Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH

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2020 Population

133,367

0.765% 1-year decline

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

Rob Portman

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

44.7

0% 1-year change

2020 Poverty Rate

14.3%

4.08% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$49,275

1.26% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$102,300

5.9% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

54,551

0.033% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH had a population of 133k people with a median age of 44.7 and a median household income of $49,275. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH declined from 134,395 to 133,367, a −0.765% decrease and its median household income grew from $48,662 to $49,275, a 1.26% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.54%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.06%), White (Hispanic) (0.652%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.563%).

1.92% of the households in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH 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.

99.7% of the residents in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH are Eastern Gateway Community College (2,040 degrees awarded in 2020), Franciscan University of Steubenville (710 degrees), and Belmont College (299 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH was $102,300, and the homeownership rate was 72.7%.

Most people in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH was 2 cars per household.

Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH borders Holmes, Guernsey & Coshocton Counties PUMA, OH, Tuscarawas & Harrison Counties PUMA, OH, Alliance City PUMA, OH, Columbiana County PUMA, OH, Washington, Morgan, Noble & Monroe Counties PUMA, OH, and Ohio, Marshall, Hancock & Brooke Counties PUMA, WV.

Population & Diversity

Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH is home to a population of 133k people, from which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2020, 1.25% of Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH residents were born outside of the country (1.67k people).

In 2020, there were 20.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (122k people) in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.05k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.75k 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 Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH are Spanish (969 households), Italian (186 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (177 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

66,836

Women

50.2%

66,231

Men

49.8%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 133,067 inhabitants, with 49.8% men, and 50.2% women.

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

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Citizenship

99.7%

2020 Citizenship

99.6%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.7% of Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
122k ± 78
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.05k ± 281
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.75k ± 286

1.28%

Hispanic Population

1.71k people

1.28% of the people in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH are hispanic (1.71k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Philippines
198 ± 345 people
China
190 ± 338 people
Italy
153 ± 304 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH was Philippines, the natal country of 198 Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH residents, followed by China with 190 and Italy with 153.

Foreign-Born Population

1.25%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.67k people

1.34%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.8k people

As of 2020, 1.25% of Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH residents (1.67k 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 Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH was 1.34%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
969 households (0.764%)
Italian
186 households (0.147%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
177 households (0.14%)

1.92% of the households in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH 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 Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH was Spanish. 0.764% of the households in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,500 ± 275
Gulf War (1990s)
1,255 ± 226
Gulf War (2001-)
1,215 ± 223

Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.79 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH employs 54.6k people. The largest industries in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,080 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,870 people), and Construction (2,907 people), and the highest paying industries are Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping & payroll services ($110,924), Computer Systems Design ($98,674), and Miscellaneous manufacturing, n.e.c. ($94,805).

Males in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH have an average income that is 1.49 times higher than the average income of females, which is $39,433. The income inequality in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH (measured using the Gini index) is 0.432, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,062

Women

47.8%

28,489

Men

52.2%

The workforce of Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH in 2020 was 54,551 people, with 47.8% woman, and 52.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH.

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Occupations

54.6k

2020 Value

−0.033%

1 Year decline

± −0.033%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH declined at a rate of −0.033%, from 54.6k employees to 54.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,094 people), Cashiers (1,838 people), and Registered nurses (1,566 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

54.6k

2020 Value

−0.033%

1 Year decline

± −0.033%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH declined at a rate of −0.033%, from 54.6k employees to 54.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,080 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,870 people), and Construction (2,907 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH, though some of these residents may live in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,642

Median earning men ± $1,352

$25,910

Median earning women ± $1,001

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($71,896), Manufacturing ($52,576), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,272).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($37,762), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($31,865), and Manufacturing ($31,865).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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 Ohio. 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 Ohio.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $57.8B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($53.5B) and Mixed freight ($52.6B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Ohio.

