This statistic shows the estimated number of homeless veterans in the United States in 2022, by state. In 2022, about 10,395 veterans living in California were homeless.

In 2023, about 87.8 percent of the estimated number of homeless veterans in the United States were male, compared to 11.2 percent who were female.

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 73 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 653,104 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 243,000. 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.

In 2023, about 3.6 percent of the estimated number of homeless veterans in the United States were Native American. In comparison, 57 percent were white and 31.3 percent were Black or African American.

In 2023, about 15,507 homeless veterans in the United States were estimated to be living outside a homeless shelter. In comparison, 20,067 homeless veterans were estimated to be living inside a homeless shelter in that year.

The Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) tracks HVRP participant outcomes using data collected from grant recipients. VETS shares HVRP outcomes with the public. These data show the national level targets and outcomes for eleven (11) measures by Program Year (PY), including breakouts by sex, ethnicity, race, age, and grant population. The 11 measures are: Number of Participants Served Percentage of Total Participants Served Number of Exiters Percentage of Total Number of Exiters Number of Participants Co-Enrolled at American Job Centers (AJCs) Average Hourly Wage at Placement Placement Rate (exit-based) Placement Rate – Episodically Homeless (exit-based) Employment Rate 2nd Quarter After Exit Employment Rate 4th Quarter After Exit Median Earnings 2nd Quarter After Exit"

This report outlines the key findings of the annual Point-In-Time (PIT) count and Housing Inventory Count (HIC) conducted in January of each year. Specifically, this report provides estimates of homelessness self-reported, as well as estimates of chronically homeless persons, homeless veterans, and homeless children and youth.

Current link at the time of dataset creation: https://www.hudexchange.info/resource/4832/2015-ahar-part-1-pit-estimates-of-homelessness/

Financial overview and grant giving statistics of El Paso County Homeless Veterans Coalition

In 2020, surveys conducted among people experiencing homelessness in King County, Washington found that 55 percent of those who were veterans suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), compared to 39 percent of those who were not veterans. This statistic shows the percentage of veteran and non-veteran homeless persons in King County, Washington who stated they had select health conditions as of 2020.

By 22034033, the number of military retirees in the United States is expected to reach 2.37 million; an increase from an estimated 2.27 million retirees in 2024. Military retirement pay In the U.S., military retirement refers to pension and benefit plans for those who have accumulated 20 or more years of active service. There are different factors that influence how much is paid out to different veterans, which includes length of service, disability percentage, the year the person entered the military, and type of retirement. The total payment for military retirees is expected to continue to increase, as well as their average benefits. However, the total outlays for the military retirement trust fund is expected to fluctuate, but ultimately rise over the next decade. U.S veterans The United States has one of the largest militaries in the world based on active personnel and has the largest defense budget in the world. However, many veterans in the U.S. struggle to find a job and find affordable housing when they return from deployment due to factors such as post-traumatic stress disorder and physical disabilities. The Department of Veteran Affairs seeks to help those coming back from training or combat assimilate back into everyday life.

According to a survey conducted in 2023, 59 percent of Americans strongly supported their local government establishing or expanding programs that support veterans experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness in the United States. In comparison, 20 percent of Americans strongly opposed their local government increasing penalties for loitering, panhandling, or sleeping/camping on public property as a way to combat homelessness.

As of 2021, there are approximately 9.5 million U.S. military veterans of major conflicts from 1941 to 1991 still living. The largest of these cohorts is from the Vietnam War, followed by the Gulf War and Korean War. The oldest living veterans today are those that served in the Second World War, which the United States was involved in from 1941 until 1945, with the last remaining U.S. veteran of the First World War having died in 2018.

The Department of Veteran Affairs is responsible for administering benefits, health care and other services to assist veterans in transitioning back into civilian life. In recent decades the focus of these services has turned towards areas in which veterans are particularly known to have poor life outcomes, such as above-average suicide rates, mental health conditions such as PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), and homelessness.

According to a survey conducted in 2022, 42 percent of Americans blamed the mental health system a lot for homelessness in the United States while 39 percent blamed the federal government a lot. In comparison, only 12 percent of Americans blamed the military or non-profit organizations a lot for homelessness in the United States.

This statistic depicts the percentage of U.S. suicides with known or unknown mental health conditions as of 2015, by homeless and military status. According to the data, around 17.8 percent of all suicides that year were among adults who had served in the military. Furthermore, adults who had served in the military accounted for 20.1 percent of suicides among those with no known mental health condition.

In 2022, health centers served around 1.4 million patients experiencing homelessness and 389,000 veteran patients in the United States. This statistic depicts the number of special populations served by health centers in the U.S. in 2022.