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  1. Rate of homelessness in the U.S. 2023, by state

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    Updated Jun 23, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Rate of homelessness in the U.S. 2023, by state [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/727847/homelessness-rate-in-the-us-by-state/
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    Jun 23, 2025
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2023
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    When analyzing the ratio of homelessness to state population, New York, Vermont, and Oregon had the highest rates in 2023. However, Washington, D.C. had an estimated ** homeless individuals per 10,000 people, which was significantly higher than any of the 50 states. Homeless people by race The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development performs homeless counts at the end of January each year, which includes people in both sheltered and unsheltered locations. The estimated number of homeless people increased to ******* in 2023 – the highest level since 2007. However, the true figure is likely to be much higher, as some individuals prefer to stay with family or friends - making it challenging to count the actual number of homeless people living in the country. In 2023, nearly half of the people experiencing homelessness were white, while the number of Black homeless people exceeded *******. How many veterans are homeless in America? The  number of homeless veterans in the United States has halved since 2010. The state of California, which is currently suffering a homeless crisis, accounted for the highest number of homeless veterans in 2022. There are many causes of homelessness among veterans of the U.S. military, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance abuse problems, and a lack of affordable housing.

  2. Number of homeless people in the U.S., by state 2023

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    Updated Jun 23, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Number of homeless people in the U.S., by state 2023 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/555861/number-of-homeless-people-in-the-us-by-state/
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    Jun 23, 2025
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2023
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    In 2023, the estimated number of homeless people in the United States was highest in California, with about ******* homeless people living in California in that year.

  3. Change in total homelessness in the U.S. by state 2022-2023

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    Updated Jul 11, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Change in total homelessness in the U.S. by state 2022-2023 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/727029/homelessness-percentage-change-in-the-us-by-state/
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    Jul 11, 2025
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    Between 2022 and 2023, New Hampshire had the highest positive percentage change in the estimated number of homeless people in the United States, with the number of homeless people living in New Hampshire increasing by **** percent within this time period.

  4. US Continuums Of Care Records Based Homeless Population Statistics

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    Updated Jan 20, 2021
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    John Snow Labs (2021). US Continuums Of Care Records Based Homeless Population Statistics [Dataset]. https://www.johnsnowlabs.com/marketplace/us-continuums-of-care-records-based-homeless-population-statistics/
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    Dataset updated
    Jan 20, 2021
    Dataset authored and provided by
    John Snow Labs
    Time period covered
    2007 - 2017
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    This dataset contains estimates of homelessness, as well as estimates of chronically homeless persons, homeless veterans, and homeless children and youth provided by The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The estimates cover the period of years 2007-2017 and are at national, state and Continuums of Care (CoC) Point-In-Time (PIT) level.

  5. Estimated number of homeless people in the U.S. 2007-2023

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    Updated Jun 23, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Estimated number of homeless people in the U.S. 2007-2023 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/555795/estimated-number-of-homeless-people-in-the-us/
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    Jun 23, 2025
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    In 2023, there were about ******* homeless people estimated to be living in the United States, the highest number of homeless people recorded within the provided time period. In comparison, the second-highest number of homeless people living in the U.S. within this time period was in 2007, at *******. How is homelessness calculated? Calculating homelessness is complicated for several different reasons. For one, it is challenging to determine how many people are homeless as there is no direct definition for homelessness. Additionally, it is difficult to try and find every single homeless person that exists. Sometimes they cannot be reached, leaving people unaccounted for. In the United States, the Department of Housing and Urban Development calculates the homeless population by counting the number of people on the streets and the number of people in homeless shelters on one night each year. According to this count, Los Angeles City and New York City are the cities with the most homeless people in the United States. Homelessness in the United States Between 2022 and 2023, New Hampshire saw the highest increase in the number of homeless people. However, California was the state with the highest number of homeless people, followed by New York and Florida. The vast amount of homelessness in California is a result of multiple factors, one of them being the extreme high cost of living, as well as opposition to mandatory mental health counseling and drug addiction. However, the District of Columbia had the highest estimated rate of homelessness per 10,000 people in 2023. This was followed by New York, Vermont, and Oregon.

  6. Ratio of Homeless Population to General Population

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    Updated Jan 20, 2021
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    John Snow Labs (2021). Ratio of Homeless Population to General Population [Dataset]. https://www.johnsnowlabs.com/marketplace/ratio-of-homeless-population-to-general-population/
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    Dataset updated
    Jan 20, 2021
    Dataset authored and provided by
    John Snow Labs
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    Homelessness is a social crisis in the United States of America. According to McKinney–Vento Homeless Assistance Act, homeless people are those who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence. "Ratio of Homeless Population to General Population in major US Cities in 2012.

