Who is most at risk of being uninsured in Mississippi?
In 2023, 24.0% of working-age adults below 138% of the poverty threshold in Mississippi were uninsured (US avg 21.1%), and 33.0% of unemployed workers lacked coverage (US avg 24.3%), per 2023 ACS 1-year estimates (US Census Bureau). Gera Coverage Gap Score (working-age): 126.
Uninsured rates by demographic band — Mississippi (2023)
| Demographic group | MS rate | US rate | GCGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children under 19 | 5.8% | 6.0% | 97 |
| Working-age adults 19–64 | 14.2% | 11.3% | 126 |
| Seniors 65 and older | 0.6% | 0.8% | 75 |
| Below 138% poverty (19–64) | 24.0% | 21.1% | 114 |
| 138–399% poverty (19–64) | 15.1% | 14.9% | 101 |
| 400%+ poverty (19–64) | 6.0% | 5.0% | 120 |
| Employed workers (19–64) | 12.1% | 10.0% | 121 |
| Unemployed workers (19–64) | 33.0% | 24.3% | 136 |
| Not in labor force (19–64) | 18.1% | 14.1% | 128 |
GCGS 100 = US average for that demographic. Source: 2023 ACS 1-year estimates (B27001, B27011, B27016), US Census Bureau. Methodology →
Coverage Gap Checker — Mississippi
Select a demographic group to see its real ACS uninsured rate and Gera Coverage Gap Score
Frequently asked questions
- What percentage of working-age adults in Mississippi are uninsured?
- In 2023, 14.2% of adults aged 19–64 in Mississippi lacked health insurance — 2.9 percentage points above the national rate (US average 11.3%). Source: 2023 ACS 1-year estimates, B27001, US Census Bureau.
- What is the uninsured rate for children in Mississippi?
- 5.8% of children under 19 in Mississippi were uninsured in 2023 — 0.2 percentage points below the national rate (US 6.0%). Source: 2023 ACS B27001, US Census Bureau.
- How many low-income residents in Mississippi are uninsured?
- Among working-age adults (19–64) in Mississippi below 138% of the federal poverty level, 24.0% were uninsured in 2023 (US 21.1%). This group falls at or below the Medicaid eligibility threshold in expansion states. Source: 2023 ACS B27016.
- Are employed workers in Mississippi insured?
- Not all. 12.1% of employed workers aged 19–64 in Mississippi were uninsured in 2023 (US 10.0%), compared to 33.0% of unemployed workers (US 24.3%). Source: 2023 ACS B27011.
- What is the Gera Coverage Gap Score for Mississippi?
- The GCGS for Mississippi's working-age adults is 126, meaning above national average compared to the US (GCGS 100). GCGS = round(state_rate ÷ national_rate × 100). See the full formula at https://geraclinic.com/us/insurance-demographics/methodology.
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14.2% of working-age adults in Mississippi were uninsured in 2023. GeraClinic offers online consultations with no insurance required.
Contains public sector information published by US Census Bureau and licensed under the Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. §105). Source: US Census Bureau — 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates (Tables B27001, B27011, B27016) (2023, published September 2024).
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