Pennsylvania Health Insurance Coverage (2024)
Detailed analysis of uninsured rates and coverage trends for Pennsylvania
Universe
12,834,057
Total Uninsured
721,936
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
Coverage by Age and Gender
Distribution of insured vs. uninsured residents in Pennsylvania
Uninsured Rates by Demographic Group
Under 18 Years
Male Uninsured5.0%
Female Uninsured5.1%
18 to 34 Years
Male Uninsured11.4%
Female Uninsured7.8%
35 to 64 Years
Male Uninsured7.3%
Female Uninsured5.4%
65 Years & Over
Male Uninsured0.6%
Female Uninsured0.5%
Uninsured Rate Trends
Historical coverage data from 2012 to 2024
| Year | Total Uninsured | Uninsured Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 721,936 | 5.6% |
| 2023 | 715,495 | 5.6% |
| 2022 | 719,332 | 5.6% |
| 2021 | 717,759 | 5.6% |
| 2020 | 705,891 | 5.6% |
| 2019 | 715,285 | 5.7% |
| 2018 | 785,624 | 6.2% |
| 2017 | 893,635 | 7.1% |
| 2016 | 1,000,216 | 8.0% |
| 2015 | 1,106,674 | 8.8% |
| 2014 | 1,195,810 | 9.5% |
| 2013 | 1,229,005 | 9.8% |
| 2012 | 1,207,901 | 9.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 5.6% of the population in Pennsylvania does not have health insurance coverage.
In Pennsylvania, young adult males (18-34) face the highest barrier to coverage, with an uninsured rate of 11.4%. This is notably higher than the overall local average of 5.6%.