$685B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.25T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

81.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $685B. This is expected to increase 81.7% to $1.25T by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Michigan
$46.1B
Indiana
$39.9B
Pennsylvania
$32.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $46.1B, followed by Indiana with $39.9B and Pennsylvania and $32.3B.

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

Civics

Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 16 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Rob Portman

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman are the senators currently representing Ohio.

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

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 16 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 Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH awarded 3,137 degrees. The student population of Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 14,962 male students and 30,323 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH are White (2,292 and 73.3%), followed by Black or African American (350 and 11.2%), Hispanic or Latino (287 and 9.18%), and Two or More Races (100 and 3.2%).

The largest universities in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH by number of degrees awarded are Eastern Gateway Community College (2,040 and 65%), Franciscan University of Steubenville (710 and 22.6%), and Belmont College (299 and 9.53%).

The most popular majors in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH are General Business Administration & Management (659 and 21%), Humanistic Studies (402 and 12.8%), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (368 and 11.7%).

The median tuition costs in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH are $29,720 for private four year colleges, and $5,674 and $8,666 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 Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 73.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 38.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 45,285 (33% men and 67% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 45,285 students enrolled in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH, 33% men and 67% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 24,863 records, of which 64.3% were women and 35.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Humanistic Studies
394 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
368 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
589 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH was Humanistic Studies with 394 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Eastern Gateway Community College
2,040 degrees awarded
Franciscan University of Steubenville
710 degrees awarded
Belmont College
299 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Eastern Gateway Community College with 2,040 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 1,073 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH, which is 0.52 times less than the 2,064 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 2,292 degrees mean that there were 6.55 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 350 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 ($29,720) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($2,633) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,542) 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, 0.464% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.51% 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 Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (47.8k), Some college (21.3k), and Secondary Education (14.4k).

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 Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH was $102,300 in 2020, which is 0.445 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $96,600 to $102,300, a 5.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH is 72.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH have an average commute time of 24.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH is $49,275. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH was Delaware County PUMA, OH with a value of $111,411, followed by Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $106,980 and $104,216.

Housing

Property

$102,300

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,036

$38,765

Median Property Taxes

±$1,139

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 Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.7%

Homeownership

2020

61.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 72.7% of the housing units in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH 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 Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH was Delaware County PUMA, OH with a value of $111,411, followed by Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $106,980 and $104,216.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH 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.

$49,275

Median Household Income

± $1,445

53.3k

Number of Households

± 1,408

In 2020, the median household income of the 53.3k households in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH grew to $49,275 from the previous year's value of $48,662.

The following chart displays the households in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH 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

0.432

2020 Wage GINI in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH

0.433

2019 Wage GINI in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH

In 2020, the income inequality in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH was 0.432 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.349% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (85.6%)
Carpooled (6.21%)
Worked At Home (4.52%)

In 2020, 85.6% of workers in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.21%) and those who worked at home (4.52%).

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

24.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH have a shorter commute time (24.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.7% of the workforce in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH (18.2k out of 127k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH is White, followed by Black 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

94.6% of the population of Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH has health coverage, with 47.2% on employee plans, 18.9% on Medicaid, 16.3% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 1.56% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Ohio was $8,712 in 2014. This is a 5.14% increase from the previous year ($8,286).

Primary care physicians in Ohio see 1303 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.686% decrease from the previous year (1312 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1558 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 383 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Ohio. 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 Ohio, 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

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

1,303 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ohio

Primary care physicians in Ohio see an average of 1,303 patients per year. This represents a 0.686% decrease from the previous year (1,312 patients).

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

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Ohio 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 21% under 18 years, 18.6% between 18 and 34 years, 39.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.43%

Uninsured

47.2%

Employer Coverage

18.9%

Medicaid

16.3%

Medicare

10.6%

Non-Group

1.56%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH declined by 2.22% from 5.56% to 5.43%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Belmont & Jefferson Counties PUMA, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.