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Table 9.1A – Numbers (in Thousands) of People Aged 12 or Older; by Gender and Detailed Age Category, 2021
Age Category Total
(2021)
Male
(2021)
Female
(2021)
TOTAL 279,844 136,764 143,080
12-20 39,094 20,065 19,028
12-14 13,173 6,839 6,335
15-17 12,846 6,450 6,396
18-20 13,074 6,777 6,297
21 or Older 240,750 116,699 124,052
12-17 26,019 13,288 12,731
12-13 9,022 4,613 4,409
14-15 8,452 4,419 4,033
16-17 8,545 4,256 4,289
12-25 59,478 30,012 29,466
16-25 42,004 20,980 21,024
16-20 21,620 11,033 10,586
21-25 20,384 9,947 10,437
18 or Older 253,825 123,476 130,349
18-25 33,458 16,724 16,735
26 or Older 220,366 106,752 113,614
26-49 102,313 50,795 51,518
26-29 17,425 8,580 8,844
30-34 22,737 11,392 11,345
35-39 22,357 11,209 11,148
40-44 20,415 9,921 10,494
45-49 19,379 9,692 9,686
50 or Older 118,053 55,957 62,096
50-54 19,396 9,408 9,988
55-59 21,296 10,874 10,421
60-64 22,551 10,757 11,794
65 or Older 54,810 24,918 29,892
-- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 9.1N – Survey Sample Sizes (Rounded to the Nearest 10) of Respondents Aged 12 or Older; by Gender and Detailed Age Category, 2021
Age Category Total
(2021)
Male
(2021)
Female
(2021)
TOTAL 69,850 31,850 38,000
12-20 19,040 9,510 9,530
12-14 6,850 3,520 3,330
15-17 6,390 3,240 3,150
18-20 5,800 2,760 3,050
21 or Older 50,810 22,340 28,470
12-17 13,240 6,750 6,490
12-13 4,620 2,370 2,240
14-15 4,420 2,260 2,160
16-17 4,200 2,120 2,090
12-25 29,700 14,250 15,450
16-25 20,660 9,620 11,050
16-20 10,010 4,880 5,130
21-25 10,660 4,740 5,920
18 or Older 56,610 25,100 31,510
18-25 16,460 7,500 8,960
26 or Older 40,150 17,600 22,550
26-49 26,610 11,510 15,090
26-29 4,820 2,030 2,800
30-34 6,600 2,890 3,710
35-39 5,680 2,470 3,210
40-44 5,040 2,190 2,850
45-49 4,470 1,940 2,530
50 or Older 13,540 6,090 7,450
50-54 2,040 870 1,180
55-59 2,300 1,020 1,280
60-64 2,530 1,090 1,440
65 or Older 6,670 3,110 3,560
-- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 9.2A – Numbers (in Thousands) of People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
Aged 26-49
(2021)
Aged 50+
(2021)
TOTAL 279,844 26,019 253,825 33,458 220,366 102,313 118,053
GENDER              
Male 136,764 13,288 123,476 16,724 106,752 50,795 55,957
Female 143,080 12,731 130,349 16,735 113,614 51,518 62,096
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE              
Not Hispanic or Latino 230,062 19,371 210,690 25,637 185,053 81,054 103,999
White 171,099 13,143 157,957 17,717 140,239 57,246 82,993
Black or African American 34,267 3,535 30,732 4,566 26,166 13,418 12,749
AIAN 1,794 172 1,622 325 1,296 603 693
NHOPI 1,026 143 883 168 715 402 313
Asian 16,480 1,460 15,020 1,952 13,068 7,353 5,715
Two or More Races 5,395 918 4,477 910 3,567 2,033 1,535
Hispanic or Latino 49,782 6,648 43,135 7,821 35,313 21,259 14,054
GENDER/RACE/HISPANIC ORIGIN              
Male, White, Not Hispanic 84,158 6,763 77,396 8,914 68,482 28,705 39,777
Female, White, Not Hispanic 86,941 6,380 80,561 8,803 71,758 28,541 43,217
Male, Black, Not Hispanic 15,902 1,749 14,153 2,191 11,961 6,285 5,676
