Topeka City PUMA, KS

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Population

100,393

1% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

Median Age

36.6

Poverty Rate

18.4%

Median Household Income

$41,970

2.32% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$87,400

0.344% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

46,169

2.37% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, Topeka City PUMA, KS had a population of 100k people with a median age of 36.6 and a median household income of $41,970. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Topeka City PUMA, KS declined from 101,411 to 100,393, a -1% decrease and its median household income grew from $41,019 to $41,970, a 2.32% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Topeka City PUMA, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (65.6%), White (Hispanic) (11.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.02%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.32%). 12.3% of the people in Topeka City PUMA, KS speak a non-English language, and 96.6% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Shawnee County (Central)--Topeka City PUMA, KS are Washburn University (1,518 degrees awarded in 2017), Washburn Institute of Technology (1,167 degrees), and Rasmussen College-Kansas (92 degrees).

The median property value in Topeka City PUMA, KS is $87,400, and the homeownership rate is 53.5%. Most people in Topeka City PUMA, KS commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 16 minutes. The average car ownership in Topeka City PUMA, KS is 2 cars per household.

Topeka City PUMA, KS borders Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS and Shawnee (Outside Topeka City), Osage, Jackson, Brown & Wabaunsee Counties PUMA, KS.

United States Kansas

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Kansas, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Impact on Employment

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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.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Kansas 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 Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (36.1%), followed by Gary Johnson (4.68%). The most partisan county was Wallace County, KS with 90.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Topeka City PUMA, KS. Showing the available data for Kansas.

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2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.7%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (36.1%)
Democratic Party
Gary Johnson (4.68%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (36.1%), followed by Gary Johnson (4.68%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kansas 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 Kansas.

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 Kansas

56.7% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Kansas

Wallace County, KS
90.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Sheridan County, KS
87.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Gove County, KS
84.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Kansas was Wallace County, KS with 90.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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

US Senators from Kansas

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

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 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.

Diversity

Topeka City PUMA, KS is home to a population of 100k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2018, 5.12% of Topeka City PUMA, KS residents were born outside of the country (5.14k people).

In 2018, there were 5.59 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (65.8k people) in Topeka City PUMA, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.8k White (Hispanic) and 11.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Topeka City PUMA, KS are Spanish (9,739 speakers), German (267 speakers), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (226 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Topeka City PUMA, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
65.8k ± 913
White (Hispanic)
11.8k ± 1.04k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
11.6k ± 732

16.9%

Hispanic Population

17k people

16.9% of the people in Topeka City PUMA, KS are hispanic (17k people).

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

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
9,739 speakers (10.4%)
German
267 speakers (0.286%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
226 speakers (0.242%)

12.3% of Topeka City PUMA, KS 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 Topeka City PUMA, KS was Spanish. 10.4% of the overall population of Topeka City PUMA, KS are native Spanish speakers. 0.286% speak German and 0.242% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

5.12%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

5.14k people

6.11%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

6.23k people

As of 2018, 5.12% of Topeka City PUMA, KS residents (5.14k 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 Topeka City PUMA, KS was 6.11%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.7

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.6

In 2018, the median age of all people in Topeka City PUMA, KS was 36.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 36, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 39. But people in Topeka City PUMA, KS are getting getting younger. In 2017, the average age of all Topeka City PUMA, KS residents was 37.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,097 ± 1,345 people
China
493 ± 544 people
Guatemala
278 ± 409 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Topeka City PUMA, KS was Mexico, the natal country of 3,097 Topeka City PUMA, KS residents, followed by China with 493 and Guatemala with 278.

Citizenship

96.6%

2018 Citizenship

96%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 96.6% of Topeka City PUMA, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Topeka City PUMA, KS was 96%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,464 ± 303
Gulf War (1990s)
1,083 ± 244
Gulf War (2001-)
1,033 ± 247

Topeka City PUMA, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.28 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Topeka City PUMA, KS is $41,970. In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Topeka City PUMA, KS was Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS with a value of $111,779, followed by Shawnee, Lenexa & De Soto Cities PUMA, KS and Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill & Edgerton Cities PUMA, KS, with respective values of $86,556 and $85,489.

