Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX

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2021 Population

189,241

0.311% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

40.8

0.246% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

18.2%

1.7% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$46,202

5.08% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$135,400

7.63% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

63,650

1.03% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX had a population of 189k people with a median age of 40.8 and a median household income of $46,202.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (64.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (16.2%), White (Hispanic) (9.25%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.94%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.24%).

14.3% of the households in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX 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.

95.9% of the residents in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX are Sam Houston State University (5,395 degrees awarded in 2021) and Sebring Career Schools-Huntsville (10 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX was $135,400, and the homeownership rate was 69.1%.

Most people in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.

Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX borders Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX, Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX, Brazos Valley COG (Outside Brazos County) & Milam County PUMA, TX, Angelina & Nacogdoches Counties PUMA, TX, Deep East Texas COG (East) PUMA, TX, Orange & Hardin Counties PUMA, TX, Liberty & Chambers Counties PUMA, TX, and Montgomery County (Northeast)Conroe City (East) PUMA, TX.

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Population & Diversity

Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX is home to a population of 189k people, from which 95.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 6% of Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (11.4k people).

In 2021, there were 3.97 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (122k people) in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 30.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 17.5k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX are Spanish (22,603 households), Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa (791 households), and Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages (262 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

85,347

Women

45.1%

103,851

Men

54.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 189,198 inhabitants, with 54.9% men, and 45.1% women.

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

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Citizenship

95.9%

2021 Citizenship

95.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.9% of Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
122k ± 123
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
30.7k ± 605
White (Hispanic)
17.5k ± 1.1k

15.7%

Hispanic Population

29.8k people

15.7% of the people in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX are hispanic (29.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
6,723 ± 1,977 people
Nigeria
792 ± 689 people
El Salvador
607 ± 604 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX was Mexico, the natal country of 6,723 Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX residents, followed by Nigeria with 792 and El Salvador with 607.

Foreign-Born Population

2021 Foreign-Born Population

11.4k people

6.06%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

11.4k people

As of 2021, 6% of Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX residents (11.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
22,603 households (12.5%)
Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa
791 households (0.438%)
Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages
262 households (0.145%)

14.3% of the households in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX was Spanish. 12.5% of the households in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
5,110 ± 445
Gulf War (2001-)
2,714 ± 606
Gulf War (1990s)
1,845 ± 390

Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.88 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX employs 63.7k people. The largest industries in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX are Justice, public order, & safety activities (7,130 people), Construction (5,762 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (5,037 people), and the highest paying industries are Air transportation ($150,676), Engine, turbine, & power transmission equipment manufacturing ($112,566), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($106,678).

Males in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,227. The income inequality in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.434, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,305

Women

47.1%

34,007

Men

52.9%

The workforce of Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX in 2020 was 64,312 people, with 47.1% woman, and 52.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

63.7k

2021 Value

−1.03%

1 Year decline

± −1.03%

In 2021, there were 63.7k employees (± 0) in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX, are Correctional officers and jailers (3,210 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,028 people), and Cashiers (1,772 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (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

63.7k

2021 Value

−1.03%

1 Year decline

± −1.03%

In 2021, there were 63.7k employees (± 0) in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX, are Justice, public order, & safety activities (7,130 people), Construction (5,762 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (5,037 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX, though some of these residents may live in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,991

Median earning men ± $1,692

$26,604

Median earning women ± $993

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($55,881), Wholesale Trade ($55,278), and Information ($54,002).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($52,697), Wholesale Trade ($41,028), and Public Administration ($37,802).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$255B
Gasoline
$212B
Fuel oils
$180B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $255B, followed by Gasoline ($212B) and Fuel oils ($180B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.26T

2020 Value in Texas

$4.54T

Projected 2050 Value in Texas

101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 101% to $4.54T by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$77.7B
California
$68.4B
Michigan
$58.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $77.7B, followed by California with $68.4B and Michigan and $58.4B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 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 Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.12%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 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 Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX awarded 5,405 degrees. The student population of Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 7,679 male students and 13,954 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX are White (2,780 and 52.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,358 and 25.6%), Black or African American (761 and 14.4%), and Two or More Races (157 and 2.96%).

The largest universities in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX by number of degrees awarded are Sam Houston State University (5,395 and 99.8%) and Sebring Career Schools-Huntsville (10 and 0.185%).

The most popular majors in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX are Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (898 and 16.6%), Teacher Education (317 and 5.86%), and General Psychology (257 and 4.75%).

The median tuition cost in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX for a public four year colleges is $5,856 for in-state students and $15,648 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 96.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 21,633 (35.5% men and 64.5% 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 2021 there were 21,633 students enrolled in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX, 35.5% men and 64.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,439 records, of which 62.5% were women and 37.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
254 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
851 degrees awarded
Teacher Education
317 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX was General Psychology with 254 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Sam Houston State University
5,395 degrees awarded
Sebring Career Schools-Huntsville
10 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Sam Houston State University with 5,395 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,825 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX, which is 0.51 times less than the 3,580 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,780 degrees mean that there were 2.05 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,358 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

Public, 4-year or above ($5,856) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,104) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,380) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.837% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.2% 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 Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (57.7k), Some college (41k), and Secondary Education (25.5k).

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 Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX was $135,400 in 2021, which is 0.553 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $125,800 to $135,400, a 7.63% increase. The homeownership rate in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX is 69.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 29.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX is $46,202. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $145,244, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Frisco City (East) & Prosper Town PUMA, TX, with respective values of $138,393 and $128,526.

Housing

Property

$135,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,253

$43,015

Median Property Taxes

±$1,681

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 Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.1%

Homeownership

N/A

64.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In N/A, 69.1% of the housing units in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX were occupied by their owner.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $145,244, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Frisco City (East) & Prosper Town PUMA, TX, with respective values of $138,393 and $128,526.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX 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.

$46,202

Median Household Income

± $1,742

63.5k

Number of Households

± 2,304

In 2021, the median household income of the 63.5k households in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX was $46,202.

The following chart displays the households in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.434

2021 Wage GINI in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX

0.446

2020 Wage GINI in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX

In 2021, the income inequality in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX was 0.434 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.77% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.9%)
Carpooled (8.47%)
Worked At Home (4.67%)

In 2021, 82.9% of workers in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.47%) and those who worked at home (4.67%).

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

29.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX have a longer commute time (29.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 5.35% of the workforce in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX (30.3k out of 166k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX 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

83.4% of the population of Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 40.6% on employee plans, 14.5% on Medicaid, 15.5% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 1.64% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1629 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.792% decrease from the previous year (1642 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1660 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 759 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,629 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Texas

Primary care physicians in Texas see an average of 1,629 patients per year. This represents a 0.792% decrease from the previous year (1,642 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22% under 18 years, 22.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

16.6%

Uninsured

40.6%

Employer Coverage

14.5%

Medicaid

15.5%

Medicare

11%

Non-Group

1.64%

Military or VA

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.