Female, Black, Not Hispanic 18,365 1,786 16,580 2,374 14,205 7,132 7,073
Male, Hispanic 24,942 3,393 21,549 3,928 17,621 10,847 6,774
Female, Hispanic 24,840 3,255 21,585 3,893 17,692 10,412 7,280
EDUCATION LEVEL              
< High School da da 28,751 3,739 25,012 9,920 15,093
High School Graduate da da 69,811 10,623 59,188 24,296 34,892
Some College/Associate‘s Degree da da 76,998 14,074 62,924 29,894 33,030
College Graduate da da 78,264 5,022 73,242 38,203 35,038
EMPLOYMENT STATUS              
Full-Time da da 114,220 12,606 101,614 64,271 37,344
Part-Time da da 30,553 8,184 22,370 10,297 12,073
Unemployed da da 13,228 3,145 10,083 6,527 3,556
Other1 da da 95,823 9,524 86,299 21,219 65,080
-- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 9.2N – Survey Sample Sizes (Rounded to the Nearest 10) of Respondents Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
Aged 26-49
(2021)
Aged 50+
(2021)
TOTAL 69,850 13,240 56,610 16,460 40,150 26,610 13,540
GENDER              
Male 31,850 6,750 25,100 7,500 17,600 11,510 6,090
Female 38,000 6,490 31,510 8,960 22,550 15,090 7,450
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE              
Not Hispanic or Latino 58,230 10,140 48,090 12,980 35,110 22,650 12,460
White 42,980 6,750 36,240 9,030 27,210 16,990 10,220
Black or African American 7,760 1,830 5,930 1,900 4,030 2,740 1,290
AIAN 630 130 500 170 330 240 <100
NHOPI 240 <100 200 <100 130 <100 <100
Asian 3,780 590 3,190 970 2,220 1,660 560
Two or More Races 2,840 800 2,040 850 1,190 920 270
Hispanic or Latino 11,620 3,100 8,520 3,480 5,050 3,960 1,080
GENDER/RACE/HISPANIC ORIGIN              
Male, White, Not Hispanic 19,730 3,420 16,310 4,170 12,140 7,510 4,630
Female, White, Not Hispanic 23,250 3,320 19,930 4,860 15,070 9,480 5,590
Male, Black, Not Hispanic 3,380 910 2,470 830 1,640 1,110 530
Female, Black, Not Hispanic 4,380 920 3,460 1,070 2,390 1,640 760
Male, Hispanic 5,230 1,610 3,620 1,530 2,100 1,620 470
Female, Hispanic 6,380 1,480 4,900 1,950 2,950 2,340 610
EDUCATION LEVEL              
< High School da da 5,030 1,930 3,110 2,010 1,090
High School Graduate da da 13,090 5,220 7,870 4,830 3,040
Some College/Associate‘s Degree da da 16,920 6,140 10,770 7,020 3,750
College Graduate da da 21,580 3,170 18,400 12,740 5,670
EMPLOYMENT STATUS              
Full-Time da da 28,190 6,560 21,630 17,280 4,350
Part-Time da da 8,260 3,960 4,300 2,780 1,520
Unemployed da da 3,240 1,460 1,780 1,450 340
Other1 da da 16,930 4,490 12,440 5,100 7,340
-- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 9.3A – Numbers (in Thousands) of People Aged 12 or Older; by Alcohol and Tobacco Underage and Legal Age Groups and Demographic Characteristics, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-20
(2021)
Aged 21+
(2021)
TOTAL 279,844 39,094 240,750
GENDER      
Male 136,764 20,065 116,699
Female 143,080 19,028 124,052
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE      
Not Hispanic or Latino 230,062 28,967 201,095
White 171,099 19,593 151,506
Black or African American 34,267 5,376 28,891
AIAN 1,794 270 1,524
NHOPI 1,026 185 842
Asian 16,480 2,204 14,276
Two or More Races 5,395 1,338 4,057
