Oregon Health Insurance Coverage (2024)
Detailed analysis of uninsured rates and coverage trends for Oregon
Universe
4,210,933
Total Uninsured
247,724
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
Coverage by Age and Gender
Distribution of insured vs. uninsured residents in Oregon
Uninsured Rates by Demographic Group
Under 18 Years
Male Uninsured3.0%
Female Uninsured3.0%
18 to 34 Years
Male Uninsured13.1%
Female Uninsured7.9%
35 to 64 Years
Male Uninsured8.6%
Female Uninsured6.5%
65 Years & Over
Male Uninsured0.4%
Female Uninsured0.5%
Uninsured Rate Trends
Historical coverage data from 2012 to 2024
| Year | Total Uninsured | Uninsured Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 247,724 | 5.9% |
| 2023 | 261,323 | 6.2% |
| 2022 | 272,563 | 6.5% |
| 2021 | 278,280 | 6.7% |
| 2020 | 274,414 | 6.6% |
| 2019 | 275,522 | 6.7% |
| 2018 | 293,690 | 7.3% |
| 2017 | 352,236 | 8.8% |
| 2016 | 410,770 | 10.4% |
| 2015 | 480,330 | 12.3% |
| 2014 | 556,283 | 14.4% |
| 2013 | 603,893 | 15.8% |
| 2012 | 605,847 | 16.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 5.9% of the population in Oregon does not have health insurance coverage.
In Oregon, young adult males (18-34) face the highest barrier to coverage, with an uninsured rate of 13.1%. This is notably higher than the overall local average of 5.9%.