South Carolina Health Insurance Coverage (2024)
Detailed analysis of uninsured rates and coverage trends for South Carolina
Universe
5,197,224
Total Uninsured
500,927
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
Coverage by Age and Gender
Distribution of insured vs. uninsured residents in South Carolina
Uninsured Rates by Demographic Group
Under 18 Years
Male Uninsured5.6%
Female Uninsured5.6%
18 to 34 Years
Male Uninsured20.9%
Female Uninsured14.5%
35 to 64 Years
Male Uninsured14.2%
Female Uninsured10.7%
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 | 500,927 | 9.6% |
| 2023 | 510,757 | 10.0% |
| 2022 | 512,886 | 10.2% |
| 2021 | 521,410 | 10.5% |
| 2020 | 518,723 | 10.4% |
| 2019 | 515,322 | 10.5% |
| 2018 | 535,224 | 11.0% |
| 2017 | 578,318 | 12.1% |
| 2016 | 627,973 | 13.3% |
| 2015 | 680,185 | 14.5% |
| 2014 | 737,418 | 15.9% |
| 2013 | 761,843 | 16.6% |
| 2012 | 764,616 | 16.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 9.6% of the population in South Carolina does not have health insurance coverage.
In South Carolina, young adult males (18-34) face the highest barrier to coverage, with an uninsured rate of 20.9%. This is notably higher than the overall local average of 9.6%.