Alabama Health Insurance Coverage (2024)
Detailed analysis of uninsured rates and coverage trends for Alabama
Universe
5,003,705
Total Uninsured
459,841
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
Coverage by Age and Gender
Distribution of insured vs. uninsured residents in Alabama
Uninsured Rates by Demographic Group
Under 18 Years
Male Uninsured3.8%
Female Uninsured3.4%
18 to 34 Years
Male Uninsured20.0%
Female Uninsured15.1%
35 to 64 Years
Male Uninsured13.6%
Female Uninsured11.0%
65 Years & Over
Male Uninsured0.6%
Female Uninsured0.4%
Uninsured Rate Trends
Historical coverage data from 2012 to 2024
| Year | Total Uninsured | Uninsured Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 459,841 | 9.2% |
| 2023 | 467,422 | 9.4% |
| 2022 | 472,079 | 9.5% |
| 2021 | 477,303 | 9.7% |
| 2020 | 455,545 | 9.5% |
| 2019 | 457,826 | 9.5% |
| 2018 | 477,474 | 10.0% |
| 2017 | 512,029 | 10.7% |
| 2016 | 552,918 | 11.6% |
| 2015 | 601,159 | 12.7% |
| 2014 | 640,276 | 13.5% |
| 2013 | 655,394 | 13.9% |
| 2012 | 654,376 | 13.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 9.2% of the population in Alabama does not have health insurance coverage.
In Alabama, young adult males (18-34) face the highest barrier to coverage, with an uninsured rate of 20.0%. This is notably higher than the overall local average of 9.2%.