Maryland Health Insurance Coverage (2024)
Detailed analysis of uninsured rates and coverage trends for Maryland
Universe
6,109,693
Total Uninsured
382,503
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
Coverage by Age and Gender
Distribution of insured vs. uninsured residents in Maryland
Uninsured Rates by Demographic Group
Under 18 Years
Male Uninsured4.4%
Female Uninsured4.5%
18 to 34 Years
Male Uninsured12.4%
Female Uninsured8.3%
35 to 64 Years
Male Uninsured8.8%
Female Uninsured6.3%
65 Years & Over
Male Uninsured0.9%
Female Uninsured1.1%
Uninsured Rate Trends
Historical coverage data from 2012 to 2024
| Year | Total Uninsured | Uninsured Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 382,503 | 6.3% |
| 2023 | 375,321 | 6.2% |
| 2022 | 360,485 | 5.9% |
| 2021 | 360,098 | 6.0% |
| 2020 | 352,186 | 5.9% |
| 2019 | 359,135 | 6.1% |
| 2018 | 382,130 | 6.5% |
| 2017 | 433,369 | 7.3% |
| 2016 | 475,885 | 8.1% |
| 2015 | 523,072 | 9.0% |
| 2014 | 571,092 | 9.9% |
| 2013 | 602,791 | 10.5% |
| 2012 | 609,773 | 10.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 6.3% of the population in Maryland does not have health insurance coverage.
In Maryland, young adult males (18-34) face the highest barrier to coverage, with an uninsured rate of 12.4%. This is notably higher than the overall local average of 6.3%.