Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC

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2021 Population

107,025

1.8% 1-year decline

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

33.1

1.22% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

23%

3.79% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$44,930

5.84% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$137,300

2.92% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

46,798

1.47% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC had a population of 107k people with a median age of 33.1 and a median household income of $44,930. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC declined from 108,983 to 107,025, a −1.8% decrease and its median household income grew from $42,451 to $44,930, a 5.84% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (44%), White (Non-Hispanic) (35.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.37%), White (Hispanic) (4.52%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.09%).

12.3% of the households in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.3% of the residents in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Cumberland County (Central)--Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC are Fayetteville Technical Community College (3,625 degrees awarded in 2021), Fayetteville State University (1,407 degrees), and Methodist University (408 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC was $137,300, and the homeownership rate was 41.8%.

Most people in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC borders Hope Mills & Spring Lake Towns PUMA, NC and Fayetteville City (West) PUMA, NC.

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United States North Carolina

Population & Diversity

Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC is home to a population of 107k people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.01% of Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (8.57k people).

In 2021, there were 1.25 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (47.1k people) in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 37.7k White (Non-Hispanic) and 5.74k Two+ (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 Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC are Spanish (6,666 households), Korean (710 households), and German (667 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

56,205

Women

52.6%

50,610

Men

47.4%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 106,815 inhabitants, with 47.4% men, and 52.6% women.

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

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Citizenship

96.3%

2021 Citizenship

96.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.3% of Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
47.1k ± 1.61k
White (Non-Hispanic)
37.7k ± 1.37k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.74k ± 1.01k

9.99%

Hispanic Population

10.7k people

9.99% of the people in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC are hispanic (10.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Jamaica
824 ± 702 people
Korea
738 ± 665 people
Mexico
652 ± 625 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC was Jamaica, the natal country of 824 Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC residents, followed by Korea with 738 and Mexico with 652.

Foreign-Born Population

8.01%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

8.57k people

7.93%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

8.64k people

As of 2021, 8.01% of Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC residents (8.57k 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 Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC was 7.93%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,666 households (6.69%)
Korean
710 households (0.712%)
German
667 households (0.669%)

12.3% of the households in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC was Spanish. 6.69% of the households in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
5,128 ± 515
Vietnam
3,232 ± 366
Gulf War (1990s)
2,794 ± 319

Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.59 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC employs 46.8k people. The largest industries in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC are U. S. Army (6,064 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,395 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,882 people), and the highest paying industries are Legal services ($84,011), Not specified manufacturing industries ($82,694), and Administration of human resource programs ($80,090).

Males in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.18 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,794. The income inequality in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.444, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

23,720

Women

49.9%

23,776

Men

50.1%

The workforce of Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC in 2020 was 47,496 people, with 49.9% woman, and 50.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC.

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Occupations

46.8k

2021 Value

−1.47%

1 Year decline

± −1.47%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −1.47%, from 47.5k employees to 46.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC, are Military, rank not specified (2,609 people), Cashiers (1,659 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,356 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

46.8k

2021 Value

−1.47%

1 Year decline

± −1.47%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −1.47%, from 47.5k employees to 46.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC, are U. S. Army (6,064 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,395 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,882 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$33,406

Median earning men ± $1,601

$27,660

Median earning women ± $1,736

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,762), Public Administration ($49,184), and Wholesale Trade ($46,300).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($46,707), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,878), and Wholesale Trade ($41,806).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

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

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$462B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

100% growth

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

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

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

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

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

Civics

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

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

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

2020 Election Results

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

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

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

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

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

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

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

Education

In 2021, universities in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC awarded 5,809 degrees. The student population of Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 6,889 male students and 12,411 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC are Black or African American (2,275 and 39.6%), followed by White (2,137 and 37.2%), Hispanic or Latino (668 and 11.6%), and Two or More Races (242 and 4.22%).

The largest universities in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Fayetteville Technical Community College (3,625 and 62.4%), Fayetteville State University (1,407 and 24.2%), and Methodist University (408 and 7.02%).

The most popular majors in Cumberland County (Central)--Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC are General Business Administration & Management (732 and 12.6%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (514 and 8.85%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (378 and 6.51%).

The median tuition costs in Cumberland County (Central)--Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC are $6,000 for private four year colleges, and $2,982 and $14,590 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 19,300 (35.7% men and 64.3% 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 19,300 students enrolled in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC, 35.7% men and 64.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 8,401 records, of which 68% were women and 32% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
125 degree-majors awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
514 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
333 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Cumberland County (Central)--Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC was General Business Administration & Management with 125 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Cumberland County (Central)--Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Fayetteville Technical Community College
3,625 degrees awarded
Fayetteville State University
1,407 degrees awarded
Methodist University
408 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Fayetteville Technical Community College with 3,625 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,434 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC, which is 0.721 times less than the 3,375 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 2,275 degrees mean that there were 1.06 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 2,137 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($6,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,397) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,356) 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, 0.411% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.737% 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 Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC in 2021 were Some college (25.3k), High School or Equivalent (22.2k), and Bachelors Degree (13.4k).

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 Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC was $137,300 in 2021, which is 0.561 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $133,400 to $137,300, a 2.92% increase. The homeownership rate in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC is 41.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 19.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC is $44,930. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $128,604, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $120,640 and $112,051.

Housing

Property

$137,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,984

$19,686

Median Property Taxes

±$857

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 Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

41.8%

Homeownership

2021

65.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 41.8% of the housing units in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 41.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$44,930

Median Household Income

± $1,396

47.1k

Number of Households

± 1,383

In 2021, the median household income of the 47.1k households in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC grew to $44,930 from the previous year's value of $42,451.

The following chart displays the households in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.444

2021 Wage GINI in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC

0.443

2020 Wage GINI in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC

In 2021, the income inequality in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC was 0.444 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.372% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.6%)
Carpooled (8.77%)
Worked At Home (5.49%)

In 2021, 80.6% of workers in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.77%) 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

19.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (19.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.44% of the workforce in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

23% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC (23.9k out of 104k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

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

88.6% of the population of Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 25.8% on employee plans, 21.5% on Medicaid, 8.04% on Medicare, 21.2% on non-group plans, and 12.1% on military or VA plans.

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

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,399 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

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

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.6% under 18 years, 25.1% between 18 and 34 years, 33.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.4% were men and 55.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.4%

Uninsured

25.8%

Employer Coverage

21.5%

Medicaid

8.04%

Medicare

21.2%

Non-Group

12.1%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fayetteville City (Central & East) PUMA, NC grew by 1.73% from 11.2% to 11.4%.

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