New Jersey Health Insurance Coverage Status By Age Group in 2021 (ACS-5Yrs)
Based on the US Census ACS-5Yrs estimates, in 2021, there were 8,439,671 people in New Jersey who had Health Insurance coverage (i.e. 92.45% of New Jersey population), and 689,666 people who did not have a Health Insurance coverage (i.e. 7.55% of New Jersey population).
The following age groups had the highest percentage of their population who did not have a health insurance coverage: the 26 - 34 Years age group (14.21%), followed by the 35 - 44 Years age group (12.58%), and the 19 - 25 Years age group (11.61%).
The chart below shows the percentage of New Jersey population with or without a health insurance coverage by age group. The table below shows the number of New Jersey population with or without a health insurance coverage by age group.
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| Age Group | Num. of People With Health Insurance | Num. of People Without Health Insurance |
|---|---|---|
| 26 - 34 Years | 898188 | 148819 |
| 35 - 44 Years | 1034120 | 148828 |
| 19 - 25 Years | 680476 | 89379 |
| 45 - 54 Years | 1138919 | 116520 |
| 55 - 64 Years | 1179331 | 85492 |
| 6 - 18 Years | 1447251 | 65599 |
| Under 6 Years | 619261 | 19535 |
| 65 - 74 Years | 846795 | 10515 |
| 75 Years and Over | 595330 | 4979 |
