Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH

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2022 Population

135,695

11.4% 1-year growth

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

41.1

1.23% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

15.6%

0.144% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$57,010

5.8% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$153,500

15% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

58,715

13.7% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH had a population of 136k people with a median age of 41.1 and a median household income of $57,010. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH grew from 121,785 to 135,695, a 11.4% increase and its median household income grew from $53,885 to $57,010, a 5.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.41%), Two+ (Hispanic) (0.651%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.368%).

2.62% of the households in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan 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.

99.6% of the residents in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH are Muskingum University (204264) (556 degrees awarded in 2022), Zane State College (380 degrees), and Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education (371 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH was $153,500, and the homeownership rate was 71.3%.

Most people in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH was 2 cars per household.

Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH borders Ashland, Holmes & Coshocton Counties PUMA, OH, Belmont, Guernsey, Noble & Monroe Counties PUMA, OH, Ross, Hocking & Vinton Counties PUMA, OH, and Athens, Washington & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH.

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Population & Diversity

Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH is home to a population of 136k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2022, 0.758% of Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH residents were born outside of the country (1.03k people).

In 2022, there were 26.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (125k people) in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.75k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 3.27k 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 Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH are Spanish (1,380 households), German (624 households), and Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (513 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

68,807

Women

50.5%

67,402

Men

49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 136,209 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

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

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Citizenship

99.6%

2022 Citizenship

99.8%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99.6% of Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH was 99.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
125k ± 248
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.75k ± 445
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.27k ± 308

1.19%

Hispanic Population

1.62k people

1.19% of the people in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH are hispanic (1.62k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
108 ± 255 people
Pakistan
95 ± 239 people
Germany
63 ± 195 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH was Mexico, the natal country of 108 Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH residents, followed by Pakistan with 95 and Germany with 63.

Foreign-Born Population

0.758%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.03k people

0.523%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

637 people

As of 2022, 0.758% of Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH residents (1.03k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH was 0.523%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,380 households (1.08%)
German
624 households (0.488%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
513 households (0.401%)

2.62% of the households in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH was Spanish. 1.08% of the households in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan 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
3,016 ± 323
Gulf War (2001-)
1,827 ± 357
Gulf War (1990s)
1,000 ± 211

Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.65 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH employs 58.7k people. The largest industries in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH are Construction (4,735 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,457 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,647 people), and the highest paying industries are Clay building material & refractories manufacturing ($131,301), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($116,561), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($95,314).

Males in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,238. The income inequality in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH (measured using the Gini index) is 0.408, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

24,715

Women

47.9%

26,873

Men

52.1%

The workforce of Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH in 2020 was 51,588 people, with 47.9% woman, and 52.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH.

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Occupations

58.7k

2022 Value

13.7%

1 Year growth

± 13.7%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH grew at a rate of 13.7%, from 51.6k employees to 58.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,573 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,409 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,801 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

58.7k

2022 Value

13.7%

1 Year growth

± 13.7%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH grew at a rate of 13.7%, from 51.6k employees to 58.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH, are Construction (4,735 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,457 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,647 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH, though some of these residents may live in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,084

Median earning men ± $1,651

$33,905

Median earning women ± $1,425

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,067), Information ($63,182), and Public Administration ($61,642).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($47,500), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,553), and Manufacturing ($40,536).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 5.51M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance 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 15 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 Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH. Showing the available data for Ohio.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (53.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.14%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

J. D. Vance

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance 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 Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 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 2022, universities in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH awarded 1,370 degrees. The student population of Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,257 male students and 3,835 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH are White (1,139 and 84.6%), followed by Unknown (78 and 5.79%), Black or African American (49 and 3.64%), and Two or More Races (46 and 3.41%).

The largest universities in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH by number of degrees awarded are Muskingum University (204264) (556 and 40.6%), Zane State College (380 and 27.7%), and Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education (371 and 27.1%).

The most popular majors in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH are Registered Nursing (117 and 8.54%), Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (102 and 7.45%), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (96 and 7.01%).

The median tuition costs in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH are $29,900 for private four year colleges, and $5,837 and $10,063 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 86.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 6,092 (37% men and 63% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 6,092 students enrolled in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH, 37% men and 63% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,865 records, of which 63.4% were women and 36.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Health Services
66 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
50 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
36 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH was General Health Services with 66 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Muskingum University (204264)
556 degrees awarded
Zane State College
380 degrees awarded
Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education
371 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Muskingum University (204264) with 556 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 596 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH, which is 0.77 times less than the 774 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,139 degrees mean that there were 14.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 78 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 ($29,900) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($790) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,259) 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 2022, 0.626% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.498% 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 Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (47.4k), Some college (20.8k), and Secondary Education (16.3k).

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 Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH was $153,500 in 2022, which is 0.545 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $133,500 to $153,500, a 15% increase. The homeownership rate in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH is 71.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH have an average commute time of 28.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH is $57,010. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH was Delaware County (South) PUMA, OH with a value of $146,754, followed by Hamilton County (East)--Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Butler County (Southeast)--Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $122,007 and $114,556.

Housing

Property

$153,500

Median Property Value 2022

±$3,877

$38,230

Median Property Taxes

±$1,329

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 Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

71.3%

Homeownership

2022

63.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 71.3% of the housing units in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan 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 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH was Delaware County (South) PUMA, OH with a value of $146,754, followed by Hamilton County (East)--Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Butler County (Southeast)--Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $122,007 and $114,556.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan 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.

$57,010

Median Household Income

± $1,961

53.6k

Number of Households

± 1,622

In 2022, the median household income of the 53.6k households in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH grew to $57,010 from the previous year's value of $53,885.

The following chart displays the households in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan 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

0.408

2022 Wage GINI in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH

0.415

2021 Wage GINI in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH

In 2022, the income inequality in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH was 0.408 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.8% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (84.6%)
Carpooled (8.29%)
Worked At Home (4.41%)

In 2022, 84.6% of workers in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.29%) and those who worked at home (4.41%).

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

28.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH have a longer commute time (28.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 3.43% of the workforce in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan 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 Muskingum, Perry & Morgan 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 Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH (20.8k out of 133k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.4% of the population of Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH has health coverage, with 45.2% on employee plans, 23.1% on Medicaid, 14.7% on Medicare, 9.18% on non-group plans, and 1.32% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ohio see 1292 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0775% increase from the previous year (1291 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1554 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 329 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,292 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ohio

Primary care physicians in Ohio see an average of 1,292 patients per year. This represents a 0.0775% increase from the previous year (1,291 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.9% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.59%

Uninsured

45.2%

Employer Coverage

23.1%

Medicaid

14.7%

Medicare

9.18%

Non-Group

1.32%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Muskingum, Perry & Morgan Counties PUMA, OH grew by 3.17% from 6.39% to 6.59%.

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