Virginia Health Insurance Coverage (2024)
Detailed analysis of uninsured rates and coverage trends for Virginia
Universe
8,476,653
Total Uninsured
586,299
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
Coverage by Age and Gender
Distribution of insured vs. uninsured residents in Virginia
Uninsured Rates by Demographic Group
Under 18 Years
Male Uninsured4.9%
Female Uninsured4.5%
18 to 34 Years
Male Uninsured13.8%
Female Uninsured9.7%
35 to 64 Years
Male Uninsured9.5%
Female Uninsured7.2%
65 Years & Over
Male Uninsured0.9%
Female Uninsured0.8%
Uninsured Rate Trends
Historical coverage data from 2012 to 2024
| Year | Total Uninsured | Uninsured Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 586,299 | 6.9% |
| 2023 | 597,774 | 7.1% |
| 2022 | 623,631 | 7.4% |
| 2021 | 658,732 | 7.9% |
| 2020 | 681,362 | 8.2% |
| 2019 | 707,960 | 8.6% |
| 2018 | 755,739 | 9.2% |
| 2017 | 810,412 | 9.9% |
| 2016 | 864,477 | 10.7% |
| 2015 | 916,040 | 11.4% |
| 2014 | 968,444 | 12.1% |
| 2013 | 973,047 | 12.3% |
| 2012 | 955,207 | 12.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 6.9% of the population in Virginia does not have health insurance coverage.
In Virginia, young adult males (18-34) face the highest barrier to coverage, with an uninsured rate of 13.8%. This is notably higher than the overall local average of 6.9%.