Wisconsin Health Insurance Coverage (2024)
Detailed analysis of uninsured rates and coverage trends for Wisconsin
Universe
5,851,279
Total Uninsured
306,589
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
Coverage by Age and Gender
Distribution of insured vs. uninsured residents in Wisconsin
Uninsured Rates by Demographic Group
Under 18 Years
Male Uninsured4.1%
Female Uninsured4.0%
18 to 34 Years
Male Uninsured11.3%
Female Uninsured7.7%
35 to 64 Years
Male Uninsured6.9%
Female Uninsured5.1%
65 Years & Over
Male Uninsured0.4%
Female Uninsured0.4%
Uninsured Rate Trends
Historical coverage data from 2012 to 2024
| Year | Total Uninsured | Uninsured Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 306,589 | 5.2% |
| 2023 | 309,885 | 5.3% |
| 2022 | 316,864 | 5.4% |
| 2021 | 318,308 | 5.5% |
| 2020 | 312,704 | 5.5% |
| 2019 | 310,259 | 5.4% |
| 2018 | 329,424 | 5.8% |
| 2017 | 369,522 | 6.5% |
| 2016 | 408,789 | 7.2% |
| 2015 | 448,384 | 7.9% |
| 2014 | 489,761 | 8.7% |
| 2013 | 512,357 | 9.1% |
| 2012 | 503,740 | 9.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 5.2% of the population in Wisconsin does not have health insurance coverage.
In Wisconsin, young adult males (18-34) face the highest barrier to coverage, with an uninsured rate of 11.3%. This is notably higher than the overall local average of 5.2%.