Alaska Health Insurance Coverage (2024)
Detailed analysis of uninsured rates and coverage trends for Alaska
Universe
704,290
Total Uninsured
77,711
Uninsured Rate
11.0%
Coverage by Age and Gender
Distribution of insured vs. uninsured residents in Alaska
Uninsured Rates by Demographic Group
Under 18 Years
Male Uninsured8.0%
Female Uninsured8.1%
18 to 34 Years
Male Uninsured22.8%
Female Uninsured15.6%
35 to 64 Years
Male Uninsured13.0%
Female Uninsured11.0%
65 Years & Over
Male Uninsured1.5%
Female Uninsured1.3%
Uninsured Rate Trends
Historical coverage data from 2012 to 2024
| Year | Total Uninsured | Uninsured Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 77,711 | 11.0% |
| 2023 | 78,893 | 11.2% |
| 2022 | 82,562 | 11.7% |
| 2021 | 86,440 | 12.2% |
| 2020 | 89,765 | 12.6% |
| 2019 | 97,156 | 13.6% |
| 2018 | 102,956 | 14.4% |
| 2017 | 110,458 | 15.5% |
| 2016 | 120,598 | 16.9% |
| 2015 | 128,964 | 18.2% |
| 2014 | 134,276 | 19.1% |
| 2013 | 136,696 | 19.6% |
| 2012 | 134,111 | 19.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 11.0% of the population in Alaska does not have health insurance coverage.
In Alaska, young adult males (18-34) face the highest barrier to coverage, with an uninsured rate of 22.8%. This is notably higher than the overall local average of 11.0%.