  7. Number of chronically homeless people in the U.S., by state 2020

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    Updated Jul 9, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Number of chronically homeless people in the U.S., by state 2020 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/727840/number-of-chronically-homeless-people-in-the-us-by-state/
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    Jul 9, 2025
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2020
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    This statistic shows the estimated number of chronically homeless people in the United States in 2020, by state. In 2020, there were about ****** chronically homeless people living in California.

  8. Homelessness Report January 2025

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    Updated Feb 28, 2025
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    Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage (2025). Homelessness Report January 2025 [Dataset]. https://data.europa.eu/data/datasets/66aa443b-e968-426c-a125-43d10527487b?locale=de
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    Dataset updated
    Feb 28, 2025
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    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
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    Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage
    Description

    Homelessness data Official homelessness data is produced by local authorities through the Pathway Accommodation and Support System (PASS). PASS was rolled-out nationally during the course of 2013. The Department’s official homelessness statistics are published on a monthly basis and refer to the number of homeless persons accommodated in emergency accommodation funded and overseen by housing authorities during a specific count week, typically the last full week of the month. The reports are produced through the Pathway Accommodation & Support System (PASS), collated on a regional basis and compiled and published by the Department. Homelessness reporting commenced in this format in 2014. The format of the data may change or vary over time due to administrative and/or technology changes and improvements. The administration of homeless services is organised across nine administrative regions, with one local authority in each of the regions, “the lead authority”, having overall responsibility for the disbursement of Exchequer funding. In each region a Joint Homelessness Consultative Forum exists which includes representation from the relevant State and non-governmental organisations involved in the delivery of homeless services in a particular region. Delegated arrangements are governed by an annually agreed protocol between the Department and the lead authority in each region. These protocols set out the arrangements, responsibilities and financial/performance data reporting requirements for the delegation of funding from the Department. Under Sections 38 and 39 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 a statutory Management Group exists for each regional forum. This is comprised of representatives from the relevant housing authorities and the Health Service Executive, and it is the responsibility of the Management Group to consider issues around the need for homeless services and to plan for the implementation, funding and co-ordination of such services. In relation to the terms used in the report for the accommodation types see explanation below: PEA - Private Emergency Accommodation: this may include hotels, B&Bs and other residential facilities that are used on an emergency basis. Supports are provided to services users on a visiting supports basis. STA - Supported Temporary Accommodation: accommodation, including family hubs, hostels, with onsite professional support. TEA - Temporary Emergency Accommodation: emergency accommodation with no (or minimal) support.

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    Number of People Experiencing Homelessness Time Series

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    Updated Aug 20, 2024
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    City of Washington, DC (2024). Number of People Experiencing Homelessness Time Series [Dataset]. https://racial-equity-dashboard-dcgis.hub.arcgis.com/items/87c486e9fb934102928eeacff9ed81f8
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    Aug 20, 2024
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    City of Washington, DC
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    CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedicationhttps://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
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    Description

    The most recent homelessness rate is calculated using ACS population estimates from the previous year, unless otherwise noted. The 2020 homelessness rate is based on 2020 PIT count and the average of the 2019 and 2021 ACS population estimates.

    Data Source: HUD's Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR) Point-in-Time (PIT) Estimates by State and American Community Survey (ACS) 1-Year Estimates

    Why this MattersSafe, adequate, and stable housing is a human right and essential for the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities.People who experience homelessness also struggle to maintain access to healthcare, employment, education, healthy relationships, and other basic necessities in life, according to the DC Interagency Council on Homelessness Strategic Plan.BIPOC populations are disproportionately affected by homelessness due to housing discrimination, mass incarceration, and other policies that have limited socioeconomic opportunities for Black, Latino, and other people of color.

    The District's Response Strategic investments in proven strategies for driving down homelessness, including the Career Mobility Action Plan (Career MAP) program, operation of non-congregate housing, and expansion of the District’s shelter capacity.Homelessness prevention programs for at-risk individuals and families, such as emergency rental assistance, targeted affordable housing, and permanent supporting housing.Programs and services to enhance resident’s economic and employment security and ensure access to affordable housing.

  10. Rate of homelessness in Australia 2016 by state

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    Updated Apr 3, 2024
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    Statista (2024). Rate of homelessness in Australia 2016 by state [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/975269/australia-homelessness-rate-by-state/
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    Apr 3, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2016
    Area covered
    Australia
    Description

    This statistic presents the estimated rate of homelessness across Australia in 2016, by state or territory. According to the source, there were approximately 599 homeless people per 10,000 people living in the Northern Territory on Census night in 2016.

