Michigan

State

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2019 Population

9.99M

0.0906% 1-year decline

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

39.8

0% 1-year change

2019 Poverty Rate

14.4%

4.11% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$59,584

5.09% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$169,600

4.37% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

4.56M

1.22% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Michigan had a population of 9.99M people with a median age of 39.8 and a median household income of $59,584. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Michigan declined from 10M to 9.99M, a −0.0906% decrease and its median household income grew from $56,697 to $59,584, a 5.09% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Michigan are White (Non-Hispanic) (74.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13.5%), White (Hispanic) (3.56%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.26%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.64%). 10% of the households in Michigan speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

96.8% of the residents in Michigan are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Michigan are University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (15,263 degrees awarded in 2020), Michigan State University (13,443 degrees), and Wayne State University (6,889 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Michigan was $169,600, and the homeownership rate was 71.6%. Most people in Michigan drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Michigan was 2 cars per household.

Michigan borders Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

Photo by Christian Collins

United States

Diversity

Michigan is home to a population of 9.99M people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2019, 6.85% of Michigan residents were born outside of the country (684k people).

In 2019, there were 5.52 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.46M people) in Michigan than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.35M Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 355k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Michigan are Spanish (273,589 speakers), Arabic (164,852 speakers), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (46,067 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Michigan

White (Non-Hispanic)
7.46M ± 2.08k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.35M ± 9.85k
White (Hispanic)
355k ± 11.7k

5.27%

Hispanic Population

526k people

5.27% of the people in Michigan are hispanic (526k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Michigan as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
273,589 speakers (2.9%)
Arabic
164,852 speakers (1.75%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
46,067 speakers (0.489%)

10% of Michigan citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in Michigan was Spanish. 2.9% of the overall population of Michigan are native Spanish speakers. 1.75% speak Arabic and 0.489% speak Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese), the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

6.85%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

684k people

6.71%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

671k people

As of 2019, 6.85% of Michigan residents (684k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Michigan was 6.71%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Michigan compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.5

In 2019, the median age of all people in Michigan was 39.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 39, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 44. But people in Michigan are getting staying the same age. In 2018, the average age of all Michigan residents was 40.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
77,972 ± 6,829 people
India
76,976 ± 6,785 people
Iraq
50,893 ± 5,525 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 77,972 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,976 and Iraq with 50,893.

Citizenship

96.8%

2019 Citizenship

96.8%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 96.8% of Michigan residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Michigan was 96.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Michigan compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
192,873 ± 4,494
Gulf War (2001-)
74,756 ± 4,045
Gulf War (1990s)
70,646 ± 4,013

Michigan has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.58 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

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

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (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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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Michigan across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Michigan is $59,584. In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Michigan was Livingston County, MI with a value of $86,512, followed by Oakland County, MI and Washtenaw County, MI, with respective values of $81,190 and $76,576.

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,395. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Michigan employs 4.56M people. The largest industries in Michigan are Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (361,793 people), Restaurants & Food Services (327,021 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (250,464 people), and the highest paying industries are Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($192,589), Software publishing ($109,225), and Not specified utilities ($102,486).

Wages

Median Household Income

$59,584

2019 value

± $572

5.09%

1 Year Growth

± 1.14%

Households in Michigan have a median annual income of $59,584, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $56,697 in 2018, which represents a 5.09% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Michigan compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

$68,074

Average Male Salary in Michigan

± $1,155

$50,395

Average Female Salary in Michigan

± $888

In 2019, full-time male employees in Michigan made 1.35 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Michigan by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Michigan

Asian
$68,127 ± $4,437
White
$52,301 ± $742
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$40,499 ± $25,643

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Michigan workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.3 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Michigan.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Michigan by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.473

2019 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.472

2018 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2019, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.271% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Michigan was Livingston County, MI with a value of $86,512, followed by Oakland County, MI and Washtenaw County, MI, with respective values of $81,190 and $76,576.

The following map shows all of the counties in Michigan colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

14.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Michigan (1.4M out of 9.74M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

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
871,590 ± 6,197
Black
381,853 ± 4,368
Hispanic
110,005 ± 2,253

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

4.56M

2019 Value

1.22%

1 Year growth

± 1.22%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Michigan grew at a rate of 1.22%, from 4.51M employees to 4.56M employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Michigan, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (114,668 people), Other managers (110,973 people), and Registered nurses (105,640 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Michigan.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Michigan, by number of employees, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (114,668 people), Other managers (110,973 people), and Registered nurses (105,640 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other states, Michigan has an unusually high number of residents working as Tool & die makers (5.74 times higher than expected), Mechanical engineers (5.65 times), and Engine & other machine assemblers (5.04 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Michigan, by average salary, are Surgeons ($278,010), Physicians ($215,001), and Nurse anesthetists ($169,758).

