Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH

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2021 Population

126,458

2.44% 1-year growth

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

29.9

0.673% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

31.1%

1.5% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$40,510

7.71% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$177,700

14.6% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

61,404

3.49% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH had a population of 126k people with a median age of 29.9 and a median household income of $40,510. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH grew from 123,449 to 126,458, a 2.44% increase and its median household income grew from $37,609 to $40,510, a 7.71% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (46%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (41.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.51%), and White (Hispanic) (2.08%).

9.34% of the households in Cincinnati City (Central) 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.

95.1% of the residents in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH are University of Cincinnati-Main Campus (11,947 degrees awarded in 2021), Xavier University (2,125 degrees), and Cincinnati State Technical and Community College (1,257 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH was $177,700, and the homeownership rate was 30.1%.

Most people in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH was 1 car per household.

Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH borders Kenton County PUMA, KY, Northern Kentucky Area Development District (Southeast) PUMA, KY, Forest Park City, White Oak, Bridgetown & Finneytown PUMA, OH, Cincinnati City (West) PUMA, OH, Cincinnati (East) & Norwood Cities PUMA, OH, and Sharonville, Blue Ash, Springdale & Reading Cities PUMA, OH.

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Population & Diversity

Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH is home to a population of 126k people, from which 95.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.34% of Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH residents were born outside of the country (9.28k people).

In 2021, there were 1.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (58.2k people) in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 52.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.68k 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 Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH are Spanish (4,166 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,087 households), and Hindi (657 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

64,915

Women

51.2%

61,794

Men

48.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 126,709 inhabitants, with 48.8% men, and 51.2% women.

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Citizenship

95.1%

2021 Citizenship

95.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.1% of Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH was 95.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
58.2k ± 2.05k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
52.9k ± 2.23k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.68k ± 708

4.58%

Hispanic Population

5.8k people

4.58% of the people in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH are hispanic (5.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
1,209 ± 850 people
India
951 ± 754 people
Guatemala
698 ± 647 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH was China, the natal country of 1,209 Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH residents, followed by India with 951 and Guatemala with 698.

Foreign-Born Population

7.34%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

9.28k people

6.89%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

8.5k people

As of 2021, 7.34% of Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH residents (9.28k 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 Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH was 6.89%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,166 households (3.5%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,087 households (0.912%)
Hindi
657 households (0.551%)

9.34% of the households in Cincinnati City (Central) 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH was Spanish. 3.5% of the households in Cincinnati City (Central) 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
1,713 ± 277
Gulf War (1990s)
740 ± 285
Gulf War (2001-)
590 ± 142

Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.31 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH employs 61.4k people. The largest industries in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH are Restaurants & Food Services (6,708 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,401 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,690 people), and the highest paying industries are Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($109,203), Advertising, public relations & related services ($104,662), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($103,514).

Males in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,775. The income inequality in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH (measured using the Gini index) is 0.506, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,731

Women

50.1%

29,602

Men

49.9%

The workforce of Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH in 2020 was 59,333 people, with 50.1% woman, and 49.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH.

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Occupations

61.4k

2021 Value

3.49%

1 Year growth

± 3.49%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH grew at a rate of 3.49%, from 59.3k employees to 61.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH, are Cashiers (1,745 people), Customer service representatives (1,744 people), and Waiters & waitresses (1,709 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (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

61.4k

2021 Value

3.49%

1 Year growth

± 3.49%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH grew at a rate of 3.49%, from 59.3k employees to 61.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH, are Restaurants & Food Services (6,708 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,401 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,690 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH, though some of these residents may live in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,868

Median earning men ± $2,968

$28,008

Median earning women ± $2,313

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,225), Public Administration ($60,199), and Manufacturing ($53,024).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($54,360), Construction ($53,775), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,000).

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 Ohio. 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 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 $56.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($53.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($50B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$651B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.24T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $651B. This is expected to increase 91% to $1.24T 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
$44B
Indiana
$38.3B
Pennsylvania
$30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $44B, followed by Indiana with $38.3B and Pennsylvania and $30.3B.

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

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 Cincinnati City (Central) 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 2021, universities in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH awarded 16,254 degrees. The student population of Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 25,172 male students and 32,476 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH are White (11,132 and 74.3%), followed by Black or African American (1,393 and 9.3%), Hispanic or Latino (721 and 4.81%), and Asian (677 and 4.52%).

The largest universities in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH by number of degrees awarded are University of Cincinnati-Main Campus (11,947 and 73.5%), Xavier University (2,125 and 13.1%), and Cincinnati State Technical and Community College (1,257 and 7.73%).

The most popular majors in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH are Registered Nursing (1,238 and 7.62%), General Marketing & Marketing Management (632 and 3.89%), and General Business Administration & Management (609 and 3.75%).

The median tuition costs in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH are $15,978 for private four year colleges, and $7,075 and $16,767 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 Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 84.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 57,648 (43.7% men and 56.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 57,648 students enrolled in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH, 43.7% men and 56.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 38,516 records, of which 55.3% were women and 44.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
1,032 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
537 degrees awarded
General Finance
355 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH was Registered Nursing with 1,032 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
11,947 degrees awarded
Xavier University
2,125 degrees awarded
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
1,257 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Cincinnati-Main Campus with 11,947 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 6,773 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH, which is 0.714 times less than the 9,481 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 11,132 degrees mean that there were 7.99 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,393 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 ($15,978) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,334) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,522) 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, 0.906% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.391% 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 Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH in 2021 were Some college (27.8k), High School or Equivalent (26.6k), and Bachelors Degree (20.2k).

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 Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH was $177,700 in 2021, which is 0.726 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $155,100 to $177,700, a 14.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH is 30.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH have an average commute time of 21.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH is $40,510. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH was Delaware County PUMA, OH with a value of $116,284, followed by Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $113,073 and $109,071.

Housing

Property

$177,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$13,791

$17,203

Median Property Taxes

±$980

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 Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

30.1%

Homeownership

2021

61.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 30.1% of the housing units in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 30.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cincinnati City (Central) 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 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH was Delaware County PUMA, OH with a value of $116,284, followed by Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $113,073 and $109,071.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Cincinnati City (Central) 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.

$40,510

Median Household Income

± $1,625

57.1k

Number of Households

± 1,837

In 2021, the median household income of the 57.1k households in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH grew to $40,510 from the previous year's value of $37,609.

The following chart displays the households in Cincinnati City (Central) 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.506

2021 Wage GINI in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH

0.504

2020 Wage GINI in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH

In 2021, the income inequality in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH was 0.506 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.481% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (62.2%)
Walked (11.1%)
Worked At Home (9.66%)

In 2021, 62.2% of workers in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (11.1%) and those who worked at home (9.66%).

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

21.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH have a shorter commute time (21.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.75% of the workforce in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

31.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH (36.5k out of 118k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH is Black, followed by White 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

93% of the population of Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH has health coverage, with 45.7% on employee plans, 26.9% on Medicaid, 8.66% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 1.21% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ohio see 1291 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.921% decrease from the previous year (1303 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1566 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 346 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,291 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ohio

Primary care physicians in Ohio see an average of 1,291 patients per year. This represents a 0.921% decrease from the previous year (1,303 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.8% under 18 years, 36.6% between 18 and 34 years, 30.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.99%

Uninsured

45.7%

Employer Coverage

26.9%

Medicaid

8.66%

Medicare

10.6%

Non-Group

1.21%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH grew by 2.52% from 6.82% to 6.99%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.