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    Homeless in the Badlands

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    Updated Oct 21, 2020
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    mpalme29_GISandData (2020). Homeless in the Badlands [Dataset]. https://mpalmer-430623-gisanddata.hub.arcgis.com/items/ad487ea8515140f399a1087a84eaaaec
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    Oct 21, 2020
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    Description

    In the period from 2012 to 2013, discoveries in shale oil and advances in drilling techniques created an oil boom in North Dakota. Migrant workers from across the continent flocked to the rural prairie state in search of plentiful and well-paying jobs. The state now boasts high economic indexes across the board, including the lowest unemployment rate in the country. But the boom has put a strain on North Dakota's infrastructure. As some cities nearly double their populations, housing has been unable to keep pace with the growth. Employed and healthy individuals are forced to brave the frigid northern conditions in cars and tents.The three maps in this web application paint a picture of the homeless problem in North Dakota by showing how the state's homeless counts, percentages, and change compare to the rest of the United States. While North Dakota's total homeless population is relatively low, the population is high for its size and growing at a tremendous rate.

  12. Tables on homelessness

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    Updated Jul 22, 2025
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    Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (2025). Tables on homelessness [Dataset]. https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/live-tables-on-homelessness
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    Jul 22, 2025
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    GOV.UKhttp://gov.uk/
    Authors
    Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
    Description

    Statutory homelessness live tables

    Statutory homelessness England Level Time Series

    https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687a5fc49b1337e9a7726bb4/StatHomeless_202503.ods">Statutory homelessness England level time series "live tables" (ODS, 314 KB)

    Detailed local authority-level tables

    For quarterly local authority-level tables prior to the latest financial year, see the Statutory homelessness release pages.

    https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687e211892957f2ec567c5c6/Detailed_LA_202503.ods">Statutory homelessness in England: January to March 2025

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    Homelessness Statistics - Local Authority Profile

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    Updated Jul 5, 2022
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    rdm_curator (2022). Homelessness Statistics - Local Authority Profile [Dataset]. https://rdm.geohive.ie/datasets/7050976ec78f472dae7190299e3a0cfe
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    Jul 5, 2022
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    rdm_curator
    Description

    Description: Official homelessness data is produced by local authorities through the Pathway Accommodation and Support System (PASS). PASS was rolled out nationally during the course of 2013. The lead local authorities for homelessness in each region provide monthly reports on homelessness which identify the number of people utilizing State-funded emergency accommodation on a regional and county basis.Geography available: Local Authority levelSource: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH)Weblink: https://www.gov.ie/en/collection/80ea8-homelessness-data/Date of last source data update: April 2022Update Schedule: Quarterly (April, July, October, January)

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    Mapping Homeless Safe Space Resources in Louisville

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    Updated Mar 31, 2022
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    University of Louisville Center for GIS (2022). Mapping Homeless Safe Space Resources in Louisville [Dataset]. https://cartocards-centerforgis.hub.arcgis.com/datasets/mapping-homeless-safe-space-resources-in-louisville
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    Mar 31, 2022
    Dataset authored and provided by
    University of Louisville Center for GIS
    Area covered
    Louisville
    Description

    This study examines the spatial patterns of homelessness and resources for the homeless population in Louisville, KY with the goal of identifying where homeless populations are located in relation to resources. Working with census data and some of the resources for the homeless, this study uncovers the realities that the homeless face in different parts of the city. This research research was made as a senior thesis for the University of Louisville's department of Geographic and Environmental Sciences. Table 1. Income and Poverty between the United States and Louisville/Jefferson County metro government, Kentucky in 2019 (United States Census Bureau 2021)Homeless people are thought of as less than full citizens. Whether the rest of the city's people agree or disagree, they are citizens, and should have rights to the city as much as everyone else. The opioid crisis, unmanaged mental illnesses, lack of employment, and other issues like limitations on affordable housing have increased the population of homeless people in Louisville in recent years (Reed 2021). More than 1.5 million children experience homelessness in the United States (Poverty USA 2019). The poverty rate in Louisville, Kentucky is 15.9%, and 1 in 10 renters were facing eviction as of 2019. The 2019 Point In Time Count shows that on a randomly picked night in Louisville, 1071 of the city's people are experiencing homelessness, which is an increase of 15% from the 2018 count (Coalition for the Homeless 2019). The previous data compared to the count for 2020 of 1102 people, shows a trend in increasing homeless population (Coalition for the Homeless 2020).

