West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX

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2020 Population

191,642

0.236% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

40.4

0.493% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

13.8%

4.13% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$48,273

2.44% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$87,200

5.83% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

69,944

1.36% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX had a population of 192k people with a median age of 40.4 and a median household income of $48,273. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX declined from 192,096 to 191,642, a −0.236% decrease and its median household income grew from $47,124 to $48,273, a 2.44% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (66.6%), White (Hispanic) (19%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.13%), Other (Hispanic) (3.63%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.26%).

17.5% of the households in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor 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.

97% of the residents in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX are Cisco College (574 degrees awarded in 2021), Ranger College (484 degrees), and Western Texas College (293 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX was $87,200, and the homeownership rate was 76%.

Most people in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.2 minutes. The average car ownership in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.

West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX borders South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX, North Texas Regional Planning Commission (Outside Wichita County) & Wise County PUMA, TX, Hood, Erath, Palo Pinto & Somervell Counties PUMA, TX, Taylor CountyAbilene City PUMA, TX, Concho Valley COG & Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission (East) PUMA, TX, Tom Green CountySan Angelo City PUMA, TX, and Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX.

United States Texas

Population & Diversity

West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX is home to a population of 192k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2020, 4.89% of West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (9.36k people).

In 2020, there were 3.51 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (128k people) in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 36.4k White (Hispanic) and 7.91k Black or African American (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 West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX are Spanish (30,060 households), German (350 households), and Vietnamese (239 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

91,042

Women

47.5%

100,456

Men

52.5%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 191,498 inhabitants, with 52.5% men, and 47.5% women.

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

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Citizenship

97%

2020 Citizenship

97%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97% of West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
128k ± 423
White (Hispanic)
36.4k ± 978
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.91k ± 464

26.4%

Hispanic Population

50.5k people

26.4% of the people in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX are hispanic (50.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
7,268 ± 2,053 people
China
179 ± 328 people
Honduras
129 ± 279 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX was Mexico, the natal country of 7,268 West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX residents, followed by China with 179 and Honduras with 129.

Foreign-Born Population

4.89%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

9.36k people

4.87%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

9.36k people

As of 2020, 4.89% of West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX residents (9.36k 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 West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX was 4.87%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
30,060 households (16.6%)
German
350 households (0.193%)
Vietnamese
239 households (0.132%)

17.5% of the households in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. 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 West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX was Spanish. 16.6% of the households in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor 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
4,407 ± 433
Gulf War (2001-)
2,214 ± 328
Gulf War (1990s)
1,747 ± 282

West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.99 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX employs 69.9k people. The largest industries in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX are Elementary & secondary schools (7,168 people), Construction (5,120 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,981 people), and the highest paying industries are Advertising, public relations & related services ($283,891), Public finance activities ($138,070), and Pipeline transportation ($102,025).

Males in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.46 times higher than the average income of females, which is $37,835. The income inequality in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.433, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

32,695

Women

46.7%

37,249

Men

53.3%

The workforce of West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX in 2020 was 69,944 people, with 46.7% woman, and 53.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX.

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Occupations

69.9k

2020 Value

1.36%

1 Year growth

± 1.36%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX grew at a rate of 1.36%, from 69k employees to 69.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,486 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,328 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,017 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

69.9k

2020 Value

1.36%

1 Year growth

± 1.36%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX grew at a rate of 1.36%, from 69k employees to 69.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX, are Elementary & secondary schools (7,168 people), Construction (5,120 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,981 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX, though some of these residents may live in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,836

Median earning men ± $1,272

$26,076

Median earning women ± $839

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Information ($57,212), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,563), and Manufacturing ($49,254).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($35,660), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($34,737), and Manufacturing ($34,509).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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

Showing data for Texas.

$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 West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor 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

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

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 West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX awarded 1,582 degrees. The student population of West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 6,728 male students and 8,702 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX are White (866 and 56.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (472 and 30.6%), Black or African American (123 and 7.98%), and Two or More Races (41 and 2.66%).

The largest universities in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX by number of degrees awarded are Cisco College (574 and 36.3%), Ranger College (484 and 30.6%), and Western Texas College (293 and 18.5%).

The most popular majors in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX are General Studies (528 and 33.4%), Registered Nursing (137 and 8.66%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (127 and 8.03%).

The median tuition cost in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX for private four year colleges is $26,778.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 59.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 15,430 (43.6% men and 56.4% 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 15,430 students enrolled in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX, 43.6% men and 56.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,512 records, of which 57.3% were women and 42.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
520 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
132 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
92 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX was General Studies with 520 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Cisco College
574 degrees awarded
Ranger College
484 degrees awarded
Western Texas College
293 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Cisco College with 574 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 701 men were awarded degrees from institutions in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX, which is 0.796 times less than the 881 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 866 degrees mean that there were 1.83 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 472 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 ($26,778) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($3,710) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,600) 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, 1.07% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.752% 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 West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (52.9k), Some college (37k), and Secondary Education (26.8k).

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 West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX was $87,200 in 2020, which is 0.379 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $82,400 to $87,200, a 5.83% increase. The homeownership rate in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX is 76%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 20.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX is $48,273. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $141,330, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Fort Bend County (West & South) PUMA, TX, with respective values of $130,920 and $121,555.

Housing

Property

$87,200

Median Property Value 2020

±$1,850

$53,971

Median Property Taxes

±$1,438

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 West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

76%

Homeownership

2020

62.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 76% of the housing units in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor 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 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $141,330, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Fort Bend County (West & South) PUMA, TX, with respective values of $130,920 and $121,555.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor 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.

$48,273

Median Household Income

± $1,607

71k

Number of Households

± 1,756

In 2020, the median household income of the 71k households in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX grew to $48,273 from the previous year's value of $47,124.

The following chart displays the households in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.433

2020 Wage GINI in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX

0.444

2019 Wage GINI in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX

In 2020, the income inequality in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX was 0.433 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.38% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (81.3%)
Carpooled (12%)
Worked At Home (3.6%)

In 2020, 81.3% of workers in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12%) and those who worked at home (3.6%).

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

20.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX have a shorter commute time (20.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.51% of the workforce in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor 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 West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor 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 West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX (24.2k out of 176k 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 Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX is White, followed by Hispanic 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

83.3% of the population of West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 38.5% on employee plans, 14.3% on Medicaid, 15.3% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 1.66% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Texas was $6,998 in 2014. This is a 5.06% increase from the previous year ($6,661).

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 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.4% under 18 years, 17.8% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

16.7%

Uninsured

38.5%

Employer Coverage

14.3%

Medicaid

15.3%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

1.66%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX grew by 0.00801% from 16.7% to 16.7%.

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