Hispanic or Latino 49,782 10,127 39,656
GENDER/RACE/HISPANIC ORIGIN      
Male, White, Not Hispanic 84,158 10,198 73,961
Female, White, Not Hispanic 86,941 9,395 77,545
Male, Black, Not Hispanic 15,902 2,673 13,228
Female, Black, Not Hispanic 18,365 2,703 15,663
Male, Hispanic 24,942 5,233 19,709
Female, Hispanic 24,840 4,894 19,946
-- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 9.3N – Survey Sample Sizes (Rounded to the Nearest 10) of Respondents Aged 12 or Older; by Alcohol and Tobacco Underage and Legal Age Groups and Demographic Characteristics, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-20
(2021)
Aged 21+
(2021)
TOTAL 69,850 19,040 50,810
GENDER      
Male 31,850 9,510 22,340
Female 38,000 9,530 28,470
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE      
Not Hispanic or Latino 58,230 14,570 43,660
White 42,980 9,650 33,330
Black or African American 7,760 2,590 5,170
AIAN 630 200 440
NHOPI 240 <100 170
Asian 3,780 940 2,850
Two or More Races 2,840 1,130 1,700
Hispanic or Latino 11,620 4,470 7,150
GENDER/RACE/HISPANIC ORIGIN      
Male, White, Not Hispanic 19,730 4,840 14,900
Female, White, Not Hispanic 23,250 4,820 18,430
Male, Black, Not Hispanic 3,380 1,250 2,130
Female, Black, Not Hispanic 4,380 1,340 3,050
Male, Hispanic 5,230 2,250 2,990
Female, Hispanic 6,380 2,220 4,160
-- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 9.4A – Numbers (in Thousands) of People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic, Socioeconomic, and Health Characteristics, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic/Health Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
Aged 26-49
(2021)
Aged 50+
(2021)
TOTAL 279,844 26,019 253,825 33,458 220,366 102,313 118,053
GEOGRAPHIC REGION              
Northeast 48,931 4,144 44,786 5,725 39,062 17,398 21,664
Midwest 58,023 5,483 52,540 7,103 45,437 20,543 24,895
South 106,587 10,152 96,436 12,696 83,739 38,910 44,829
West 66,303 6,240 60,063 7,935 52,128 25,463 26,665
COUNTY TYPE              
Large Metro 152,857 14,351 138,506 17,979 120,527 58,588 61,939
Small Metro 85,504 7,913 77,591 10,961 66,630 30,215 36,414
Nonmetro 41,483 3,755 37,728 4,518 33,209 13,510 19,700
Urbanized 15,786 1,434 14,352 1,941 12,411 5,152 7,259
Less Urbanized 21,252 1,939 19,313 2,123 17,190 7,005 10,185
Completely Rural 4,445 383 4,062 454 3,608 1,352 2,256
POVERTY LEVEL1              
Less Than 100% 42,955 5,365 37,590 8,511 29,079 15,500 13,579
100-199% 55,836 5,563 50,273 7,929 42,344 20,046 22,298
200% or More 180,957 15,091 165,865 16,923 148,943 66,767 82,176
FAMILY INCOME              
Less Than $20,000 46,172 3,699 42,472 8,545 33,927 14,745 19,182
$20,000 - $49,999 78,414 6,860 71,554 9,957 61,597 27,438 34,159
$50,000 - $74,999 43,704 3,446 40,258 4,579 35,679 16,322 19,357
$75,000 or More 111,554 12,013 99,540 10,378 89,163 43,808 45,355
HEALTH INSURANCE2              
Private 168,577 14,109 154,467 19,011 135,456 62,487 72,969
Medicaid/CHIP 57,030 10,532 46,498 8,462 38,037 21,587 16,449
Other3 76,619 1,450 75,170 2,531 72,638 9,071 63,567
No Coverage 26,824 1,376 25,448 4,983 20,466 14,649 5,817