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    SBLA Housing Indicators

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    Updated Oct 12, 2022
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    County of Los Angeles (2022). SBLA Housing Indicators [Dataset]. https://hub.arcgis.com/maps/lacounty::sbla-housing-indicators-1
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    Oct 12, 2022
    Dataset authored and provided by
    County of Los Angeles
    Description

    Created for the 2023-2025 State of Black Los Angeles County (SBLA) interactive report. To learn more about this effort, please visit the report home page at https://ceo.lacounty.gov/ardi/sbla/. For more information about the purpose of this data, please contact CEO-ARDI. For more information about the configuration of this data, please contact ISD-Enterprise GIS. Table Name Indicator Name Universe Timeframe Source Race Notes Source URL

    homeownership_pct % Homeownership Occupied Housing Units 2016-2020 American Community Survey - Table B25003B-I Race alone; White is Non-Hispanic White https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=0500000US06037&tid=ACSDT5Y2020.B25003

    renters_pct % Renters Occupied Housing Units 2016-2020 American Community Survey - Table B25003B-I Race alone; White is Non-Hispanic White https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=0500000US06037&tid=ACSDT5Y2020.B25003

    mean_home_value Mean Home Value Households 2021 Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) All races are Non-Hispanic LA County eGIS-Demography

    accepted_mortgage_pct Accepted Mortgate Rate Mortgage Applications 2021 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act HMDA categories - https://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/documents/cfpb_reportable-hmda-data_regulatory-and-reporting-overview-reference-chart-2019.pdf https://ffiec.cfpb.gov/data-browser/data/2021

    rent_burden_pct Rent Burdened Renter Households 2019 California Housing Partnership All races are Non-Hispanic https://chpc.net/housingneeds/?view=37.405074,-119.26758,5&county=California,Los+Angeles&group=housingneed&chart=shortfall|current,cost-burden|current,cost-burden-re|current,homelessness,historical-rents,vacancy,asking-rents|2022,budgets|2021,funding|current,state-funding,lihtc|2010:2021:historical,rhna-progress,multifamily-production

    rent_burden_severe_pct Severely Rent Burdened Renter Households 2019 California Housing Partnership All races are Non-Hispanic https://chpc.net/housingneeds/?view=37.405074,-119.26758,5&county=California,Los+Angeles&group=housingneed&chart=shortfall|current,cost-burden|current,cost-burden-re|current,homelessness,historical-rents,vacancy,asking-rents|2022,budgets|2021,funding|current,state-funding,lihtc|2010:2021:historical,rhna-progress,multifamily-production

    eviction_per_100_hh Eviction Rate Renter Households 2014-2017 The Eviction Lab at Princeton University

    https://data-downloads.evictionlab.org/#data-for-analysis/

    homeless_count Homeless Count Population excluding Long Beach, Glendale, and Pasadena 2022 LAHSA

    https://www.lahsa.org/documents?id=6545-2022-greater-los-angeles-homeless-count-deck

    homeless_homeless_pct % Homeless Population Population excluding Long Beach, Glendale, and Pasadena 2022 LAHSA

    https://www.lahsa.org/documents?id=6545-2022-greater-los-angeles-homeless-count-deck

    homeless_county_pct % County Population Population excluding Long Beach, Glendale, and Pasadena 2022 LAHSA

    https://www.lahsa.org/documents?id=6545-2022-greater-los-angeles-homeless-count-deck

    unable_pay_mortgage_rent% Delayed or Were Unable to Pay Mortgage or Rent in the past 2 Years Households 2018 LAC Health Survey https://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/ha/HA_DATA_TRENDS.htm

    homeless_ever% Who Reported Ever Being Homeless or Not Having Their Own Place to Live or Sleep in the past Five Years Adults 2018 LAC Health Survey https://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/ha/HA_DATA_TRENDS.htm

  16. Number of homeless youth U.S. 2023, by state

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    Updated Jun 23, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Number of homeless youth U.S. 2023, by state [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/727835/number-of-homeless-young-people-in-the-us-by-state/
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    Jun 23, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2023
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    In 2023, there were about ****** homeless youth living in California, the most out of any U.S. state. New York had the second-highest number of homeless youth in that year, at *****.

