Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC

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Population

114,949

0.299% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Burr

Republican Party

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

Median Age

42.4

Poverty Rate

14.1%

Median Household Income

$51,476

1.31% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$173,600

0.93% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

46,486

1.38% 1-year decline

About

In 2018, Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC had a population of 115k people with a median age of 42.4 and a median household income of $51,476. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC grew from 114,606 to 114,949, a 0.299% increase and its median household income grew from $50,808 to $51,476, a 1.31% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (25.4%), White (Hispanic) (2.41%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.54%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.887%). 4.36% of the people in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC speak a non-English language, and 99% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC are College of the Albemarle (522 degrees awarded in 2017), Elizabeth City State University (278 degrees), and Mid-Atlantic Christian University (41 degrees).

The median property value in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC is $173,600, and the homeownership rate is 72.1%. Most people in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 31.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC is 2 cars per household.

Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC borders Halifax, Hertford, Northampton & Warren (East) Counties PUMA, NC, South & West Albemarle Sound & Northern Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC, Isle of Wight, Southampton Counties, Suffolk & Franklin Cities PUMA, VA, Virginia Beach City (North) PUMA, VA, Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA, and Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA.

United States North Carolina

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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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.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of North Carolina 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 North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (46.2%), followed by Gary Johnson (2.74%). The most partisan county was Graham County, NC with 78.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis 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 13 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 Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

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2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.8%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (46.2%)
Democratic Party
Gary Johnson (2.74%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina 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 North Carolina.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for North Carolina

49.8% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in North Carolina

Graham County, NC
78.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Yadkin County, NC
78.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Durham County, NC
77.7% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in North Carolina was Graham County, NC with 78.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in North Carolina colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from North Carolina

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Richard Burr

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis 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 Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 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.

Diversity

Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC is home to a population of 115k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2018, 2.64% of Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (3.04k people).

In 2018, there were 2.67 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (78k people) in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 29.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.77k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC are Spanish (2,908 speakers), Hindi (268 speakers), and German (206 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
78k ± 100
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
29.2k ± 449
White (Hispanic)
2.77k ± 324

3.66%

Hispanic Population

4.21k people

3.66% of the people in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC are hispanic (4.21k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
2,908 speakers (2.67%)
Hindi
268 speakers (0.246%)
German
206 speakers (0.189%)

4.36% of Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC 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 Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC was Spanish. 2.67% of the overall population of Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC are native Spanish speakers. 0.246% speak Hindi and 0.189% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.64%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

3.04k people

3.11%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

3.57k people

As of 2018, 2.64% of Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC residents (3.04k 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 Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC was 3.11%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 4.4

In 2018, the median age of all people in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC was 42.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 42, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 46. But people in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC residents was 42.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
708 ± 651 people
Canada
280 ± 410 people
Philippines
240 ± 380 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 708 Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC residents, followed by Canada with 280 and Philippines with 240.

Citizenship

99%

2018 Citizenship

98.5%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 99% of Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,349 ± 308
Gulf War (2001-)
2,728 ± 346
Gulf War (1990s)
2,035 ± 309

Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.23 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC is $51,476. In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $116,229, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Charlotte City (South) PUMA, NC, with respective values of $107,888 and $101,088.

Males in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $37,456. The income inequality in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.404, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC employs 46.5k people. The largest industries in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC are Construction (3,396 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,082 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,804 people), and the highest paying industries are Scientific research & development services ($138,636), Computer Systems Design ($86,944), and Iron & steel mills & steel product manufacturing ($80,933).

Wages

Median Household Income

$51,476

2018 value

± $1,374

1.31%

1 Year Growth

± 3.62%

Households in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC have a median annual income of $51,476, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $50,808 in 2017, which represents a 1.31% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$51,858

Average Male Salary in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC

± $6,469

$37,456

Average Female Salary in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC

± $4,527

In 2017, full-time male employees in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC made 1.38 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC

American Indian
$42,853 ± $67,387
Asian
$42,371 ± $106,540
White
$41,229 ± $4,544

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC workers was American Indian. These workers were paid 1.01 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.404

2017 Wage GINI in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC

0.412

2016 Wage GINI in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC

In 2017, the income inequality in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC was 0.404 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.81% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC 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 Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $116,229, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Charlotte City (South) PUMA, NC, with respective values of $107,888 and $101,088.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

14.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC (15.8k out of 112k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 6 - 11.

