Illinois Health Insurance Coverage Status By Age Group in 2021 (ACS-5Yrs)
Based on the US Census ACS-5Yrs estimates, in 2021, there were 11,761,037 people in Illinois who had Health Insurance coverage (i.e. 93.00% of Illinois population), and 885,820 people who did not have a Health Insurance coverage (i.e. 7.00% of Illinois 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 (12.27%), followed by the 19 - 25 Years age group (11.54%), and the 35 - 44 Years age group (11.07%).
The chart below shows the percentage of Illinois population with or without a health insurance coverage by age group. The table below shows the number of Illinois 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 | 1361457 | 190492 |
| 19 - 25 Years | 1011111 | 131947 |
| 35 - 44 Years | 1470218 | 183025 |
| 45 - 54 Years | 1474354 | 148955 |
| 55 - 64 Years | 1551249 | 114082 |
| 6 - 18 Years | 2087732 | 75462 |
| Under 6 Years | 870950 | 24130 |
| 65 - 74 Years | 1160185 | 13276 |
| 75 Years and Over | 773781 | 4451 |