Mississippi Health Insurance Coverage (2024)
Detailed analysis of uninsured rates and coverage trends for Mississippi
Universe
2,883,649
Total Uninsured
317,977
Uninsured Rate
11.0%
Coverage by Age and Gender
Distribution of insured vs. uninsured residents in Mississippi
Uninsured Rates by Demographic Group
Under 18 Years
Male Uninsured6.1%
Female Uninsured5.7%
18 to 34 Years
Male Uninsured24.6%
Female Uninsured17.7%
35 to 64 Years
Male Uninsured15.5%
Female Uninsured12.3%
65 Years & Over
Male Uninsured0.5%
Female Uninsured0.4%
Uninsured Rate Trends
Historical coverage data from 2012 to 2024
| Year | Total Uninsured | Uninsured Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 317,977 | 11.0% |
| 2023 | 334,916 | 11.6% |
| 2022 | 342,209 | 11.8% |
| 2021 | 350,775 | 12.1% |
| 2020 | 350,002 | 12.0% |
| 2019 | 358,580 | 12.3% |
| 2018 | 370,357 | 12.7% |
| 2017 | 398,647 | 13.6% |
| 2016 | 427,828 | 14.6% |
| 2015 | 462,187 | 15.8% |
| 2014 | 489,849 | 16.8% |
| 2013 | 507,514 | 17.4% |
| 2012 | 506,225 | 17.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 11.0% of the population in Mississippi does not have health insurance coverage.
In Mississippi, young adult males (18-34) face the highest barrier to coverage, with an uninsured rate of 24.6%. This is notably higher than the overall local average of 11.0%.