Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI

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2020 Population

175,099

0.148% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2018 Median Age

47.4

0.851% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

12.3%

4.75% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$52,372

2.95% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$149,400

2.82% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

75,974

0.00526% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI had a population of 175k people with a median age of 47.4 and a median household income of $52,372. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI grew from 174,841 to 175,099, a 0.148% increase and its median household income grew from $50,870 to $52,372, a 2.95% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.7%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (4.16%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.5%), White (Hispanic) (1.26%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.644%).

3.15% of the households in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI 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.

99.2% of the residents in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI are Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (2,091 degrees awarded in 2020), University of Wisconsin-Superior (648 degrees), and Northland College (127 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI was $149,400, and the homeownership rate was 75.7%.

Most people in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23 minutes. The average car ownership in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI was 2 cars per household.

Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI borders Western Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI, Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN, Hibbing & Cloquet Cities PUMA, MN, Duluth, Hermantown & Proctor Cities PUMA, MN, Chisago, Isanti, Pine, Mille Lacs & Kanabec Counties PUMA, MN, Oneida, Lincoln, Vilas, Langlade & Forest Counties PUMA, WI, Marathon County PUMA, WI, and Barron, Polk, Clark & Chippewa (North) Counties PUMA, WI.

Population & Diversity

Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI is home to a population of 175k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2020, 1.64% of Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI residents were born outside of the country (2.88k people).

In 2020, there were 21.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (157k people) in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.29k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 4.38k 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 Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI are Spanish (1,612 households), German (828 households), and Other Native Languages of North America (744 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

86,386

Women

49.4%

88,574

Men

50.6%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 174,960 inhabitants, with 50.6% men, and 49.4% women.

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

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Citizenship

99.2%

2020 Citizenship

99.2%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.2% of Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
157k ± 134
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
7.29k ± 270
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.38k ± 351

2.08%

Hispanic Population

3.64k people

2.08% of the people in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI are hispanic (3.64k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
298 ± 423 people
Canada
277 ± 408 people
Germany
249 ± 387 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI was Mexico, the natal country of 298 Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI residents, followed by Canada with 277 and Germany with 249.

Foreign-Born Population

1.64%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.88k people

1.61%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

2.81k people

As of 2020, 1.64% of Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI residents (2.88k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI was 1.61%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,612 households (0.966%)
German
828 households (0.496%)
Other Native Languages of North America
744 households (0.446%)

3.15% of the households in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI was Spanish. 0.966% of the households in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
5,634 ± 232
Gulf War (2001-)
1,910 ± 226
Gulf War (1990s)
1,280 ± 145

Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.95 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI employs 76k people. The largest industries in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI are Construction (5,366 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,559 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,791 people), and the highest paying industries are Pipeline transportation ($117,337), Petroleum refining ($98,244), and Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($95,683).

Males in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,110. The income inequality in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.41, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

36,388

Women

47.9%

39,586

Men

52.1%

The workforce of Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI in 2020 was 75,974 people, with 47.9% woman, and 52.1% men.

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

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Occupations

76k

2020 Value

−0.00526%

1 Year decline

± −0.00526%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI declined at a rate of −0.00526%, from 76k employees to 76k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,612 people), Registered nurses (2,180 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,766 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wisconsin (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

76k

2020 Value

−0.00526%

1 Year decline

± −0.00526%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI declined at a rate of −0.00526%, from 76k employees to 76k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI, are Construction (5,366 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,559 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,791 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI, though some of these residents may live in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,404

Median earning men ± $578

$28,693

Median earning women ± $881

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,097), Public Administration ($51,799), and Wholesale Trade ($50,676).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($42,799), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($37,160), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($35,357).

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 Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $42.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($37.6B) and Machinery ($37.1B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$365B

2020 Value in Wisconsin

$615B

Projected 2050 Value in Wisconsin

68.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $365B. This is expected to increase 68.3% to $615B by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$36.6B
Minnesota
$18.2B
Michigan
$17.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $36.6B, followed by Minnesota with $18.2B and Michigan and $17.7B.

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

Civics

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

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

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Wisconsin

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 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 Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI awarded 2,914 degrees. The student population of Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 2,229 male students and 3,997 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI are White (2,502 and 88.6%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (88 and 3.12%), Two or More Races (69 and 2.44%), and Black or African American (61 and 2.16%).

The largest universities in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI by number of degrees awarded are Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (2,091 and 71.8%), University of Wisconsin-Superior (648 and 22.2%), and Northland College (127 and 4.36%).

The most popular majors in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI are Welding Technology (453 and 15.5%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (357 and 12.3%), and General Business Administration & Management (121 and 4.15%).

The median tuition costs in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI are $37,078 for private four year colleges, and $5,548 and $9,334 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 72.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 6,226 (35.8% men and 64.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 6,226 students enrolled in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI, 35.8% men and 64.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,023 records, of which 65.2% were women and 34.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Multidisciplinary Studies
47 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
83 degree-majors awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
69 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 47 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
2,091 degrees awarded
University of Wisconsin-Superior
648 degrees awarded
Northland College
127 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College with 2,091 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 1,236 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI, which is 0.737 times less than the 1,678 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,502 degrees mean that there were 28.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 88 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($37,078) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,518) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($2,016) 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 2020, 0.544% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.402% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (48.9k), Some college (33.9k), and Bachelors Degree (20.7k).

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI was $149,400 in 2020, which is 0.65 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $145,300 to $149,400, a 2.82% increase. The homeownership rate in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI is 75.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI have an average commute time of 23 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI is $52,372. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI was Waukesha County (West) PUMA, WI with a value of $100,909, followed by Waukesha County (East) PUMA, WI and Dane County (West) PUMA, WI, with respective values of $93,026 and $83,124.

Housing

Property

$149,400

Median Property Value 2020

±$2,238

$60,274

Median Property Taxes

±$988

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

75.7%

Homeownership

2020

62.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 75.7% of the housing units in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI was Waukesha County (West) PUMA, WI with a value of $100,909, followed by Waukesha County (East) PUMA, WI and Dane County (West) PUMA, WI, with respective values of $93,026 and $83,124.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI 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.

$52,372

Median Household Income

± $730

79.6k

Number of Households

± 1,277

In 2020, the median household income of the 79.6k households in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI grew to $52,372 from the previous year's value of $50,870.

The following chart displays the households in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI 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

0.41

2020 Wage GINI in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI

0.413

2019 Wage GINI in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI

In 2020, the income inequality in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI was 0.41 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.631% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (77.2%)
Carpooled (9.85%)
Worked At Home (7.07%)

In 2020, 77.2% of workers in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.85%) and those who worked at home (7.07%).

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 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI have a shorter commute time (23 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 3.27% of the workforce in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI (21k out of 171k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI is White, followed by Native American 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

93.6% of the population of Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI has health coverage, with 42.7% on employee plans, 17.3% on Medicaid, 16.9% on Medicare, 14.7% on non-group plans, and 1.93% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Wisconsin was $8,702 in 2014. This is a 6.26% increase from the previous year ($8,189).

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see 1267 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.236% decrease from the previous year (1270 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1407 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 471 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,267 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wisconsin

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see an average of 1,267 patients per year. This represents a 0.236% decrease from the previous year (1,270 patients).

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

Community Mobility

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

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.9% under 18 years, 15.6% between 18 and 34 years, 40.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.9% 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

6.36%

Uninsured

42.7%

Employer Coverage

17.3%

Medicaid

16.9%

Medicare

14.7%

Non-Group

1.93%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI declined by 2.85% from 6.54% to 6.36%.

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