Males in Topeka City PUMA, KS have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $38,350. The income inequality in Topeka City PUMA, KS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.403, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Topeka City PUMA, KS employs 46.2k people. The largest industries in Topeka City PUMA, KS are Restaurants & Food Services (3,959 people), Hospitals (2,876 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,788 people), and the highest paying industries are Legal services ($92,878), Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($89,220), and Business, professional, political, & similar organizations ($74,788).

Wages

Median Household Income

$41,970

2018 value

± $907

2.32%

1 Year Growth

± 3.41%

Households in Topeka City PUMA, KS have a median annual income of $41,970, 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 $41,019 in 2017, which represents a 2.32% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Topeka City PUMA, KS compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$47,719

Average Male Salary in Topeka City PUMA, KS

± $7,359

$38,350

Average Female Salary in Topeka City PUMA, KS

± $6,215

In 2017, full-time male employees in Topeka City PUMA, KS made 1.24 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Topeka City PUMA, KS by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Topeka City PUMA, KS

American Indian
$82,257 ± $71,158
Asian
$51,324 ± $28,965
White
$38,021 ± $4,936

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Topeka City PUMA, KS workers was American Indian. These workers were paid 1.6 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Topeka City PUMA, KS.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Topeka City PUMA, KS by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.403

2017 Wage GINI in Topeka City PUMA, KS

0.407

2016 Wage GINI in Topeka City PUMA, KS

In 2017, the income inequality in Topeka City PUMA, KS was 0.403 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.973% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Topeka City PUMA, KS was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Topeka City PUMA, KS in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Topeka City PUMA, KS 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 Topeka City PUMA, KS was Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS with a value of $111,779, followed by Shawnee, Lenexa & De Soto Cities PUMA, KS and Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill & Edgerton Cities PUMA, KS, with respective values of $86,556 and $85,489.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Topeka City PUMA, KS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

18.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Topeka City PUMA, KS (17.7k out of 96.5k 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 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

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
12,690 ± 775
Hispanic
3,686 ± 432
Black
3,289 ± 420

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Topeka City PUMA, KS is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

46.2k

2017 Value

2.37%

1 Year growth

± 2.37%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Topeka City PUMA, KS grew at a rate of 2.37%, from 45.1k employees to 46.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Topeka City PUMA, KS, are Cashiers (1,438 people), Nursing, psychiatric, & home health aides (1,088 people), and Cooks (1,066 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Topeka City PUMA, KS.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Topeka City PUMA, KS, by number of employees, are Cashiers (1,438 people), Nursing, psychiatric, & home health aides (1,088 people), and Cooks (1,066 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Topeka City PUMA, KS has an unusually high number of residents working as Food processing workers, all other (5.5 times higher than expected), Roofers (4.58 times), and Eligibility interviewers, government programs (4.33 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Topeka City PUMA, KS, by average salary, are Physicians & surgeons ($235,796), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers ($115,609), and Other Sales Workers ($86,869).

Industries

Employment by Industries

46.2k

2017 Value

2.37%

1 Year growth

± 2.37%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Topeka City PUMA, KS grew at a rate of 2.37%, from 45.1k employees to 46.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Topeka City PUMA, KS, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,959 people), Hospitals (2,876 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,788 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Topeka City PUMA, KS, though some of these residents may live in Topeka City PUMA, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Topeka City PUMA, KS, by number of employees, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,959 people), Hospitals (2,876 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,788 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Topeka City PUMA, KS has an unusually high number of Tire manufacturing (20 times higher than expected), Seafood & other miscellaneous foods, n.e.c. (9.2 times), and Animal food, grain & oilseed milling (7.87 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Topeka City PUMA, KS, by average salary, are Legal services ($92,878), Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($89,220), and Business, professional, political, & similar organizations ($74,788).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2015, the top outbound Kansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $27.8B, followed by Cereal grains ($24.1B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($22B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$245B

2015 Value in Kansas

$357B

Projected 2045 Value in Kansas

46.1% growth

In 2015, total outbound Kansas trade was $245B. This is expected to increase 46.1% to $357B by 2045.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Missouri
$25.9B
Texas
$18.4B
Nebraska
$17.7B

In 2015, the top outbound Kansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Missouri with $25.9B, followed by Texas with $18.4B and Nebraska and $17.7B.