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
7,925 ± 625
Black
7,031 ± 623
Hispanic
894 ± 257

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

46.5k

2017 Value

-1.38%

1 Year decline

± -1.38%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC declined at a rate of -1.38%, from 47.1k employees to 46.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC, are Secretaries & administrative assistants (1,366 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,215 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,179 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC, by number of employees, are Secretaries & administrative assistants (1,366 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,215 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,179 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC has an unusually high number of residents working as Aircraft mechanics & service technicians (10 times higher than expected), Veterinary assistants & laboratory animal caretakers (8.04 times), and Firstline enlisted military supervisors (4.88 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC, by average salary, are Physicians & surgeons ($167,909), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers ($96,141), and Chief executives & legislators ($89,594).

Industries

Employment by Industries

46.5k

2017 Value

-1.38%

1 Year decline

± -1.38%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC declined at a rate of -1.38%, from 47.1k employees to 46.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC, are Construction (3,396 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,082 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,804 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC, by number of employees, are Construction (3,396 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,082 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,804 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC has an unusually high number of U. S Coast Guard (65.5 times higher than expected), Ship & boat building (26.8 times), and Fishing, hunting & trapping (8.86 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC, by average salary, are Scientific research & development services ($138,636), Computer Systems Design ($86,944), and Iron & steel mills & steel product manufacturing ($80,933).

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 2015, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $50.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($35.3B) and Machinery ($34.5B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$407B

2015 Value in North Carolina

$632B

Projected 2045 Value in North Carolina

55.4% growth

In 2015, total outbound North Carolina trade was $407B. This is expected to increase 55.4% to $632B by 2045.

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
$25.6B
Georgia
$25.4B
Virginia
$25.2B

In 2015, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $25.6B, followed by Georgia with $25.4B and Virginia and $25.2B.

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

Education

In 2017, universities in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC awarded 841 degrees. The student population of Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC is skewed towards women, with 1,579 male students and 2,531 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC are White (418 and 52.4%), followed by Black or African American (280 and 35.1%), Unknown (39 and 4.89%), and Hispanic or Latino (33 and 4.14%).

The largest universities in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are College of the Albemarle (522 and 62.1%), Elizabeth City State University (278 and 33.1%), and Mid-Atlantic Christian University (41 and 4.88%).

The most popular majors in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (145 and 17.2%), General Business Administration & Management (47 and 5.59%), and Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (40 and 4.76%).

The median tuition costs in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC are $14,080 for private four year colleges, and $2,856 and $16,000 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
145 degree-majorss awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
40 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
20 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 145 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

College of the Albemarle
522 degrees awarded
Elizabeth City State University
278 degrees awarded
Mid-Atlantic Christian University
41 degrees awarded

$2,856

Median In-State Public

$14,080

Median Private

In 2017, the Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC institution with the largest number of graduating students was College of the Albemarle with 522 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

320

Degrees Awarded to Men

521

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 320 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC, which is 0.614 times less than the 521 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
418 degrees awarded
Black or African American
280 degrees awarded
Unknown
39 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC were to White students. These 418 degrees mean that there were 1.49 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 280 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC was $173,600 in 2018, which is 0.756 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $172,000 to $173,600, a 0.93% increase. The homeownership rate in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC is 72.1%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 31.2 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$173,600

2018 Median

± $4,169

$172,000

2017 Median

± $4,037

In 2018, the median property value in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC grew to to $173,600 from the previous year's value of $172,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC 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 Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC 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.

$51,476

Median Household Income

± $1,374

45.1k

Number of Households

± 1,418

In 2018, the median household income of the 45.1k households in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC grew to $51,476 from the previous year's value of $50,808.

The following chart displays the households in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region 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.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

72.1%

2018 Homeownership

72.3%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 72.1% of the housing units in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.3%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

31.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC have a longer commute time (31.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 4.93% of the workforce in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
83.4%
Carpooled
9.61%
Worked At Home
3.56%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC was Drove Alone (83.4%), followed by those who Carpooled (9.61%) and those who Worked At Home (3.56%).

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 Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

Health

87.8% of the population of Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 35.3% on employee plans, 15.6% on Medicaid, 13.2% on Medicare, 18.1% on non-group plans, and 5.69% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in North Carolina was $7,264 in 2014. This is a 3.37% increase from the previous year ($7,027).

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1417 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.496% increase from the previous year (1410 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1829 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 464 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Edgecombe County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (16.2%). Additionally, Hertford County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (40.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,417 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,417 patients per year. This represents a 0.496% increase from the previous year (1,410 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.

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 North Carolina.

$7,264

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in North Carolina

$3,859

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,225

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,260

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in North Carolina (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.37%, from $7,027 to $7,264.

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

Health Care Coverage

12.2%

Uninsured

35.3%

Employer Coverage

15.6%

Medicaid

13.2%

Medicare

18.1%

Non-Group

5.69%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC declined by 10.3% from 13.6% to 12.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Northeast Albemarle Sound Region PUMA, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.