Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC

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2021 Population

207,479

1.89% 1-year growth

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.7

0.253% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

16.5%

3.37% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$53,088

5.07% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$168,200

4.28% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

86,865

1.72% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC had a population of 207k people with a median age of 39.7 and a median household income of $53,088. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC grew from 203,637 to 207,479, a 1.89% increase and its median household income grew from $50,526 to $53,088, a 5.07% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.56%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.41%), White (Hispanic) (1.86%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.43%).

4.75% of the households in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC 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.

97.9% of the residents in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Pickens & Oconee Counties--Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC are Clemson University (7,601 degrees awarded in 2021) and Southern Wesleyan University (394 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC was $168,200, and the homeownership rate was 71.1%.

Most people in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC was 2 cars per household.

Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC borders Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA, Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA, Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC, Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC, Greer City (North & West) & Taylors (Central & East) PUMA, SC, Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC, and Anderson City PUMA, SC.

United States South Carolina

Population & Diversity

Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC is home to a population of 207k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.42% of Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC residents were born outside of the country (7.1k people).

In 2021, there were 12.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (176k people) in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5k 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 Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC are Spanish (5,612 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (711 households), and German (310 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

104,108

Women

50.2%

103,472

Men

49.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 207,580 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

97.9%

2021 Citizenship

97.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.9% of Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
176k ± 156
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
13.6k ± 415
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5k ± 475

4.65%

Hispanic Population

9.66k people

4.65% of the people in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC are hispanic (9.66k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,527 ± 956 people
India
688 ± 643 people
Honduras
577 ± 589 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC was Mexico, the natal country of 1,527 Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC residents, followed by India with 688 and Honduras with 577.

Foreign-Born Population

3.42%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

7.1k people

3.62%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.37k people

As of 2021, 3.42% of Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC residents (7.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC was 3.62%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,612 households (2.84%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
711 households (0.36%)
German
310 households (0.157%)

4.75% of the households in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC 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 Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC was Spanish. 2.84% of the households in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,749 ± 477
Gulf War (2001-)
2,313 ± 402
Gulf War (1990s)
1,786 ± 353

Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.05 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC employs 86.9k people. The largest industries in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (6,465 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,039 people), and Construction (6,036 people), and the highest paying industries are Iron & steel mills & steel product manufacturing ($162,595), Offices of physicians ($131,293), and Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($106,430).

Males in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,735. The income inequality in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

40,363

Women

47.3%

45,033

Men

52.7%

The workforce of Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC in 2020 was 85,396 people, with 47.3% woman, and 52.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC.

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Occupations

86.9k

2021 Value

1.72%

1 Year growth

± 1.72%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC grew at a rate of 1.72%, from 85.4k employees to 86.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC, are Postsecondary teachers (2,353 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (2,312 people), and Registered nurses (2,151 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (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

86.9k

2021 Value

1.72%

1 Year growth

± 1.72%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC grew at a rate of 1.72%, from 85.4k employees to 86.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (6,465 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,039 people), and Construction (6,036 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC, though some of these residents may live in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,324

Median earning men ± $1,461

$27,682

Median earning women ± $1,453

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($61,429), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,160), and Information ($49,643).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,111), Wholesale Trade ($44,676), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($35,836).

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 South Carolina. 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 South Carolina.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $39.9B, followed by Plastics/rubber ($29.5B) and Machinery ($26.9B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$273B

2020 Value in South Carolina

$613B

Projected 2050 Value in South Carolina

124% growth

In 2020, total outbound South Carolina trade was $273B. This is expected to increase 124% to $613B by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

North Carolina
$28.9B
Georgia
$21.4B
Texas
$10.9B

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $28.9B, followed by Georgia with $21.4B and Texas and $10.9B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 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 Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC. Showing the available data for South Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.11%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from South Carolina

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Lindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 2, 2013
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from South Carolina

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 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 South Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC awarded 7,995 degrees. The student population of Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 13,630 male students and 15,011 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC are White (6,157 and 82.5%), followed by Black or African American (531 and 7.11%), Hispanic or Latino (293 and 3.92%), and Two or More Races (222 and 2.97%).

The largest universities in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC by number of degrees awarded are Clemson University (7,601 and 95.1%) and Southern Wesleyan University (394 and 4.93%).

The most popular majors in Pickens & Oconee Counties--Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC are General Business Administration & Management (641 and 8.02%), General Biological Sciences (444 and 5.55%), and Mechanical Engineering (385 and 4.82%).

The median tuition costs in Pickens & Oconee Counties--Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC are $25,748 for private four year colleges, and $14,118 and $37,110 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 49.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 28,641 (47.6% men and 52.4% 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 28,641 students enrolled in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC, 47.6% men and 52.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 21,335 records, of which 53.3% were women and 46.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
425 degrees awarded
General Psychology
330 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
327 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Pickens & Oconee Counties--Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC was General Business Administration & Management with 425 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Pickens & Oconee Counties--Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Clemson University
7,601 degrees awarded
Southern Wesleyan University
394 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Clemson University with 7,601 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 3,681 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC, which is 0.853 times less than the 4,314 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 6,157 degrees mean that there were 11.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 531 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 ($25,748) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,440) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,188) 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, 0.921% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.617% 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 Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (46.7k), Some college (40.5k), and Secondary Education (26.6k).

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 Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC was $168,200 in 2021, which is 0.687 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $161,300 to $168,200, a 4.28% increase. The homeownership rate in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC is 71.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC have an average commute time of 25.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC is $53,088. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC was Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC with a value of $82,343, followed by Charleston City PUMA, SC and York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC, with respective values of $77,240 and $74,702.

Housing

Property

$168,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,739

$58,145

Median Property Taxes

±$1,833

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 Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.1%

Homeownership

2021

67.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 71.1% of the housing units in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC 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 Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC was Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC with a value of $82,343, followed by Charleston City PUMA, SC and York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC, with respective values of $77,240 and $74,702.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC 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.

$53,088

Median Household Income

± $1,368

81.8k

Number of Households

± 2,489

In 2021, the median household income of the 81.8k households in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC grew to $53,088 from the previous year's value of $50,526.

The following chart displays the households in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC 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

0.47

2021 Wage GINI in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC

0.468

2020 Wage GINI in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC

In 2021, the income inequality in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.56% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.5%)
Carpooled (9.92%)
Worked At Home (7.24%)

In 2021, 79.5% of workers in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.92%) and those who worked at home (7.24%).

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

25.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC have a shorter commute time (25.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.34% of the workforce in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC (33k out of 200k 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 Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC 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

90.5% of the population of Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC has health coverage, with 43.6% on employee plans, 15.3% on Medicaid, 15.2% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 1.85% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see 1485 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.602% decrease from the previous year (1494 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1768 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 524 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,485 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in South Carolina

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see an average of 1,485 patients per year. This represents a 0.602% decrease from the previous year (1,494 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.3% under 18 years, 23.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.53%

Uninsured

43.6%

Employer Coverage

15.3%

Medicaid

15.2%

Medicare

14.5%

Non-Group

1.85%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC grew by 0.429% from 9.49% to 9.53%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.