Minnesota Health Insurance Coverage (2024)
Detailed analysis of uninsured rates and coverage trends for Minnesota
Universe
5,678,679
Total Uninsured
265,121
Uninsured Rate
4.7%
Coverage by Age and Gender
Distribution of insured vs. uninsured residents in Minnesota
Uninsured Rates by Demographic Group
Under 18 Years
Male Uninsured3.3%
Female Uninsured3.4%
18 to 34 Years
Male Uninsured9.7%
Female Uninsured6.7%
35 to 64 Years
Male Uninsured6.2%
Female Uninsured4.7%
65 Years & Over
Male Uninsured0.4%
Female Uninsured0.4%
Uninsured Rate Trends
Historical coverage data from 2012 to 2024
| Year | Total Uninsured | Uninsured Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 265,121 | 4.7% |
| 2023 | 260,254 | 4.6% |
| 2022 | 260,483 | 4.6% |
| 2021 | 258,292 | 4.6% |
| 2020 | 251,900 | 4.5% |
| 2019 | 246,184 | 4.5% |
| 2018 | 254,764 | 4.7% |
| 2017 | 294,386 | 5.4% |
| 2016 | 328,556 | 6.1% |
| 2015 | 377,070 | 7.0% |
| 2014 | 420,827 | 7.9% |
| 2013 | 452,715 | 8.6% |
| 2012 | 454,463 | 8.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 4.7% of the population in Minnesota does not have health insurance coverage.
In Minnesota, young adult males (18-34) face the highest barrier to coverage, with an uninsured rate of 9.7%. This is notably higher than the overall local average of 4.7%.