OVERALL HEALTH4              
Excellent 54,377 8,533 45,844 9,419 36,425 20,583 15,842
Very Good 97,569 9,786 87,783 12,624 75,160 37,621 37,539
Good 87,453 6,347 81,106 8,671 72,436 31,921 40,515
Fair/Poor 40,280 1,345 38,935 2,728 36,207 12,163 24,044
-- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
4 Respondents with unknown health data were excluded.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 9.4N – Survey Sample Sizes (Rounded to the Nearest 10) of Respondents Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic, Socioeconomic, and Health Characteristics, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic/Health Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
Aged 26-49
(2021)
Aged 50+
(2021)
TOTAL 69,850 13,240 56,610 16,460 40,150 26,610 13,540
GEOGRAPHIC REGION              
Northeast 11,850 2,110 9,730 2,690 7,040 4,710 2,330
Midwest 17,820 3,140 14,680 4,310 10,370 6,910 3,460
South 23,470 4,880 18,590 5,560 13,020 8,550 4,480
West 16,720 3,110 13,610 3,900 9,720 6,440 3,280
COUNTY TYPE              
Large Metro 31,270 5,970 25,300 7,150 18,160 12,190 5,970
Small Metro 26,420 4,790 21,630 6,450 15,180 10,150 5,030
Nonmetro 12,160 2,480 9,680 2,870 6,820 4,260 2,550
Urbanized 5,130 1,010 4,120 1,280 2,840 1,850 990
Less Urbanized 5,830 1,220 4,610 1,330 3,280 2,000 1,280
Completely Rural 1,190 240 950 260 700 410 290
POVERTY LEVEL1              
Less Than 100% 11,850 2,780 9,080 4,300 4,780 3,590 1,180
100-199% 13,060 2,740 10,320 3,870 6,440 4,360 2,080
200% or More 44,890 7,720 37,170 8,240 28,930 18,650 10,280
FAMILY INCOME              
Less Than $20,000 11,860 2,020 9,840 4,550 5,300 3,530 1,770
$20,000 - $49,999 18,410 3,330 15,090 5,110 9,980 6,370 3,610
$50,000 - $74,999 10,280 1,760 8,520 2,140 6,380 4,150 2,220
$75,000 or More 29,300 6,140 23,170 4,670 18,500 12,560 5,940
HEALTH INSURANCE2              
Private 43,080 7,180 35,890 9,500 26,400 17,550 8,850
Medicaid/CHIP 15,800 5,370 10,430 4,030 6,400 4,940 1,460
Other3 12,240 880 11,360 1,380 9,980 2,400 7,590
No Coverage 6,700 630 6,070 2,410 3,660 3,170 490
OVERALL HEALTH4              
Excellent 15,780 4,220 11,560 4,430 7,130 5,240 1,900
Very Good 26,660 5,130 21,530 6,320 15,210 10,370 4,840
Good 20,220 3,150 17,080 4,370 12,700 8,210 4,490
Fair/Poor 7,180 740 6,430 1,340 5,090 2,780 2,320
-- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
4 Respondents with unknown health data were excluded.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 9.5A – Numbers (in Thousands) of People Aged 12 or Older; by Alcohol and Tobacco Underage and Legal Age Groups and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-20
(2021)
Aged 21+
(2021)
TOTAL 279,844 39,094 240,750
GEOGRAPHIC REGION      
Northeast 48,931 6,472 42,458
Midwest 58,023 8,145 49,878
South 106,587 15,097 91,490
West 66,303 9,380 56,924
COUNTY TYPE      
Large Metro 152,857 21,414 131,444
Small Metro 85,504 12,115 73,389
Nonmetro 41,483 5,565 35,918
Urbanized 15,786 2,226 13,560
Less Urbanized 21,252 2,793 18,459
Completely Rural 4,445 546 3,899
POVERTY LEVEL1      
Less Than 100% 42,955 9,130 33,825
