Tennessee Health Insurance Coverage (2024)
Detailed analysis of uninsured rates and coverage trends for Tennessee
Universe
6,970,655
Total Uninsured
699,452
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
Coverage by Age and Gender
Distribution of insured vs. uninsured residents in Tennessee
Uninsured Rates by Demographic Group
Under 18 Years
Male Uninsured5.9%
Female Uninsured5.9%
18 to 34 Years
Male Uninsured20.6%
Female Uninsured13.9%
35 to 64 Years
Male Uninsured14.5%
Female Uninsured11.2%
65 Years & Over
Male Uninsured0.8%
Female Uninsured0.6%
Uninsured Rate Trends
Historical coverage data from 2012 to 2024
| Year | Total Uninsured | Uninsured Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 699,452 | 10.0% |
| 2023 | 696,019 | 10.1% |
| 2022 | 688,502 | 10.1% |
| 2021 | 680,094 | 10.1% |
| 2020 | 649,312 | 9.7% |
| 2019 | 639,556 | 9.7% |
| 2018 | 660,872 | 10.1% |
| 2017 | 706,290 | 10.9% |
| 2016 | 757,920 | 11.8% |
| 2015 | 819,113 | 12.8% |
| 2014 | 864,874 | 13.6% |
| 2013 | 887,807 | 14.1% |
| 2012 | 867,752 | 13.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 10.0% of the population in Tennessee does not have health insurance coverage.
In Tennessee, young adult males (18-34) face the highest barrier to coverage, with an uninsured rate of 20.6%. This is notably higher than the overall local average of 10.0%.