North Carolina Health Insurance Coverage (2024)
Detailed analysis of uninsured rates and coverage trends for North Carolina
Universe
10,519,732
Total Uninsured
1,036,452
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
Coverage by Age and Gender
Distribution of insured vs. uninsured residents in North Carolina
Uninsured Rates by Demographic Group
Under 18 Years
Male Uninsured5.5%
Female Uninsured5.5%
18 to 34 Years
Male Uninsured19.9%
Female Uninsured13.7%
35 to 64 Years
Male Uninsured14.5%
Female Uninsured11.4%
65 Years & Over
Male Uninsured0.7%
Female Uninsured0.7%
Uninsured Rate Trends
Historical coverage data from 2012 to 2024
| Year | Total Uninsured | Uninsured Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,036,452 | 9.9% |
| 2023 | 1,073,923 | 10.4% |
| 2022 | 1,077,458 | 10.5% |
| 2021 | 1,092,162 | 10.7% |
| 2020 | 1,084,103 | 10.7% |
| 2019 | 1,076,994 | 10.7% |
| 2018 | 1,100,719 | 11.1% |
| 2017 | 1,186,403 | 12.1% |
| 2016 | 1,290,195 | 13.2% |
| 2015 | 1,390,162 | 14.4% |
| 2014 | 1,479,285 | 15.5% |
| 2013 | 1,529,230 | 16.2% |
| 2012 | 1,511,700 | 16.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 9.9% of the population in North Carolina does not have health insurance coverage.
In North Carolina, young adult males (18-34) face the highest barrier to coverage, with an uninsured rate of 19.9%. This is notably higher than the overall local average of 9.9%.