Massachusetts Health Insurance Coverage (2024)
Detailed analysis of uninsured rates and coverage trends for Massachusetts
Universe
6,979,118
Total Uninsured
180,409
Uninsured Rate
2.6%
Coverage by Age and Gender
Distribution of insured vs. uninsured residents in Massachusetts
Uninsured Rates by Demographic Group
Under 18 Years
Male Uninsured1.7%
Female Uninsured1.6%
18 to 34 Years
Male Uninsured5.7%
Female Uninsured3.4%
35 to 64 Years
Male Uninsured3.6%
Female Uninsured2.2%
65 Years & Over
Male Uninsured0.6%
Female Uninsured0.5%
Uninsured Rate Trends
Historical coverage data from 2012 to 2024
| Year | Total Uninsured | Uninsured Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 180,409 | 2.6% |
| 2023 | 183,468 | 2.6% |
| 2022 | 185,907 | 2.7% |
| 2021 | 192,326 | 2.8% |
| 2020 | 185,687 | 2.7% |
| 2019 | 184,322 | 2.7% |
| 2018 | 189,470 | 2.8% |
| 2017 | 200,294 | 3.0% |
| 2016 | 214,158 | 3.2% |
| 2015 | 235,963 | 3.6% |
| 2014 | 252,920 | 3.8% |
| 2013 | 262,859 | 4.0% |
| 2012 | 259,871 | 4.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 2.6% of the population in Massachusetts does not have health insurance coverage.
In Massachusetts, young adult males (18-34) face the highest barrier to coverage, with an uninsured rate of 5.7%. This is notably higher than the overall local average of 2.6%.