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

Education

In 2017, universities in Shawnee County (Central)--Topeka City PUMA, KS awarded 2,812 degrees. The student population of Shawnee County (Central)--Topeka City PUMA, KS is skewed towards women, with 3,572 male students and 4,922 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Shawnee County (Central)--Topeka City PUMA, KS are White (1,740 and 63.4%), followed by Unknown (501 and 18.3%), Hispanic or Latino (153 and 5.57%), and Two or More Races (151 and 5.5%).

The largest universities in Shawnee County (Central)--Topeka City PUMA, KS by number of degrees awarded are Washburn University (1,518 and 54%), Washburn Institute of Technology (1,167 and 41.5%), and Rasmussen College-Kansas (92 and 3.27%).

The most popular majors in Shawnee County (Central)--Topeka City PUMA, KS are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (283 and 10.1%), Registered Nursing (226 and 8.04%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (156 and 5.55%).

The median tuition costs in Shawnee County (Central)--Topeka City PUMA, KS are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $7,868 and $17,808 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
79 degree-majorss awarded
Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
283 degree-majorss awarded
Home Health Aide
120 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Shawnee County (Central)--Topeka City PUMA, KS was Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) with 79 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Shawnee County (Central)--Topeka City PUMA, KS according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Washburn University
1,518 degrees awarded
Washburn Institute of Technology
1,167 degrees awarded
Rasmussen College-Kansas
92 degrees awarded

$7,868

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Shawnee County (Central)--Topeka City PUMA, KS institution with the largest number of graduating students was Washburn University with 1,518 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

1,042

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,770

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 1,042 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Shawnee County (Central)--Topeka City PUMA, KS, which is 0.589 times less than the 1,770 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Shawnee County (Central)--Topeka City PUMA, KS by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,740 degrees awarded
Unknown
501 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
153 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Shawnee County (Central)--Topeka City PUMA, KS were to White students. These 1,740 degrees mean that there were 3.47 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 501 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Topeka City PUMA, KS was $87,400 in 2018, which is 0.38 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $87,100 to $87,400, a 0.344% increase. The homeownership rate in Topeka City PUMA, KS is 53.5%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Topeka City PUMA, KS have an average commute time of 16 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Topeka City PUMA, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$87,400

2018 Median

± $1,647

$87,100

2017 Median

± $1,670

In 2018, the median property value in Topeka City PUMA, KS grew to to $87,400 from the previous year's value of $87,100.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Topeka City PUMA, KS 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 Topeka City PUMA, KS 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.

$41,970

Median Household Income

± $907

42.7k

Number of Households

± 1,278

In 2018, the median household income of the 42.7k households in Topeka City PUMA, KS grew to $41,970 from the previous year's value of $41,019.

The following chart displays the households in Topeka City 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 $60k - $75k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

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

Rent vs Own

53.5%

2018 Homeownership

53.5%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 53.5% of the housing units in Topeka City PUMA, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 53.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Topeka City PUMA, KS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

16 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Topeka City PUMA, KS have a shorter commute time (16 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 0.514% of the workforce in Topeka City PUMA, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
80.2%
Carpooled
11.7%
Walked
2.58%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Topeka City PUMA, KS was Drove Alone (80.2%), followed by those who Carpooled (11.7%) and those who Walked (2.58%).

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 Topeka City PUMA, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Topeka City PUMA, KS have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

Health

89.1% of the population of Topeka City PUMA, KS has health coverage, with 43.8% on employee plans, 17.5% on Medicaid, 11.6% on Medicare, 14.2% on non-group plans, and 1.9% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Kansas was $7,651 in 2014. This is a 2.99% increase from the previous year ($7,429).

Primary care physicians in Kansas see 1320 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.975% decrease from the previous year (1333 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1764 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 556 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Allen County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.5%). Additionally, Morris County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,320 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kansas

Primary care physicians in Kansas see an average of 1,320 patients per year. This represents a 0.975% decrease from the previous year (1,333 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Kansas 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 Kansas.

$7,651

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Kansas

$4,855

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,736

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,126

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Kansas (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 2.99%, from $7,429 to $7,651.

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

Health Care Coverage

10.9%

Uninsured

43.8%

Employer Coverage

17.5%

Medicaid

11.6%

Medicare

14.2%

Non-Group

1.9%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Topeka City PUMA, KS declined by 18.2% from 13.4% to 10.9%.

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