Washington Health Insurance Coverage (2024)
Detailed analysis of uninsured rates and coverage trends for Washington
Universe
7,698,104
Total Uninsured
488,185
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
Coverage by Age and Gender
Distribution of insured vs. uninsured residents in Washington
Uninsured Rates by Demographic Group
Under 18 Years
Male Uninsured3.1%
Female Uninsured3.2%
18 to 34 Years
Male Uninsured12.8%
Female Uninsured8.8%
35 to 64 Years
Male Uninsured9.0%
Female Uninsured7.1%
65 Years & Over
Male Uninsured0.8%
Female Uninsured0.7%
Uninsured Rate Trends
Historical coverage data from 2012 to 2024
| Year | Total Uninsured | Uninsured Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 488,185 | 6.3% |
| 2023 | 484,677 | 6.4% |
| 2022 | 483,719 | 6.4% |
| 2021 | 477,069 | 6.4% |
| 2020 | 458,228 | 6.2% |
| 2019 | 457,854 | 6.3% |
| 2018 | 487,856 | 6.8% |
| 2017 | 584,670 | 8.3% |
| 2016 | 684,794 | 9.8% |
| 2015 | 787,469 | 11.4% |
| 2014 | 878,242 | 12.9% |
| 2013 | 924,141 | 13.8% |
| 2012 | 895,281 | 13.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 6.3% of the population in Washington does not have health insurance coverage.
In Washington, young adult males (18-34) face the highest barrier to coverage, with an uninsured rate of 12.8%. This is notably higher than the overall local average of 6.3%.