Most uninsured people, US metro areas · 2020
US metro areas with the most residents lacking health insurance, as of the 2020 American Community Survey. Ranked by number of people, not the uninsured rate. New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ leads at 1,294,721. 918 metro areas qualify in total. Texas carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest uninsured residents?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ranks #1 with 1,294,721 (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 metro areas by uninsured residents?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
918 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is uninsured residents measured?
Number of civilian noninstitutionalized residents without health insurance (ACS S2701). The raw-count companion to the uninsured rate. Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.