Industries

Employment by Industries

4.56M

2019 Value

1.22%

1 Year growth

± 1.22%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Michigan grew at a rate of 1.22%, from 4.51M employees to 4.56M employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Michigan, are Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (361,793 people), Restaurants & Food Services (327,021 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (250,464 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Michigan, though some of these residents may live in Michigan and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Michigan, by number of employees, are Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (361,793 people), Restaurants & Food Services (327,021 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (250,464 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other states, Michigan has an unusually high number of Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (8.47 times higher than expected), Metalworking machinery manufacturing (5.4 times), and Cutlery & hand tool manufacturing (3.34 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Michigan, by average salary, are Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($192,589), Software publishing ($109,225), and Not specified utilities ($102,486).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $193B, followed by Machinery ($56.5B) and Mixed freight ($49.6B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Michigan.

$638B

2020 Value in Michigan

$1.16T

Projected 2050 Value in Michigan

81.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Michigan trade was $638B. This is expected to increase 81.2% to $1.16T by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$35.1B
Texas
$34.4B
Indiana
$29.5B

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $35.1B, followed by Texas with $34.4B and Indiana and $29.5B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.09%). The most partisan county was Missaukee County, MI with 75.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (47.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.09%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.09%).

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

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Michigan

50.6% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Michigan

Missaukee County, MI
75.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Hillsdale County, MI
73.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Washtenaw County, MI
72.6% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Michigan was Missaukee County, MI with 75.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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

US Senators from Michigan

Debbie Stabenow

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing Michigan.

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

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 14 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 Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Michigan awarded 133,525 degrees. The student population of Michigan is skewed towards women, with 215,993 male students and 285,843 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Michigan are White (89,760 and 72%), followed by Black or African American (12,713 and 10.2%), Hispanic or Latino (6,423 and 5.15%), and Asian (5,821 and 4.67%).

The largest universities in Michigan by number of degrees awarded are University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (15,263 and 11.4%), Michigan State University (13,443 and 10.1%), and Wayne State University (6,889 and 5.16%).

The most popular majors in Michigan are General Studies (8,459 and 6.34%), General Business Administration & Management (7,735 and 5.79%), and Registered Nursing (6,063 and 4.54%).

The median tuition costs in Michigan are $28,095 for private four year colleges, and $12,195 and $16,311 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
3,019 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
2,572 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
3,549 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Michigan was General Business Administration & Management with 3,019 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Michigan according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
15,263 degrees awarded
Michigan State University
13,443 degrees awarded
Wayne State University
6,889 degrees awarded

$12,195

Median In-State Public

$28,095

Median Private

In 2020, the Michigan institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Michigan-Ann Arbor with 15,263 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

57,199

Degrees Awarded to Men

76,326

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 57,199 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Michigan, which is 0.749 times less than the 76,326 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Michigan by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
89,760 degrees awarded
Black or African American
12,713 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
6,423 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Michigan was White students. These 89,760 degrees mean that there were 7.06 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 12,713 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Michigan was $169,600 in 2019, which is 0.705 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $162,500 to $169,600, a 4.37% increase. The homeownership rate in Michigan is 71.6%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Michigan have an average commute time of 23.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Michigan is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$169,600

2019 Median

± $893

$162,500

2018 Median

± $780

In 2019, the median property value in Michigan grew to to $169,600 from the previous year's value of $162,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Michigan 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 Michigan the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,584

Median Household Income

± $572

3.97M

Number of Households

± 29,426

In 2019, the median household income of the 3.97M households in Michigan grew to $59,584 from the previous year's value of $56,697.

The following chart displays the households in Michigan distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Michigan distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Michigan the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

71.6%

2019 Homeownership

71.2%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 71.6% of the housing units in Michigan were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.2%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Michigan compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

23.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Michigan have a shorter commute time (23.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 2.02% of the workforce in Michigan have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Michigan compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (81.8%)
Carpooled (8.88%)
Worked At Home (4.51%)

In 2019, 81.8% of workers in Michigan drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.88%) and those who worked at home (4.51%).

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

Health

94.2% of the population of Michigan has health coverage, with 49.8% on employee plans, 18% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 0.935% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Michigan was $8,055 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,745).

Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1266 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.861% decrease from the previous year (1277 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1308 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 355 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Montmorency County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.6%). Additionally, Gratiot County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (45.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,266 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Michigan

Primary care physicians in Michigan see an average of 1,266 patients per year. This represents a 0.861% decrease from the previous year (1,277 patients).

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

$8,055

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Michigan

$3,950

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,915

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,318

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Michigan (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4%, from $7,745 to $8,055.

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

Health Care Coverage

5.78%

Uninsured

49.8%

Employer Coverage

18%

Medicaid

13.6%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

0.935%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Michigan grew by 6.94% from 5.41% to 5.78%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Michigan changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.