New York Health Insurance Coverage (2024)
Detailed analysis of uninsured rates and coverage trends for New York
Universe
19,655,826
Total Uninsured
993,274
Uninsured Rate
5.1%
Coverage by Age and Gender
Distribution of insured vs. uninsured residents in New York
Uninsured Rates by Demographic Group
Under 18 Years
Male Uninsured2.7%
Female Uninsured2.6%
18 to 34 Years
Male Uninsured10.4%
Female Uninsured6.3%
35 to 64 Years
Male Uninsured7.8%
Female Uninsured5.1%
65 Years & Over
Male Uninsured1.0%
Female Uninsured0.8%
Uninsured Rate Trends
Historical coverage data from 2012 to 2024
| Year | Total Uninsured | Uninsured Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 993,274 | 5.1% |
| 2023 | 1,002,173 | 5.1% |
| 2022 | 1,031,600 | 5.2% |
| 2021 | 1,059,370 | 5.3% |
| 2020 | 1,037,271 | 5.4% |
| 2019 | 1,117,159 | 5.8% |
| 2018 | 1,255,168 | 6.5% |
| 2017 | 1,481,650 | 7.6% |
| 2016 | 1,668,092 | 8.6% |
| 2015 | 1,877,051 | 9.7% |
| 2014 | 2,052,554 | 10.6% |
| 2013 | 2,143,603 | 11.1% |
| 2012 | 2,161,817 | 11.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 5.1% of the population in New York does not have health insurance coverage.
In New York, young adult males (18-34) face the highest barrier to coverage, with an uninsured rate of 10.4%. This is notably higher than the overall local average of 5.1%.