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percent from 17.1 percent in 2007. 55 two and one-half times that of the percent). 56, 57 Among full-time, year- The uninsured rate of children under native-born population in 2009. round workers in 2009, the uninsured 18 decreased to 10.0 percent in 2009 rate increased to 15.2 percent from from 11.0 percent in 2007 (Table 9). Economic Status 14.6 percent in 2008. The number The uninsured rate of people aged 65 The uninsured rate is higher among of uninsured among full-time, yearand older in 2009 was not statistically people with lower incomes (Table 8). round workers (14.6 million) was different from the rate in 2007, at 1.8 In 2009, 26.6 percent of people in not statistically different from 2008. percent. However, other age groups households with annual incomes less Among less-than-full-time-year-round experienced increases in uninsured than $25,000 had no health insur- workers, the uninsured rate and the rates. Specifically, the uninsured rate ance coverage. In 2009, the uninsured number of uninsured increased to of those aged 18 to 24 increased rates decreased as household income 29.7 percent and 14.7 million in 2009 to 30.4 percent in 2009 from 28.1 increased—21.4 percent of people from 27.3 percent and 13.0 million percent in 2007. For those aged 25 in households with incomes rang- in 2008. Similarly, the uninsured rate to 34, the uninsured rate increased ing from $25,000 to $49,999 were and the number of uninsured non- to 29.1 percent in 2009 from 25.7 uninsured; 16.0 percent of people workers increased to 29.1 percent percent in 2007. The uninsured rate in households with incomes ranging and 13.2 million in 2009 from 26.0 for those aged 35 to 44 was 21.7 from $50,000 to $74,999 were unin- 58 percent and 10.6 million in 2008. percent in 2009, up from 18.3 percent in 2007. For those aged 45 to 64, the uninsured rate was 16.1 percent in 2009, up from 14.0 percent in 2007. sured; and 9.1 percent of people in households with incomes of $75,000 or more were uninsured. Among the four household income In 2009, the uninsured rate of full- time, year-round workers (15.2 percent) was not statistically different from 2007, the first year before the Nativity groups, the uninsured rate in 2009 most recent recession (Table 9). The The uninsured rate and the number of uninsured for the native-born population increased to 14.1 percent and 37.7 million in 2009 from 12.9 percent and 34.0 million in 2008 (Table 8). The uninsured rate and the number of uninsured for the foreign-born population increased to 34.5 percent and 13.0 million in 2009 from 33.5 percent and 12.3 million in 2008. Among the foreign-born population, the uninsured rate increased for noncitizens in 2009 to 46.0 percent from 44.7 percent in 2008. The uninsured rate in 2009 for naturalized citizens (19.0 percent) was not statistically different from the rate in 2008. The number of uninsured noncitizens increased to 9.9 million in 2009 from was not statistically different from 2008 for households with incomes ranging from $25,000 to $49,999. In 2009, the uninsured rate for people in households with incomes less than $25,000 increased to 26.6 percent from 24.5 percent in 2008. The uninsured rate for households with incomes ranging from $50,000 to $74,999 increased to 16.0 percent in 2009 from 14.0 percent in 2008. The uninsured rate for people in households with incomes of $75,000 or more increased to 9.1 percent in 2009 from 8.2 percent in 2008. Work Experience Between 2008 and 2009, the uninsured rate for workers aged 18 to uninsured rate of less-than-full-time- year-round workers increased to 29.7 percent in 2009 from 25.7 percent in 2007 (Table 9). The uninsured rate of those who did not work increased to 29.1 percent in 2009 from 25.4 percent in 2007. Children’s Health Insurance Coverage In 2009, the uninsured rate and the number of children under the age of 18 without health insurance (10.0 percent and 7.5 million) were not statistically different from 2008 (Table 8). Uninsured rates for children varied by poverty status, age, race, and Hispanic origin. Figure 9 shows that children aged 12 to 17 had a higher 9.5 million in 2008. The number 64 (people who worked at some of uninsured naturalized citizens increased to 3.0 million in 2009 from 2.8 million in 2008. The proportion of the foreign-born population without health insurance in 2009 was nearly 55 The 2008 uninsured rates for those under time during the year) rose from 18.7 percent to 20.2 percent. The number of workers who were uninsured increased from 27.8 million to 29.3 million. In 2009, full-time, year-round workers were more likely to be covered by health insur- 56 A full-time, year-round worker is a person who worked 35 or more hours per week (full- time) and 50 or more weeks during the previous calendar year (year-round). For school personnel, summer vacation is counted as weeks worked if they are scheduled to return to their job in the fall. 57 The 2009 insured rate for those who worked less than full-time, year-round (70.3 percent) was not statistically different from the 2009 insured rate for nonworkers (70.9 percent). 