New Mexico Health Insurance Coverage (2024)
Detailed analysis of uninsured rates and coverage trends for New Mexico
Universe
2,082,557
Total Uninsured
200,435
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
Coverage by Age and Gender
Distribution of insured vs. uninsured residents in New Mexico
Uninsured Rates by Demographic Group
Under 18 Years
Male Uninsured5.7%
Female Uninsured5.8%
18 to 34 Years
Male Uninsured19.3%
Female Uninsured13.0%
35 to 64 Years
Male Uninsured14.0%
Female Uninsured11.9%
65 Years & Over
Male Uninsured1.0%
Female Uninsured1.1%
Uninsured Rate Trends
Historical coverage data from 2012 to 2024
| Year | Total Uninsured | Uninsured Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 200,435 | 9.6% |
| 2023 | 196,921 | 9.5% |
| 2022 | 197,546 | 9.5% |
| 2021 | 200,063 | 9.6% |
| 2020 | 194,896 | 9.5% |
| 2019 | 197,607 | 9.6% |
| 2018 | 220,410 | 10.7% |
| 2017 | 256,162 | 12.5% |
| 2016 | 294,187 | 14.4% |
| 2015 | 336,347 | 16.4% |
| 2014 | 370,133 | 18.1% |
| 2013 | 390,915 | 19.2% |
| 2012 | 397,034 | 19.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 9.6% of the population in New Mexico does not have health insurance coverage.
In New Mexico, young adult males (18-34) face the highest barrier to coverage, with an uninsured rate of 19.3%. This is notably higher than the overall local average of 9.6%.