District of Columbia Health Insurance Coverage (2024)
Detailed analysis of uninsured rates and coverage trends for the District of Columbia
Universe
671,766
Total Uninsured
24,454
Uninsured Rate
3.6%
Coverage by Age and Gender
Distribution of insured vs. uninsured residents in District of Columbia
Uninsured Rates by Demographic Group
Under 18 Years
Male Uninsured2.4%
Female Uninsured3.2%
18 to 34 Years
Male Uninsured6.7%
Female Uninsured3.4%
35 to 64 Years
Male Uninsured4.8%
Female Uninsured3.4%
65 Years & Over
Male Uninsured1.1%
Female Uninsured0.5%
Uninsured Rate Trends
Historical coverage data from 2012 to 2024
| Year | Total Uninsured | Uninsured Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24,454 | 3.6% |
| 2023 | 22,635 | 3.4% |
| 2022 | 22,592 | 3.4% |
| 2021 | 22,843 | 3.4% |
| 2020 | 25,288 | 3.7% |
| 2019 | 25,179 | 3.7% |
| 2018 | 27,088 | 4.0% |
| 2017 | 31,158 | 4.7% |
| 2016 | 33,419 | 5.2% |
| 2015 | 37,011 | 5.8% |
| 2014 | 40,009 | 6.4% |
| 2013 | 40,567 | 6.7% |
| 2012 | 40,406 | 6.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 3.6% of the population in the District of Columbia does not have health insurance coverage.
In the District of Columbia, young adult males (18-34) face the highest barrier to coverage, with an uninsured rate of 6.7%. This is notably higher than the overall local average of 3.6%.