Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS

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2021 Population

107,630

0.251% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

40.2

0.741% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

11.6%

4.42% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$55,766

3.98% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$113,400

5.1% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

49,264

0.533% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS had a population of 108k people with a median age of 40.2 and a median household income of $55,766. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS grew from 107,361 to 107,630, a 0.251% increase and its median household income grew from $53,634 to $55,766, a 3.98% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.8%), White (Hispanic) (3.03%), Other (Hispanic) (2.38%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.86%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.29%).

6.28% of the households in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS 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% of the residents in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS are Fort Hays State University (4,297 degrees awarded in 2021), Colby Community College (398 degrees), and Northwest Kansas Technical College (393 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS was $113,400, and the homeownership rate was 70.8%.

Most people in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS was 2 cars per household.

Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS borders Eastern Plains Region PUMA, CO, Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO, Salina City PUMA, KS, South Central Kansas PUMA, KS, Dodge City, Garden City & Liberal City PUMA, KS, Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, and South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE.

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Population & Diversity

Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS is home to a population of 108k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.01% of Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS residents were born outside of the country (3.24k people).

In 2021, there were 29.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (95.6k people) in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.26k White (Hispanic) and 2.56k 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 Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS are Spanish (4,595 households), German (578 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (319 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

53,462

Women

49.7%

54,170

Men

50.3%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 107,632 inhabitants, with 50.3% men, and 49.7% women.

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

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Citizenship

98%

2021 Citizenship

98.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98% of Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
95.6k ± 144
White (Hispanic)
3.26k ± 525
Other (Hispanic)
2.56k ± 420

7.07%

Hispanic Population

7.61k people

7.07% of the people in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS are hispanic (7.61k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,784 ± 1,028 people
India
209 ± 355 people
Honduras
142 ± 292 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS was Mexico, the natal country of 1,784 Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS residents, followed by India with 209 and Honduras with 142.

Foreign-Born Population

3.01%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.24k people

3.15%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.39k people

As of 2021, 3.01% of Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS residents (3.24k 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 Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS was 3.15%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,595 households (4.54%)
German
578 households (0.571%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
319 households (0.315%)

6.28% of the households in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS 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 Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS was Spanish. 4.54% of the households in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,436 ± 266
Gulf War (2001-)
914 ± 177
Gulf War (1990s)
609 ± 143

Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.67 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS employs 49.3k people. The largest industries in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS are Elementary & secondary schools (4,235 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,583 people), and Construction (2,612 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of optometrists ($144,877), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($131,646), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($113,971).

Males in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,046. The income inequality in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.432, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

24,037

Women

49.1%

24,966

Men

50.9%

The workforce of Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS in 2020 was 49,003 people, with 49.1% woman, and 50.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS.

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Occupations

49.3k

2021 Value

0.533%

1 Year growth

± 0.533%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS grew at a rate of 0.533%, from 49k employees to 49.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS, are Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (1,961 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,893 people), and Registered nurses (1,462 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kansas (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

49.3k

2021 Value

0.533%

1 Year growth

± 0.533%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS grew at a rate of 0.533%, from 49k employees to 49.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,235 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,583 people), and Construction (2,612 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS, though some of these residents may live in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,786

Median earning men ± $1,025

$27,400

Median earning women ± $1,222

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,107), Information ($64,471), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,069).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($48,750), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,133), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($35,453).

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 Kansas. 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 Kansas.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado and Kansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $44.8B, followed by Machinery ($27.7B) and Motorized vehicles ($27.4B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Colorado and Kansas.

$207B

2020 Value in Colorado

$434B

Projected 2050 Value in Colorado

110% growth

$221B

2020 Value in Kansas

$406B

Projected 2050 Value in Kansas

83.5% growth

In 2020, total outbound Colorado trade was $207B. This is expected to increase 110% to $434B by 2050.

Comparatively, total outbound Kansas trade was $221B. This is expected to increase 83.5% to $406B by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$22.9B
Missouri
$20.4B
Nebraska
$20.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado and Kansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $22.9B, followed by Missouri with $20.4B and Nebraska and $20.2B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.23%).