65, those aged 18 to 24, and those aged 65 and older were not statistically different from their rates in 2007 (17.3 percent, 28.6 percent, and ance (84.8 percent) than those who worked less than full-time, year-round 58 The percentage of uninsured part-time workers (29.7 percent) was not statistically different from the percentage of uninsured non- 1.7 percent, respectively). (70.3 percent) or nonworkers (70.9 workers (29.1 percent) in 2009. U.S. Census Bureau Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2009 27
uninsured rate (11.3 percent) than those under 6 (9.2 percent). 59 In 2009, children in poverty were more likely to be uninsured (15.1 percent) than all children (10.0 percent). In 2009, the uninsured rates were 7.0 percent for non-Hispanic White children, 11.5 percent for Black children, 10.0 percent for Asian children, and 16.8 percent for Hispanic children. 60 These 2009 uninsured rates were not statistically different from the respective rates in 2008. Region The Northeast had the lowest uninsured rate in 2009, followed by the Midwest, the West, and the South (Table 8). Between 2008 and 2009, the uninsured rates increased in all four regions—11.6 percent to 12.4 percent in the Northeast; 11.6 percent to 13.3 percent in the Midwest; 17.4 percent to 18.3 percent in the West; and 18.2 percent to 19.7 percent the South. Between 2008 and 2009, the number of uninsured in all four regions increased—6.3 million to 6.8 million in the Northeast; 7.6 million to 8.8 million in the Midwest; 12.3 million to 13.0 million in the West; and 20.2 million to 22.1 million in the South. 61 Residence The uninsured rate for people living inside metropolitan statistical areas increased to 16.8 percent in 2009 from 15.4 percent in 2008 (Table 8). The uninsured rate in 2009 for people living outside metropolitan areas 59 The uninsured rate for children under the age of 6 (9.2 percent) was not statistically different from the uninsured rate for children aged 6 to 11 (9.5 percent). 60 In 2009, the uninsured rate for Black children was not statistically different from the uninsured rate for Asian children. 61 The 2009 uninsured rate for the West (18.3 percent) was not statistically different from the 2008 uninsured rate for the South (18.2 percent). The 2008 uninsured rate for the Northeast (11.6 percent) was not statistically different from the 2008 uninsured rate for the Midwest (11.6 percent). Figure 9. Uninsured Children by Poverty Status, Household Income, Age, Race and Hispanic Origin, and Nativity: 2009 Race 1 All children Children in poverty Household Income Less than $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $74,999 $75,000 or more Age Under 6 years 6 to 11 years 12 to 17 years and Hispanic origin White, not Hispanic Black Asian Hispanic (any race) Nativity Native born Naturalized citizen Not a citizen 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 Percent 1 Federal surveys now give respondents the option of reporting more than one race. This figure shows data using the race-alone concept. For example, Asian refers to people who reported Asian and no other race. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, 2010 Annual Social and Economic Supplement. increased to 16.0 percent from 15.2 U.S. Census Bureau percent in 2008. In 2009, the unin- Washington, DC 20233-8500 sured rate was higher among people living in principal cities (19.7 percent) than among people living inside met- or send e-mail to ropolitan areas but outside principal If you have suggestions or comments cities (15.0 percent). on the health insurance coverage COMMENTS data, please write to: The Census Bureau welcomes the comments and advice of data and report users. If you have suggestions or comments on the income and poverty data, please write to: Jennifer Cheeseman Day Assistant Division Chief, Employment Characteristics Housing and Household Economic Statistics Division U.S. Census Bureau Charles T. Nelson Washington, DC 20233-8500 Assistant Division Chief, Economic Characteristics Housing and Household Economic Statistics Division or send e-mail to . 28 Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2009 U.S. Census Bureau
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