Delaware Health Insurance Coverage (2024)
Detailed analysis of uninsured rates and coverage trends for Delaware
Universe
1,007,567
Total Uninsured
63,563
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
Coverage by Age and Gender
Distribution of insured vs. uninsured residents in Delaware
Uninsured Rates by Demographic Group
Under 18 Years
Male Uninsured3.8%
Female Uninsured4.2%
18 to 34 Years
Male Uninsured14.1%
Female Uninsured9.4%
35 to 64 Years
Male Uninsured9.3%
Female Uninsured6.6%
65 Years & Over
Male Uninsured0.7%
Female Uninsured0.9%
Uninsured Rate Trends
Historical coverage data from 2012 to 2024
| Year | Total Uninsured | Uninsured Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 63,563 | 6.3% |
| 2023 | 61,677 | 6.2% |
| 2022 | 58,735 | 6.0% |
| 2021 | 56,442 | 5.8% |
| 2020 | 55,571 | 5.8% |
| 2019 | 53,946 | 5.7% |
| 2018 | 56,491 | 6.0% |
| 2017 | 62,094 | 6.7% |
| 2016 | 68,777 | 7.5% |
| 2015 | 75,107 | 8.2% |
| 2014 | 81,122 | 9.0% |
| 2013 | 84,270 | 9.4% |
| 2012 | 84,434 | 9.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 6.3% of the population in Delaware does not have health insurance coverage.
In Delaware, 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 6.3%.