Nebraska Health Insurance Coverage (2024)
Detailed analysis of uninsured rates and coverage trends for Nebraska
Universe
1,950,854
Total Uninsured
139,810
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
Coverage by Age and Gender
Distribution of insured vs. uninsured residents in Nebraska
Uninsured Rates by Demographic Group
Under 18 Years
Male Uninsured4.7%
Female Uninsured5.0%
18 to 34 Years
Male Uninsured14.2%
Female Uninsured10.7%
35 to 64 Years
Male Uninsured9.5%
Female Uninsured7.9%
65 Years & Over
Male Uninsured0.7%
Female Uninsured0.7%
Uninsured Rate Trends
Historical coverage data from 2012 to 2024
| Year | Total Uninsured | Uninsured Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 139,810 | 7.2% |
| 2023 | 143,898 | 7.4% |
| 2022 | 150,664 | 7.8% |
| 2021 | 154,395 | 8.0% |
| 2020 | 154,287 | 8.1% |
| 2019 | 153,837 | 8.2% |
| 2018 | 157,831 | 8.4% |
| 2017 | 168,568 | 9.0% |
| 2016 | 179,414 | 9.7% |
| 2015 | 189,101 | 10.3% |
| 2014 | 201,560 | 11.0% |
| 2013 | 207,593 | 11.5% |
| 2012 | 204,804 | 11.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 7.2% of the population in Nebraska does not have health insurance coverage.
In Nebraska, young adult males (18-34) face the highest barrier to coverage, with an uninsured rate of 14.2%. This is notably higher than the overall local average of 7.2%.