North Dakota Health Insurance Coverage (2024)
Detailed analysis of uninsured rates and coverage trends for North Dakota
Universe
766,680
Total Uninsured
49,591
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
Coverage by Age and Gender
Distribution of insured vs. uninsured residents in North Dakota

Uninsured Rates by Demographic Group
Under 18 Years
Male Uninsured5.9%
Female Uninsured5.9%
18 to 34 Years
Male Uninsured12.8%
Female Uninsured8.1%
35 to 64 Years
Male Uninsured8.0%
Female Uninsured5.7%
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 | 49,591 | 6.5% |
| 2023 | 50,978 | 6.7% |
| 2022 | 54,705 | 7.2% |
| 2021 | 57,010 | 7.5% |
| 2020 | 53,835 | 7.2% |
| 2019 | 54,427 | 7.4% |
| 2018 | 54,485 | 7.4% |
| 2017 | 58,701 | 8.0% |
| 2016 | 62,033 | 8.6% |
| 2015 | 64,162 | 9.1% |
| 2014 | 65,428 | 9.5% |
| 2013 | 66,609 | 9.9% |
| 2012 | 65,028 | 9.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 6.5% of the population in North Dakota does not have health insurance coverage.
In North Dakota, young adult males (18-34) face the highest barrier to coverage, with an uninsured rate of 12.8%. This is notably higher than the overall local average of 6.5%.