Arkansas Health Insurance Coverage (2024)
Detailed analysis of uninsured rates and coverage trends for Arkansas
Universe
2,995,497
Total Uninsured
269,851
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
Coverage by Age and Gender
Distribution of insured vs. uninsured residents in Arkansas
Uninsured Rates by Demographic Group
Under 18 Years
Male Uninsured6.1%
Female Uninsured6.0%
18 to 34 Years
Male Uninsured18.6%
Female Uninsured13.4%
35 to 64 Years
Male Uninsured12.6%
Female Uninsured9.6%
65 Years & Over
Male Uninsured0.6%
Female Uninsured0.4%
Uninsured Rate Trends
Historical coverage data from 2012 to 2024
| Year | Total Uninsured | Uninsured Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 269,851 | 9.0% |
| 2023 | 267,717 | 9.0% |
| 2022 | 261,691 | 8.8% |
| 2021 | 257,025 | 8.7% |
| 2020 | 245,980 | 8.3% |
| 2019 | 250,631 | 8.5% |
| 2018 | 265,434 | 9.0% |
| 2017 | 311,132 | 10.6% |
| 2016 | 359,572 | 12.3% |
| 2015 | 411,433 | 14.2% |
| 2014 | 455,936 | 15.8% |
| 2013 | 481,547 | 16.7% |
| 2012 | 482,623 | 16.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 9.0% of the population in Arkansas does not have health insurance coverage.
In Arkansas, young adult males (18-34) face the highest barrier to coverage, with an uninsured rate of 18.6%. This is notably higher than the overall local average of 9.0%.