Definition

This indicator represents the number of people age birth through 20 covered by Medicaid. is a federally funded entitlement program to provide health care coverage.

The denominator for the percentage is the total population age birth through 20 in respective geographic areas.

Data Source

Numerator: North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services

Denominator: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program

Notes

•  Data for state fiscal year 2020 and 2021 is not reported for four counties in the Dakota Central area (Mercer, McLean, Oliver, and Sheridan), as these counties had data matched to county of service rather than county of residence. Data that was not matched to a county is not reported in the county, region, or statewide data.

Last Updated

2025-11