  17. Homelessness Report January 2024

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    • data.gov.ie
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    Updated Feb 23, 2024
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    Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage (2024). Homelessness Report January 2024 [Dataset]. https://datasalsa.com/dataset/?catalogue=data.gov.ie&name=homelessness-report-january-2024
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    csvAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Feb 23, 2024
    Dataset provided by
    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
    Authors
    Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage
    License

    Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 (CC BY-SA 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Time period covered
    Feb 23, 2024
    Description

    Homelessness Report January 2024. Published by Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage. Available under the license Creative Commons Attribution Share-Alike 4.0 (CC-BY-SA-4.0).Homelessness data Official homelessness data is produced by local authorities through the Pathway Accommodation and Support System (PASS). PASS was rolled-out nationally during the course of 2013. The Department’s official homelessness statistics are published on a monthly basis and refer to the number of homeless persons accommodated in emergency accommodation funded and overseen by housing authorities during a specific count week, typically the last full week of the month. The reports are produced through the Pathway Accommodation & Support System (PASS), collated on a regional basis and compiled and published by the Department. Homelessness reporting commenced in this format in 2014. The format of the data may change or vary over time due to administrative and/or technology changes and improvements. The administration of homeless services is organised across nine administrative regions, with one local authority in each of the regions, “the lead authority”, having overall responsibility for the disbursement of Exchequer funding. In each region a Joint Homelessness Consultative Forum exists which includes representation from the relevant State and non-governmental organisations involved in the delivery of homeless services in a particular region. Delegated arrangements are governed by an annually agreed protocol between the Department and the lead authority in each region. These protocols set out the arrangements, responsibilities and financial/performance data reporting requirements for the delegation of funding from the Department. Under Sections 38 and 39 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 a statutory Management Group exists for each regional forum. This is comprised of representatives from the relevant housing authorities and the Health Service Executive, and it is the responsibility of the Management Group to consider issues around the need for homeless services and to plan for the implementation, funding and co-ordination of such services. In relation to the terms used in the report for the accommodation types see explanation below: PEA - Private Emergency Accommodation: this may include hotels, B&Bs and other residential facilities that are used on an emergency basis. Supports are provided to services users on a visiting supports basis. STA - Supported Temporary Accommodation: accommodation, including family hubs, hostels, with onsite professional support. TEA - Temporary Emergency Accommodation: emergency accommodation with no (or minimal) support....

  18. Share of homeless individuals U.S. 2023, by gender

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    Updated Jun 24, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Share of homeless individuals U.S. 2023, by gender [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/962171/share-homeless-people-us-gender/
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 24, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2023
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    In 2023, about **** percent of the estimated number of homeless individuals in the United States were male, compared to ** percent who were female.

  19. Number of homeless people in the U.S. 2023, by race

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    Updated Jun 23, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Number of homeless people in the U.S. 2023, by race [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/555855/number-of-homeless-people-in-the-us-by-race/
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    Time period covered
    2023
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    United States
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    In 2023, there were an estimated ******* white homeless people in the United States, the most out of any ethnicity. In comparison, there were around ******* Black or African American homeless people in the U.S. How homelessness is counted The actual number of homeless individuals in the U.S. is difficult to measure. The Department of Housing and Urban Development uses point-in-time estimates, where employees and volunteers count both sheltered and unsheltered homeless people during the last 10 days of January. However, it is very likely that the actual number of homeless individuals is much higher than the estimates, which makes it difficult to say just how many homeless there are in the United States. Unsheltered homeless in the United States California is well-known in the U.S. for having a high homeless population, and Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego all have high proportions of unsheltered homeless people. While in many states, the Department of Housing and Urban Development says that there are more sheltered homeless people than unsheltered, this estimate is most likely in relation to the method of estimation.

  20. Number of homeless people in the U.S., by state and shelter status 2022

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    Updated Jun 23, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Number of homeless people in the U.S., by state and shelter status 2022 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/727030/number-of-homeless-people-in-the-us-by-state-shelter-status/
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    Jun 23, 2025
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    2022
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    United States
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    In 2022, about ******* homeless people lived outside of homeless shelters in California, the most out of all U.S. states.

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Rate of homelessness in the U.S. 2023, by state

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Dataset updated
Jun 23, 2025
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Time period covered
2023
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United States
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When analyzing the ratio of homelessness to state population, New York, Vermont, and Oregon had the highest rates in 2023. However, Washington, D.C. had an estimated ** homeless individuals per 10,000 people, which was significantly higher than any of the 50 states. Homeless people by race The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development performs homeless counts at the end of January each year, which includes people in both sheltered and unsheltered locations. The estimated number of homeless people increased to ******* in 2023 – the highest level since 2007. However, the true figure is likely to be much higher, as some individuals prefer to stay with family or friends - making it challenging to count the actual number of homeless people living in the country. In 2023, nearly half of the people experiencing homelessness were white, while the number of Black homeless people exceeded *******. How many veterans are homeless in America? The  number of homeless veterans in the United States has halved since 2010. The state of California, which is currently suffering a homeless crisis, accounted for the highest number of homeless veterans in 2022. There are many causes of homelessness among veterans of the U.S. military, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance abuse problems, and a lack of affordable housing.

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