Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL

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2023 Population

151,804

0.553% 1-year growth

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

41.4

0.242% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

18%

0.796% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$56,772

4.8% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$163,700

6.16% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

55,773

29% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL had a population of 152k people with a median age of 41.4 and a median household income of $56,772. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL grew from 150,969 to 151,804, a 0.553% increase and its median household income grew from $54,171 to $56,772, a 4.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (23.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.95%), White (Hispanic) (1.87%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.41%).

4.15% of the households in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL 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.

98.6% of the residents in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL are Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (173 degrees awarded in 2023) and Fortis College-Dothan (73 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL was $163,700, and the homeownership rate was 68.3%.

Most people in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL was 2 cars per household.

Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL borders Coffee & Dale Counties PUMA, AL, Covington, Pike, Barbour, Butler & Crenshaw Counties PUMA, AL, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Jackson, Jefferson, Liberty, & Wakulla Counties PUMA, FL, Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL, River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA, and Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA.

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Population & Diversity

Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL is home to a population of 152k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.57% of Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL residents were born outside of the country (3.9k people).

In 2023, there were 2.87 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (103k people) in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 35.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.47k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL are Spanish (3,910 households), Korean (287 households), and German (189 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

71,623

Women

51.4%

67,651

Men

48.6%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 139,274 inhabitants, with 48.6% men, and 51.4% women.

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

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Citizenship

98.6%

2023 Citizenship

98.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.6% of Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
103k ± 470
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
35.8k ± 297
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.47k ± 382

4.22%

Hispanic Population

6.41k people

4.22% of the people in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL are hispanic (6.41k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,023 ± 782 people
India
339 ± 451 people
Germany
216 ± 361 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL was Mexico, the natal country of 1,023 Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL residents, followed by India with 339 and Germany with 216.

Foreign-Born Population

2.57%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.9k people

2.21%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.33k people

As of 2023, 2.57% of Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL residents (3.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL was 2.21%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,910 households (2.74%)
Korean
287 households (0.201%)
German
189 households (0.132%)

4.15% of the households in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL was Spanish. 2.74% of the households in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
3,462 ± 366
Vietnam
3,352 ± 279
Gulf War (1990s)
2,110 ± 202

Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.03 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL employs 55.8k people. The largest industries in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL are Restaurants & Food Services (3,883 people), Construction (3,255 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,061 people), and the highest paying industries are Scientific research & development services ($132,998), National security & international affairs ($126,777), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($126,756).

Males in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL have an average income that is 1.45 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,177. The income inequality in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

36,264

Women

46.7%

41,408

Men

53.3%

The workforce of Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL in 2020 was 77,672 people, with 46.7% woman, and 53.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL.

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Occupations

55.8k

2022 Value

−29%

1 Year decline

± −29%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL declined at a rate of −29%, from 78.5k employees to 55.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL, are Retail salespersons (1,908 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,807 people), and Cashiers (1,646 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (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

55.8k

2022 Value

−29%

1 Year decline

± −29%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL declined at a rate of −29%, from 78.5k employees to 55.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,883 people), Construction (3,255 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,061 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL, though some of these residents may live in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,480

Median earning men ± $1,509

$31,499

Median earning women ± $997

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($68,594), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,852), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($63,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,000), Public Administration ($47,674), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,385).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.1%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.13M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.1% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.2%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.533%).

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 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 Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL. Showing the available data for Alabama.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.6%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (34.1%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.533%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.533%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Alabama

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Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Katie Britt

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 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 Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL awarded 246 degrees. The student population of Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 410 male students and 542 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL are White (121 and 49.2%), followed by Black or African American (61 and 24.8%), Asian (36 and 14.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (15 and 6.1%).

The largest universities in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL by number of degrees awarded are Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (173 and 70.3%) and Fortis College-Dothan (73 and 29.7%).

The most popular majors in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL are Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (173 and 70.3%), Medical Assistant (52 and 21.1%), and HVAC Maintenance (12 and 4.88%).

The median tuition cost in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL for private four year colleges is $N/A.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 952 students enrolled in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL, 43.1% men and 56.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 467 records, of which 56.1% were women and 43.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy

Most Common

173 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Professional Doctorate recipients in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL was Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy with 173 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Professional Doctorate from schools in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
173 degrees awarded
Fortis College-Dothan
73 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine with 173 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 99 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL, which is 0.673 times less than the 147 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 121 degrees mean that there were 1.98 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 61 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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.887% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.04% 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 Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (36.2k), Some college (25.9k), and Secondary Education (18.2k).

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 Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL was $163,700 in 2023, which is 0.54 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $154,200 to $163,700, a 6.16% increase. The homeownership rate in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL is 68.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL have an average commute time of 23.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL is $56,772. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL was Shelby County (North)--Hoover (South), Alabaster (North) & Pelham Cities PUMA, AL with a value of $103,459, followed by Madison County (North & East)--Huntsville City (East) PUMA, AL and Jefferson County (Southeast)--Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL, with respective values of $97,063 and $95,047.

Housing

Property

$163,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,059

$40,881

Median Property Taxes

±$1,025

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 Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.3%

Homeownership

2023

67.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 68.3% of the housing units in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL was Shelby County (North)--Hoover (South), Alabaster (North) & Pelham Cities PUMA, AL with a value of $103,459, followed by Madison County (North & East)--Huntsville City (East) PUMA, AL and Jefferson County (Southeast)--Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL, with respective values of $97,063 and $95,047.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL 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.

$56,772

Median Household Income

± $1,381

59.8k

Number of Households

± 1,360

In 2023, the median household income of the 59.8k households in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL grew to $56,772 from the previous year's value of $54,171.

The following chart displays the households in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL 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

0.45

2022 Wage GINI in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL

0.452

2021 Wage GINI in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL

In 2022, the income inequality in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.49% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (86%)
Carpooled (8.13%)
Worked At Home (4.02%)

In 2023, 86% of workers in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.13%) and those who worked at home (4.02%).

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

23.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL have a shorter commute time (23.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.67% of the workforce in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL (26.9k out of 150k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.6% of the population of Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL has health coverage, with 37.4% on employee plans, 20.2% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 14.4% on non-group plans, and 2.91% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Alabama see 1520 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0658% increase from the previous year (1519 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2054 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 797 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,520 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Alabama

Primary care physicians in Alabama see an average of 1,520 patients per year. This represents a 0.0658% increase from the previous year (1,519 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.8% under 18 years, 18.6% between 18 and 34 years, 38.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 19% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.4%

Uninsured

37.4%

Employer Coverage

20.2%

Medicaid

13.6%

Medicare

14.4%

Non-Group

2.91%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL declined by 1.01% from 11.6% to 11.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.