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing the state of Kansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kansas is currently represented by 4 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 Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS. Showing the available data for Kansas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.23%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.23%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kansas

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Jerry Moran

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Roger Marshall

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing Kansas.

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kansas

Kansas is currently represented by 4 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 Kansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS awarded 5,134 degrees. The student population of Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 6,124 male students and 10,077 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS are White (2,818 and 78.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (365 and 10.2%), Black or African American (177 and 4.94%), and Two or More Races (122 and 3.4%).

The largest universities in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS by number of degrees awarded are Fort Hays State University (4,297 and 83.7%), Colby Community College (398 and 7.75%), and Northwest Kansas Technical College (393 and 7.65%).

The most popular majors in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS are Organizational Leadership (534 and 10.4%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (518 and 10.1%), and Operations Management & Supervision (484 and 9.43%).

The median tuition cost in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS for a public four year colleges is $4,140 for in-state students and $14,580 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 52.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 16,201 (37.8% men and 62.2% 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 16,201 students enrolled in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS, 37.8% men and 62.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,448 records, of which 64.3% were women and 35.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Organizational Leadership
534 degree-majors awarded
Operations Management & Supervision
484 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
257 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS was Organizational Leadership with 534 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Fort Hays State University
4,297 degrees awarded
Colby Community College
398 degrees awarded
Northwest Kansas Technical College
393 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Fort Hays State University with 4,297 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,968 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS, which is 0.622 times less than the 3,166 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 2,818 degrees mean that there were 7.72 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 365 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 ($4,140) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,418) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) 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, 0.126% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.531% 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 Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (24.9k), Some college (22.4k), and Bachelors Degree (14.1k).

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 Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS was $113,400 in 2021, which is 0.463 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $107,900 to $113,400, a 5.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS is 70.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS have an average commute time of 14.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS is $55,766. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS was Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS with a value of $118,528, followed by Shawnee, Lenexa & De Soto Cities PUMA, KS and Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill & Edgerton Cities PUMA, KS, with respective values of $96,323 and $95,818.

Housing

Property

$113,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,322

$31,899

Median Property Taxes

±$998

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 Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.8%

Homeownership

2021

63.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.8% of the housing units in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS 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 Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS was Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS with a value of $118,528, followed by Shawnee, Lenexa & De Soto Cities PUMA, KS and Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill & Edgerton Cities PUMA, KS, with respective values of $96,323 and $95,818.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS 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.

$55,766

Median Household Income

± $2,052

45.1k

Number of Households

± 1,291

In 2021, the median household income of the 45.1k households in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS grew to $55,766 from the previous year's value of $53,634.

The following chart displays the households in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS 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

0.432

2021 Wage GINI in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS

0.416

2020 Wage GINI in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS

In 2021, the income inequality in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS was 0.432 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.85% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.4%)
Worked At Home (8.36%)
Carpooled (7.57%)

In 2021, 78.4% of workers in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.36%) and those who carpooled to work (7.57%).

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

14.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS have a shorter commute time (14.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.6% of the workforce in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS (12.1k out of 104k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS 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

92.3% of the population of Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS has health coverage, with 48.3% on employee plans, 10.8% on Medicaid, 15.9% on Medicare, 16.2% on non-group plans, and 1.08% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kansas see 1271 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.548% decrease from the previous year (1278 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1630 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 467 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Colorado see 1202 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.743% decrease from the previous year (1211 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1208 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 250 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kansas and Colorado.

1,271 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kansas

1,202 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Colorado

Primary care physicians in Kansas see an average of 1,271 patients per year. This represents a 0.548% decrease from the previous year (1,278 patients).

Primary care physicians in Colorado see an average of 1,202 patients per year. This represents a 0.743% decrease from the previous year (1,211 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.7% under 18 years, 19.6% between 18 and 34 years, 35.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 20% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.7%

Uninsured

48.3%

Employer Coverage

10.8%

Medicaid

15.9%

Medicare

16.2%

Non-Group

1.08%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS grew by 2.88% from 7.49% to 7.7%.

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