Louisiana Health Insurance Coverage (2024)
Detailed analysis of uninsured rates and coverage trends for Louisiana
Universe
4,515,627
Total Uninsured
353,984
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
Coverage by Age and Gender
Distribution of insured vs. uninsured residents in Louisiana
Uninsured Rates by Demographic Group
Under 18 Years
Male Uninsured4.7%
Female Uninsured4.4%
18 to 34 Years
Male Uninsured17.7%
Female Uninsured9.7%
35 to 64 Years
Male Uninsured12.1%
Female Uninsured8.2%
65 Years & Over
Male Uninsured0.8%
Female Uninsured0.5%
Uninsured Rate Trends
Historical coverage data from 2012 to 2024
| Year | Total Uninsured | Uninsured Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 353,984 | 7.8% |
| 2023 | 365,875 | 8.1% |
| 2022 | 365,793 | 8.1% |
| 2021 | 377,126 | 8.3% |
| 2020 | 395,259 | 8.7% |
| 2019 | 431,416 | 9.5% |
| 2018 | 487,112 | 10.7% |
| 2017 | 566,927 | 12.4% |
| 2016 | 641,160 | 14.1% |
| 2015 | 699,752 | 15.5% |
| 2014 | 747,454 | 16.6% |
| 2013 | 763,555 | 17.1% |
| 2012 | 762,016 | 17.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 7.8% of the population in Louisiana does not have health insurance coverage.
In Louisiana, young adult males (18-34) face the highest barrier to coverage, with an uninsured rate of 17.7%. This is notably higher than the overall local average of 7.8%.