Chicago city, IL Health Insurance Coverage Status By Age Group in 2021 (ACS-5Yrs)

Updated on October 28, 2025.

Based on the US Census ACS-5Yrs estimates, in 2021, there were 2,450,694 people in Chicago city, IL who had Health Insurance coverage (i.e. 90.23% of Chicago city, IL population), and 265,504 people who did not have a Health Insurance coverage (i.e. 9.78% of Chicago city, IL population).

The following age groups had the highest percentage of their population who did not have a health insurance coverage: the 45 - 54 Years age group (14.71%), followed by the 19 - 25 Years age group (14.51%), and the 35 - 44 Years age group (14.04%).

The chart below shows the percentage of Chicago city, IL population with or without a health insurance coverage per age group. The table below shows the number of Chicago city, IL population with or without a health insurance coverage per age group.

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Chicago city, IL Health Insurance Coverage Status By Age Group in 2021
Under 6 Years
6 - 18 Years
19 - 25 Years
26 - 34 Years
35 - 44 Years
45 - 54 Years
55 - 64 Years
65 - 74 Years
75 Years and Over
Chicago city, IL Health Insurance Coverage Status By Age Group in 2021
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Age Group Num. of People With Health Insurance Num. of People Without Health Insurance
45 - 54 Years 275671 47545
19 - 25 Years 242493 41147
35 - 44 Years 334546 54642
26 - 34 Years 420694 61133
55 - 64 Years 270976 33566
6 - 18 Years 382526 16392
Under 6 Years 187708 4849
65 - 74 Years 200700 4477
75 Years and Over 135380 1753