Colorado Health Insurance Coverage (2024)
Detailed analysis of uninsured rates and coverage trends for Colorado
Universe
5,764,348
Total Uninsured
446,581
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
Coverage by Age and Gender
Distribution of insured vs. uninsured residents in Colorado
Uninsured Rates by Demographic Group
Under 18 Years
Male Uninsured5.3%
Female Uninsured5.0%
18 to 34 Years
Male Uninsured14.1%
Female Uninsured10.2%
35 to 64 Years
Male Uninsured10.5%
Female Uninsured8.3%
65 Years & Over
Male Uninsured0.7%
Female Uninsured0.7%
Uninsured Rate Trends
Historical coverage data from 2012 to 2024
| Year | Total Uninsured | Uninsured Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 446,581 | 7.7% |
| 2023 | 439,720 | 7.7% |
| 2022 | 443,740 | 7.8% |
| 2021 | 443,230 | 7.9% |
| 2020 | 436,261 | 7.8% |
| 2019 | 420,782 | 7.6% |
| 2018 | 441,850 | 8.1% |
| 2017 | 503,311 | 9.4% |
| 2016 | 572,210 | 10.9% |
| 2015 | 638,851 | 12.3% |
| 2014 | 710,571 | 13.9% |
| 2013 | 748,808 | 14.9% |
| 2012 | 757,881 | 15.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 7.7% of the population in Colorado does not have health insurance coverage.
In Colorado, young adult males (18-34) face the highest barrier to coverage, with an uninsured rate of 14.1%. This is notably higher than the overall local average of 7.7%.