Maine Health Insurance Coverage (2024)
Detailed analysis of uninsured rates and coverage trends for Maine
Universe
1,370,076
Total Uninsured
84,556
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
Coverage by Age and Gender
Distribution of insured vs. uninsured residents in Maine
Uninsured Rates by Demographic Group
Under 18 Years
Male Uninsured4.7%
Female Uninsured3.7%
18 to 34 Years
Male Uninsured13.5%
Female Uninsured9.5%
35 to 64 Years
Male Uninsured9.2%
Female Uninsured6.6%
65 Years & Over
Male Uninsured0.2%
Female Uninsured0.2%
Uninsured Rate Trends
Historical coverage data from 2012 to 2024
| Year | Total Uninsured | Uninsured Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 84,556 | 6.2% |
| 2023 | 90,362 | 6.6% |
| 2022 | 96,158 | 7.1% |
| 2021 | 98,944 | 7.4% |
| 2020 | 101,045 | 7.6% |
| 2019 | 103,829 | 7.9% |
| 2018 | 109,641 | 8.3% |
| 2017 | 118,775 | 9.0% |
| 2016 | 124,723 | 9.5% |
| 2015 | 132,030 | 10.0% |
| 2014 | 136,759 | 10.4% |
| 2013 | 136,130 | 10.4% |
| 2012 | 134,501 | 10.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 6.2% of the population in Maine does not have health insurance coverage.
In Maine, young adult males (18-34) face the highest barrier to coverage, with an uninsured rate of 13.5%. This is notably higher than the overall local average of 6.2%.