Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ

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2021 Population

108,627

4.7% 1-year decline

US Senator

Kyrsten Sinema

Independent Party

US Senator

Mark Kelly

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

38.8

0.258% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

13.5%

3.37% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$63,874

5.35% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$294,600

9.44% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

54,773

3.1% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ had a population of 109k people with a median age of 38.8 and a median household income of $63,874. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ declined from 113,989 to 108,627, a −4.7% decrease and its median household income grew from $60,631 to $63,874, a 5.35% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ are White (Non-Hispanic) (61%), White (Hispanic) (14.2%), Other (Hispanic) (6.5%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.36%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.71%).

25.7% of the households in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ 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.

91.1% of the residents in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ are Paradise Valley Community College (1,378 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ was $294,600, and the homeownership rate was 56.9%.

Most people in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ was 2 cars per household.

Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ borders Scottsdale (North), Phoenix (Far Northeast) Cities & Cave Creek PUMA, AZ, Phoenix City (Northeast) PUMA, AZ, Phoenix City (Northwest Central) PUMA, AZ, Phoenix City (Uptown) PUMA, AZ, and Phoenix (Far North) & Peoria (Northwest) Cities PUMA, AZ.

United States Arizona

Population & Diversity

Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ is home to a population of 109k people, from which 91.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 15.8% of Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ residents were born outside of the country (17.1k people).

In 2021, there were 4.29 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (66.2k people) in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.4k White (Hispanic) and 7.07k 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 Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ are Spanish (19,401 households), Serbo-Croatian (983 households), and Other Indo-European Languages (783 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

53,830

Women

49.5%

54,890

Men

50.5%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 108,720 inhabitants, with 50.5% men, and 49.5% women.

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

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Citizenship

91.1%

2021 Citizenship

90.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 91.1% of Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ was 90.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ

White (Non-Hispanic)
66.2k ± 2.24k
White (Hispanic)
15.4k ± 1.82k
Other (Hispanic)
7.07k ± 1.11k

27.1%

Hispanic Population

29.5k people

27.1% of the people in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ are hispanic (29.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
8,400 ± 2,161 people
Guatemala
672 ± 634 people
Canada
578 ± 589 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ was Mexico, the natal country of 8,400 Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ residents, followed by Guatemala with 672 and Canada with 578.

Foreign-Born Population

15.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

17.1k people

15.7%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

17.9k people

As of 2021, 15.8% of Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ residents (17.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ was 15.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
19,401 households (19%)
Serbo-Croatian
983 households (0.961%)
Other Indo-European Languages
783 households (0.765%)

25.7% of the households in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ 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 Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ was Spanish. 19% of the households in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,384 ± 380
Gulf War (2001-)
1,254 ± 290
Gulf War (1990s)
949 ± 242

Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.9 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ employs 54.8k people. The largest industries in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ are Construction (4,112 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,145 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,126 people), and the highest paying industries are Department stores ($134,251), Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($133,044), and Offices of physicians ($126,260).

Males in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ have an average income that is 1.22 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,823. The income inequality in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.436, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,999

Women

46%

30,528

Men

54%

The workforce of Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ in 2020 was 56,527 people, with 46% woman, and 54% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ.

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Occupations

54.8k

2021 Value

−3.1%

1 Year decline

± −3.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ declined at a rate of −3.1%, from 56.5k employees to 54.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ, are Other managers (1,851 people), Customer service representatives (1,703 people), and Registered nurses (1,466 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Arizona (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

54.8k

2021 Value

−3.1%

1 Year decline

± −3.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ declined at a rate of −3.1%, from 56.5k employees to 54.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ, are Construction (4,112 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,145 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,126 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,799

Median earning men ± $2,149

$38,705

Median earning women ± $1,704

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($67,083), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,429), and Manufacturing ($60,515).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($58,542), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,354), and Information ($51,528).

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 Arizona. 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 Arizona.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Arizona product (by dollars) was Electronics with $32B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($21.3B) and Mixed freight ($18.1B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$217B

2020 Value in Arizona

$464B

Projected 2050 Value in Arizona

114% growth

In 2020, total outbound Arizona trade was $217B. This is expected to increase 114% to $464B by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$30.8B
Texas
$14B
New Mexico
$5.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Arizona domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $30.8B, followed by Texas with $14B and New Mexico and $5.1B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Arizona went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (49.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.52%).

Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly are the senators currently representing the state of Arizona. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Arizona is currently represented by 9 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 Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ. Showing the available data for Arizona.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (49.1%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.52%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Arizona went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (49.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.52%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Arizona

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Kyrsten Sinema

Senator from Arizona

Assumed office on January 3, 2019
Until 2022; Kyrsten Sinema won election to the Senate as a member of the Democratic Party.

Mark Kelly

Senator from Arizona

Assumed office on December 2, 2020
Elected to the seat to succeed Martha McSally, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of John McCain and the resignation of Jon Kyl.

Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly are the senators currently representing Arizona.

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Arizona

Arizona is currently represented by 9 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 Arizona have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ awarded 1,378 degrees. The student population of Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,620 male students and 3,345 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ are White (828 and 60.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (318 and 23.2%), Two or More Races (71 and 5.19%), and Unknown (53 and 3.87%).

The largest universities in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ by number of degrees awarded are Paradise Valley Community College (1,378 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ are General Art Studies (449 and 32.6%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (340 and 24.7%), and Registered Nursing (101 and 7.33%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 5,965 students enrolled in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ, 43.9% men and 56.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,340 records, of which 55.5% were women and 44.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
340 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
101 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
73 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 340 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Paradise Valley Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,378 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Paradise Valley Community College with 1,378 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 512 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ, which is 0.591 times less than the 866 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 828 degrees mean that there were 2.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 318 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 ($2,040) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($30) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,472) 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, 1.2% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.06% 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 Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ in 2021 were Some college (22.7k), High School or Equivalent (18.8k), and Bachelors Degree (17.8k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ was $294,600 in 2021, which is 1.2 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $269,200 to $294,600, a 9.44% increase. The homeownership rate in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ is 56.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ have an average commute time of 24.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ is $63,874. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ was Scottsdale (North), Phoenix (Far Northeast) Cities & Cave Creek PUMA, AZ with a value of $122,312, followed by Gilbert (South) & Queen Creek Towns PUMA, AZ and Phoenix (Far North) & Peoria (Northwest) Cities PUMA, AZ, with respective values of $115,110 and $105,614.

Housing

Property

$294,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,833

$26,663

Median Property Taxes

±$1,173

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 Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

56.9%

Homeownership

2021

66.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 56.9% of the housing units in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 57%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ 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 Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ was Scottsdale (North), Phoenix (Far Northeast) Cities & Cave Creek PUMA, AZ with a value of $122,312, followed by Gilbert (South) & Queen Creek Towns PUMA, AZ and Phoenix (Far North) & Peoria (Northwest) Cities PUMA, AZ, with respective values of $115,110 and $105,614.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ 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.

$63,874

Median Household Income

± $2,075

46.8k

Number of Households

± 1,890

In 2021, the median household income of the 46.8k households in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ grew to $63,874 from the previous year's value of $60,631.

The following chart displays the households in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ 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

0.436

2021 Wage GINI in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ

0.442

2020 Wage GINI in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ

In 2021, the income inequality in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ was 0.436 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.31% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (71.5%)
Worked At Home (13.5%)
Carpooled (10%)

In 2021, 71.5% of workers in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.5%) and those who carpooled to work (10%).

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

24.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ have a shorter commute time (24.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.01% of the workforce in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ (14.6k out of 108k 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 Males 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ 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

88.7% of the population of Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ has health coverage, with 46.7% on employee plans, 16.9% on Medicaid, 12.1% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 1.8% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Arizona see 1499 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.58% decrease from the previous year (1523 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1585 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 662 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,499 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arizona

Primary care physicians in Arizona see an average of 1,499 patients per year. This represents a 1.58% decrease from the previous year (1,523 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.9% under 18 years, 24.1% between 18 and 34 years, 39.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.3%

Uninsured

46.7%

Employer Coverage

16.9%

Medicaid

12.1%

Medicare

11.1%

Non-Group

1.8%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Phoenix City (Northeast Central) PUMA, AZ grew by 1.6% from 11.1% to 11.3%.

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