a median age of 38.5 and a median household income of $54,693. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX declined from 130,813 to 130,762, a −0.039% decrease and its median household income grew from $51,944 to $54,693, a 5.29% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (41.1%), White (Hispanic) (39%), Two+ (Hispanic) (9.95%), Other (Hispanic) (3.38%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.97%).

29.8% of the households in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.1% of the residents in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX are Coastal Bend College (637 degrees awarded in 2021) and Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics (73 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX was $136,300, and the homeownership rate was 70.1%.

Most people in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.

Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX borders Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission (North) & Wilson & Karnes Counties PUMA, TX, Victoria & Calhoun Counties PUMA, TX, South Texas Development Council (South) & Coastal Bend COG (West) PUMA, TX, Nueces CountyCorpus Christi City (Outer) PUMA, TX, and Coastal Bend COG (Southeast) & Willacy County PUMA, TX.

United States Texas

Population & Diversity

Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX is home to a population of 131k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.07% of Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (5.32k people).

In 2021, there were 1.05 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (53.8k people) in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 51k White (Hispanic) and 13k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX are Spanish (34,847 households), German (329 households), and Vietnamese (202 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

60,918

Women

46.7%

69,664

Men

53.3%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 130,582 inhabitants, with 53.3% men, and 46.7% women.

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

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Citizenship

98.1%

2021 Citizenship

97.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.1% of Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
53.8k ± 187
White (Hispanic)
51k ± 1.7k
Two+ (Hispanic)
13k ± 1.55k

52.9%

Hispanic Population

69.1k people

52.9% of the people in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX are hispanic (69.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,235 ± 1,379 people
Philippines
352 ± 460 people
Colombia
187 ± 335 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX was Mexico, the natal country of 3,235 Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX residents, followed by Philippines with 352 and Colombia with 187.

Foreign-Born Population

4.07%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.32k people

4.78%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.25k people

As of 2021, 4.07% of Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX residents (5.32k 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 Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX was 4.78%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
34,847 households (28.4%)
German
329 households (0.268%)
Vietnamese
202 households (0.165%)

29.8% of the households in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher 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 Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX was Spanish. 28.4% of the households in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,229 ± 327
Gulf War (2001-)
2,230 ± 451
Gulf War (1990s)
1,816 ± 444

Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.45 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX employs 48.4k people. The largest industries in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX are Construction (5,635 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,363 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,214 people), and the highest paying industries are Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping & payroll services ($185,551), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($161,508), and Hardware stores ($142,417).

Males in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.58 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,821. The income inequality in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.472, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

22,375

Women

46.7%

25,554

Men

53.3%

The workforce of Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX in 2020 was 47,929 people, with 46.7% woman, and 53.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX.

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Occupations

48.4k

2021 Value

1.03%

1 Year growth

± 1.03%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX grew at a rate of 1.03%, from 47.9k employees to 48.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,583 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,485 people), and Cashiers (1,443 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

48.4k

2021 Value

1.03%

1 Year growth

± 1.03%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX grew at a rate of 1.03%, from 47.9k employees to 48.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX, are Construction (5,635 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,363 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,214 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX, though some of these residents may live in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,940

Median earning men ± $2,021

$27,090

Median earning women ± $1,679

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($67,797), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($63,047), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,276).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($62,188), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($41,813), and Public Administration ($36,776).

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 Texas. 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 Texas.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$255B
Gasoline
$212B
Fuel oils
$180B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $255B, followed by Gasoline ($212B) and Fuel oils ($180B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.26T

2020 Value in Texas

$4.54T

Projected 2050 Value in Texas

101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 101% to $4.54T by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$77.7B
California
$68.4B
Michigan
$58.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $77.7B, followed by California with $68.4B and Michigan and $58.4B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

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

Texas is currently represented by 38 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

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.12%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

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

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

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

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX awarded 710 degrees. The student population of Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,467 male students and 2,530 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX are Hispanic or Latino (535 and 75.4%), followed by White (131 and 18.5%), Two or More Races (19 and 2.68%), and Black or African American (10 and 1.41%).

The largest universities in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX by number of degrees awarded are Coastal Bend College (637 and 89.7%) and Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics (73 and 10.3%).

The most popular majors in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX are General Studies (242 and 34.1%), Welding Technology (81 and 11.4%), and Registered Nursing (67 and 9.44%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 3,997 students enrolled in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX, 36.7% men and 63.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 3,005 records, of which 64.6% were women and 35.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Dental Hygiene
27 degrees awarded
General Studies
242 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
67 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX was Dental Hygiene with 27 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Coastal Bend College
637 degrees awarded
Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics
73 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Coastal Bend College with 637 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 210 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX, which is 0.42 times less than the 500 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 535 degrees mean that there were 4.08 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 131 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, 2-year ($3,960) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($558) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,000) 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, 0.88% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.11% 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 Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (34.9k), Some college (26k), and Secondary Education (19.1k).

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 Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX was $136,300 in 2021, which is 0.557 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $129,300 to $136,300, a 5.41% increase. The homeownership rate in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX is 70.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 22.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX is $54,693. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $145,244, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Frisco City (East) & Prosper Town PUMA, TX, with respective values of $138,393 and $128,526.

Housing

Property

$136,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,367

$31,526

Median Property Taxes

±$1,326

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 Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.1%

Homeownership

2021

64.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.1% of the housing units in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $145,244, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Frisco City (East) & Prosper Town PUMA, TX, with respective values of $138,393 and $128,526.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$54,693

Median Household Income

± $2,603

44.9k

Number of Households

± 1,767

In 2021, the median household income of the 44.9k households in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX grew to $54,693 from the previous year's value of $51,944.

The following chart displays the households in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.472

2021 Wage GINI in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX

0.47

2020 Wage GINI in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX

In 2021, the income inequality in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.379% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (84.7%)
Carpooled (7.42%)
Worked At Home (5.49%)

In 2021, 84.7% of workers in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.42%) and those who worked at home (5.49%).

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 Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX have a shorter commute time (22.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.75% of the workforce in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX (21.2k out of 122k 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 35 - 44, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX 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

83.7% of the population of Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 39% on employee plans, 17.6% on Medicaid, 13.8% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 2.51% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1629 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.792% decrease from the previous year (1642 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1660 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 759 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,629 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Texas

Primary care physicians in Texas see an average of 1,629 patients per year. This represents a 0.792% 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 Texas in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.7% under 18 years, 19.1% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.9% were men and 49.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

16.3%

Uninsured

39%

Employer Coverage

17.6%

Medicaid

13.8%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

2.51%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX declined by 4.31% from 17% to 16.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.