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New Mexico: Health Insurance Coverage & Uninsured Rate
In 2024, 10.1% of people in New Mexico had no health insurance β 1.9 percentage points above the national rate of 8.2% β and the rate moved from 9.1% in 2023 (+1.0 pp). Figures are official US Census Bureau American Community Survey data.
What percentage of people in New Mexico are uninsured?
As of 2024, 10.1% of the population in New Mexico had no health insurance β 1.9 percentage points above the national rate of 8.2% β up from 9.1% in 2023, per US Census Bureau American Community Survey 1-year estimates published September 2025. Gera re-dates this annually.
The GCI weights this state's three real ACS uninsured rates β all-ages (10.1% Γ 0.50 = 5.0), working-age (14.9% Γ 0.30 = 4.5) and children (6.1% Γ 0.20 = 1.2) β for a weighted 10.7, scaled Γ4 to 43/100. The national index is 35. Higher means a wider coverage gap.
| Measure | New Mexico | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Uninsured β all ages | 10.1% (Β±0.6 pp) | US average 8.2% |
| Uninsured β working-age adults (19β64) | 14.9% | US average 11.3% |
| Uninsured β children (under 19) | 6.1% | US average 6.0% |
| Change since 2023 (all ages) | +1.0 pp | 9.1% β 10.1% |
| National rank (all ages) | 9th of 51 | 1 = highest uninsured rate |
| Medicaid expansion status | Expanded | Per US Census report footnote |
| Gera Coverage Index | 43 / 100 | a wider coverage gap than the US average (higher = wider gap) |
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In New Mexico, the latest (2024) ACS data shows 10.1% of all ages were uninsured β 1.9 percentage points above the national rate.
New Mexico ranks 9th of 51 states and DC by all-ages uninsured rate (1 = highest). These are state averages from the US Census Bureau, not a statement about any individual's coverage.
10.1% of all ages in New Mexico were uninsured in 2024. If you are uninsured or underinsured, you can speak to a clinician online with GeraClinic β no insurance required.
See a doctor online β no insurance neededCompare health insurance coverage in other states
Sorted by the Gera Coverage Index (widest coverage gap first).
- Texas (16.7% uninsured Β· GCI 70)
- Georgia (12.0% uninsured Β· GCI 50)
- Oklahoma (11.5% uninsured Β· GCI 49)
- Nevada (11.4% uninsured Β· GCI 48)
- Florida (10.9% uninsured Β· GCI 47)
- Alaska (11.0% uninsured Β· GCI 46)
- Arizona (10.3% uninsured Β· GCI 45)
- Wyoming (10.3% uninsured Β· GCI 45)
- Mississippi (9.7% uninsured Β· GCI 41)
- Tennessee (9.7% uninsured Β· GCI 41)
- Arkansas (9.4% uninsured Β· GCI 40)
- Idaho (9.2% uninsured Β· GCI 40)
- All 50 states & DC, plus the national picture β
New Mexico health insurance coverage: FAQs
- What percentage of people in New Mexico are uninsured?
- In 2024, 10.1% of the civilian noninstitutionalized population in New Mexico had no health insurance (Β±0.6 pp), 1.9 percentage points above the national rate of 8.2%. That ranks New Mexico 9th of 51 states and DC by uninsured rate (1 = highest). Source: US Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 1-year estimates.
- Has the uninsured rate in New Mexico gone up or down?
- Between 2023 and 2024, the all-ages uninsured rate in New Mexico moved from 9.1% to 10.1% (+1.0 pp). Nationally the uninsured rate rose from 7.9% to 8.2% over the same period. Source: US Census Bureau ACS 1-year estimates.
- What is the uninsured rate for adults and children in New Mexico?
- In 2024, 14.9% of working-age adults (aged 19β64) in New Mexico were uninsured, compared with 11.3% nationally. Among children under 19, 6.1% were uninsured in New Mexico, versus 6.0% nationally. Source: US Census Bureau ACS 1-year estimates, 2024.
- What is the Gera Coverage Index for New Mexico?
- The Gera Coverage Index (GCI) for New Mexico is 43 out of 100 in 2024 β a wider coverage gap than the US average (national index 35). The GCI weights the three real ACS uninsured rates (50% all-ages, 30% working-age, 20% children) and scales the result to 0β100; higher means a wider coverage gap. It is computed transparently from the figures on this page.
- Can I see a doctor in New Mexico without health insurance?
- Yes. With 10.1% of New Mexico residents uninsured in 2024, many people use pay-as-you-go telehealth. GeraClinic offers online consultations with no insurance required, so uninsured or underinsured residents can speak to a clinician about everyday health concerns, prescriptions and referrals. This page is for information only and is not medical advice.
Uninsured or underinsured in New Mexico?
10.1% of New Mexico residents had no health insurance in 2024. GeraClinic offers affordable online consultations with a clinician β no insurance required β for everyday health concerns, prescriptions and referrals.
Methodology
Uninsured rates for New Mexico are the published US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 1-year point estimates for 2024(with 2023 for comparison), transcribed verbatim from the Census report βHealth Insurance Coverage by State: 2023 and 2024β (ACSBR-024), Appendix Tables 2 (all ages), 3 (working-age adults 19β64) and 4 (children under 19). The Β±0.6 pp margin of error is the published 90% confidence interval for the all-ages estimate. The Gera Coverage Index is a transparent weighted average of those three real rates (0.50 all-ages + 0.30 working-age + 0.20 children) scaled Γ4 to a 0β100 range β no estimates or invented numbers are mixed in. State averages are not statements about any individual's coverage, and nothing here is medical advice. Reference period: 2024 ACS 1-year estimates.
Source: US Census Bureau β Health Insurance Coverage by State: 2023 and 2024 (ACSBR-024, published September 2025), based on the 2023 and 2024 American Community Survey 1-year estimates. As a work of the US federal government this data is in the public domain. This directory is not affiliated with the US Census Bureau. Figures are for information only and are not medical advice.