New Jersey Health Insurance Coverage (2024)
Detailed analysis of uninsured rates and coverage trends for New Jersey
Universe
9,253,455
Total Uninsured
692,661
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
Coverage by Age and Gender
Distribution of insured vs. uninsured residents in New Jersey
Uninsured Rates by Demographic Group
Under 18 Years
Male Uninsured4.3%
Female Uninsured4.4%
18 to 34 Years
Male Uninsured14.3%
Female Uninsured10.7%
35 to 64 Years
Male Uninsured10.6%
Female Uninsured8.4%
65 Years & Over
Male Uninsured1.0%
Female Uninsured1.3%
Uninsured Rate Trends
Historical coverage data from 2012 to 2024
| Year | Total Uninsured | Uninsured Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 692,661 | 7.5% |
| 2023 | 682,266 | 7.4% |
| 2022 | 685,567 | 7.5% |
| 2021 | 689,666 | 7.6% |
| 2020 | 662,917 | 7.6% |
| 2019 | 683,679 | 7.8% |
| 2018 | 743,045 | 8.5% |
| 2017 | 856,275 | 9.7% |
| 2016 | 938,966 | 10.7% |
| 2015 | 1,023,450 | 11.6% |
| 2014 | 1,098,747 | 12.5% |
| 2013 | 1,119,796 | 12.8% |
| 2012 | 1,093,464 | 12.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 7.5% of the population in New Jersey does not have health insurance coverage.
In New Jersey, young adult males (18-34) face the highest barrier to coverage, with an uninsured rate of 14.3%. This is notably higher than the overall local average of 7.5%.