100-199% 55,836 8,563 47,273
200% or More 180,957 21,307 159,650
HEALTH INSURANCE2      
Private 168,577 21,086 147,491
Medicaid/CHIP 57,030 14,716 42,314
Other3 76,619 2,400 74,219
No Coverage 26,824 3,009 23,815
-- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 9.5N – Survey Sample Sizes (Rounded to the Nearest 10) of Respondents Aged 12 or Older; by Alcohol and Tobacco Underage and Legal Age Groups and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-20
(2021)
Aged 21+
(2021)
TOTAL 69,850 19,040 50,810
GEOGRAPHIC REGION      
Northeast 11,850 3,110 8,740
Midwest 17,820 4,590 13,220
South 23,470 6,850 16,620
West 16,720 4,490 12,230
COUNTY TYPE      
Large Metro 31,270 8,570 22,700
Small Metro 26,420 6,970 19,450
Nonmetro 12,160 3,500 8,660
Urbanized 5,130 1,460 3,680
Less Urbanized 5,830 1,710 4,120
Completely Rural 1,190 330 860
POVERTY LEVEL1      
Less Than 100% 11,850 4,510 7,350
100-199% 13,060 4,050 9,010
200% or More 44,890 10,440 34,450
HEALTH INSURANCE2      
Private 43,080 10,270 32,810
Medicaid/CHIP 15,800 7,240 8,560
Other3 12,240 1,350 10,890
No Coverage 6,700 1,330 5,370
-- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 9.6A – Numbers (in Thousands) of Females Aged 15 to 44; by Pregnancy Status and Demographic, Socioeconomic, and Pregnancy Characteristics, 2021
Demographic/Socioeconomic/Pregnancy Characteristic Females Aged 15-441
(2021)
Pregnant
(2021)
Not Pregnant
(2021)
TOTAL 64,963 1,998 61,770
AGE GROUP      
15-17 6,396 26 6,335
18-25 16,735 459 15,970
26-44 41,832 1,513 39,465
POVERTY LEVEL2      
Less Than 100% 13,507 463 12,739
100-199% 14,481 358 13,823
200% or More 36,928 1,174 35,165
HEALTH INSURANCE3      
Private 37,518 1,064 35,900
Medicaid/CHIP 18,215 781 17,054
Other4 4,725 149 4,495
No Coverage 7,538 115 7,213
TRIMESTER5      
First da 383 da
Second da 812 da
Third da 785 da
-- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 The Females Aged 15-44 column includes respondents with unknown pregnancy status.
2 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
3 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
4 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
5 Pregnant females aged 15 to 44 not reporting trimester were excluded.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 9.6N – Survey Sample Sizes (Rounded to the Nearest 10) of Female Respondents Aged 15 to 44; by Pregnancy Status and Demographic, Socioeconomic, and Pregnancy Characteristics, 2021
Demographic/Socioeconomic/Pregnancy Characteristic Females Aged 15-441
(2021)
Pregnant
(2021)
Not Pregnant
(2021)
TOTAL 24,680 810 23,310
AGE GROUP      
15-17 3,150 <100 3,110
18-25 8,960 280 8,460
26-44 12,560 510 11,740
POVERTY LEVEL2      
Less Than 100% 5,190 180 4,870
100-199% 5,030 140 4,750
200% or More 14,440 480 13,670
HEALTH INSURANCE3      
Private 14,870 430 14,150
Medicaid/CHIP 6,460 300 5,990
Other4 2,010 <100 1,900
No Coverage 2,640 <100 2,500
TRIMESTER5      
First da 230 da
Second da 290 da
Third da 290 da
-- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 The Females Aged 15-44 column includes respondents with unknown pregnancy status.
