California Health Insurance Coverage (2024)
Detailed analysis of uninsured rates and coverage trends for California
Universe
38,818,413
Total Uninsured
2,557,944
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
Coverage by Age and Gender
Distribution of insured vs. uninsured residents in California
Uninsured Rates by Demographic Group
Under 18 Years
Male Uninsured3.3%
Female Uninsured3.2%
18 to 34 Years
Male Uninsured12.6%
Female Uninsured8.4%
35 to 64 Years
Male Uninsured9.8%
Female Uninsured7.4%
65 Years & Over
Male Uninsured1.2%
Female Uninsured1.0%
Uninsured Rate Trends
Historical coverage data from 2012 to 2024
| Year | Total Uninsured | Uninsured Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,557,944 | 6.6% |
| 2023 | 2,682,732 | 6.9% |
| 2022 | 2,752,067 | 7.1% |
| 2021 | 2,800,277 | 7.2% |
| 2020 | 2,806,173 | 7.2% |
| 2019 | 2,915,070 | 7.5% |
| 2018 | 3,280,167 | 8.5% |
| 2017 | 4,041,396 | 10.5% |
| 2016 | 4,804,193 | 12.6% |
| 2015 | 5,573,845 | 14.7% |
| 2014 | 6,267,799 | 16.7% |
| 2013 | 6,601,519 | 17.8% |
| 2012 | 6,536,932 | 17.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 6.6% of the population in California does not have health insurance coverage.
In California, young adult males (18-34) face the highest barrier to coverage, with an uninsured rate of 12.6%. This is notably higher than the overall local average of 6.6%.