Rhode Island Health Insurance Coverage (2024)
Detailed analysis of uninsured rates and coverage trends for Rhode Island
Universe
1,085,068
Total Uninsured
47,764
Uninsured Rate
4.4%
Coverage by Age and Gender
Distribution of insured vs. uninsured residents in Rhode Island
Uninsured Rates by Demographic Group
Under 18 Years
Male Uninsured2.9%
Female Uninsured3.0%
18 to 34 Years
Male Uninsured9.9%
Female Uninsured5.5%
35 to 64 Years
Male Uninsured6.3%
Female Uninsured3.8%
65 Years & Over
Male Uninsured0.7%
Female Uninsured0.7%
Uninsured Rate Trends
Historical coverage data from 2012 to 2024
| Year | Total Uninsured | Uninsured Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47,764 | 4.4% |
| 2023 | 46,893 | 4.3% |
| 2022 | 46,445 | 4.3% |
| 2021 | 47,506 | 4.4% |
| 2020 | 44,575 | 4.3% |
| 2019 | 46,738 | 4.5% |
| 2018 | 54,269 | 5.2% |
| 2017 | 69,781 | 6.7% |
| 2016 | 83,430 | 8.0% |
| 2015 | 96,159 | 9.3% |
| 2014 | 109,120 | 10.5% |
| 2013 | 117,282 | 11.3% |
| 2012 | 115,177 | 11.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 4.4% of the population in Rhode Island does not have health insurance coverage.
In Rhode Island, young adult males (18-34) face the highest barrier to coverage, with an uninsured rate of 9.9%. This is notably higher than the overall local average of 4.4%.