2 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
3 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
4 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
5 Pregnant females aged 15 to 44 not reporting trimester were excluded.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 9.7A – Numbers (in Thousands) of People Aged 18 to 22; by College Enrollment Status and Demographic Characteristics, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Full-Time College Students
(2021)
Other People Aged 18-221
(2021)
TOTAL 7,816 13,506
AGE    
18 1,358 3,052
19 1,672 2,431
20 2,044 2,434
21 1,593 2,607
22 1,149 2,982
GENDER    
Male 3,551 7,245
Female 4,265 6,261
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE    
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,279 9,906
White 4,391 6,657
Black or African American 1,006 2,004
AIAN 19 148
NHOPI 5 66
Asian 694 538
Two or More Races 163 494
Hispanic or Latino 1,537 3,599
EMPLOYMENT STATUS    
Full-Time 1,374 4,835
Part-Time 3,087 3,035
Unemployed 432 1,728
Other2 2,924 3,908
-- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Estimates in this table exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. The analysis weights and estimates were adjusted for the reduced sample size. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other People include respondents not enrolled in school, enrolled in college part time, enrolled in other grades either full or part time, or enrolled with no other information available.
2 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 9.7N – Survey Sample Sizes (Rounded to the Nearest 10) of Respondents Aged 18 to 22; by College Enrollment Status and Demographic Characteristics, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Full-Time College Students
(2021)
Other People Aged 18-221
(2021)
TOTAL 3,420 6,150
AGE    
18 590 1,340
19 690 1,000
20 860 1,070
21 760 1,210
22 520 1,520
GENDER    
Male 1,410 3,060
Female 2,010 3,090
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE    
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,770 4,700
White 1,940 3,160
Black or African American 320 850
AIAN <100 <100
NHOPI <100 <100
Asian 330 230
Two or More Races 160 370
Hispanic or Latino 660 1,450
EMPLOYMENT STATUS    
Full-Time 590 2,270
Part-Time 1,450 1,350
Unemployed 180 750
Other2 1,210 1,780
-- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Sample sizes in this table exclude a subset of respondents who did not complete the questionnaire. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other People include respondents not enrolled in school, enrolled in college part time, enrolled in other grades either full or part time, or enrolled with no other information available.
2 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 9.8A – Numbers (in Thousands) of People Aged 18 or Older; by Past Year Probation and Parole/Supervised Release Statuses and Demographic Characteristics, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 18+1
(2021)
On Probation
(2021)
Not on Probation
(2021)
On Parole/Supervised
Release
(2021)
Not on Parole/Supervised
Release
(2021)
TOTAL 18 OR OLDER 253,825 3,027 246,840 1,365 248,587
AGE GROUP          
18-49 135,772 2,239 131,368 890 132,710
18-25 33,458 471 32,566 148 32,891
26-34 40,162 857 38,586 370 39,083
35-49 62,151 912 60,215 372 60,735
GENDER/AGE GROUP          
Male 18 or Older 123,476 2,030 119,258 930 120,454
Male 18-49 67,519 1,519 64,763 651 65,636
Female 18 or Older 130,349 996 127,582 435 128,133
Female 18-49 68,253 720 66,604 239 67,074
-- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 The Aged 18+ column includes respondents with unknown past year probation or parole/supervised release status.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 9.8N – Survey Sample Sizes (Rounded to the Nearest 10) of Respondents Aged 18 or Older; by Past Year Probation and Parole/Supervised Release Statuses and Demographic Characteristics, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 18+1
(2021)
On Probation
(2021)
Not on Probation
(2021)
On Parole/Supervised
Release
(2021)
Not on Parole/Supervised
Release
(2021)
TOTAL 18 OR OLDER 56,610 690 54,860 290 55,260
AGE GROUP          
18-49 43,070 640 41,580 260 41,960
18-25 16,460 240 15,920 <100 16,080
26-34 11,420 200 10,960 <100 11,080
35-49 15,190 200 14,690 110 14,790
GENDER/AGE GROUP          
Male 18 or Older 25,100 420 24,190 190 24,430
Male 18-49 19,010 380 18,230 170 18,450
Female 18 or Older 31,510 280 30,660 110 30,830
Female 18-49 24,060 260 23,340 <100 23,500
-- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 The Aged 18+ column includes respondents with unknown past year probation or parole/supervised release status.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.

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