Table 2.
Distribution of key Geographic, Racial and Health Insurance Coverage Variables in the NAMCS data set 2005
| VARIABLE OF INTEREST | NUMBER (N = 4,016,544) | PERCENTAGE (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Geographic Location | ||
| South | 1,250,438 | 31.13% |
| Midwest | 1,129,668 | 28.13% |
| West | 912,634 | 22.72% |
| Northeast | 723,804 | 18.02% |
| Racial Distribution | ||
| White | 3,391,138 | 84.43% |
| Asian | 384,943 | 9.58% |
| Black | 188,948 | 4.70% |
| Other | 51,515 | 1.29% |
| Insurance Coverage | ||
| Private insurance | 2,484,655 | 61.86% |
| Medicaid/SCHIP* | 718,271 | 17.88% |
| Medicare | 451,384 | 11.24% |
| Other | 362,234 | 9.02% |
* State Children's Insurance Health Program