In 2022, about ****** veterans living in California were homeless, the most out of all U.S. states.

In 2024, about *** percent of the estimated number of homeless veterans in the United States were Native American or Pacific Islanders. In comparison, **** percent were white and ** percent were Black, African American, or African.

Yearly statewide and by-Continuum of Care total counts of individuals receiving homeless response services by age group, race, gender, veteran status, and disability status.

This data comes from the Homelessness Data Integration System (HDIS), a statewide data warehouse which compiles and processes data from all 44 California Continuums of Care (CoC)—regional homelessness service coordination and planning bodies. Each CoC collects data about the people it serves through its programs, such as homelessness prevention services, street outreach services, permanent housing interventions and a range of other strategies aligned with California’s Housing First objectives.

The dataset uploaded reflects the 2024 HUD Data Standard Changes. Previously, Race and Ethnicity were separate files but are now combined.

Information updated as of 11/13/2025.

In 2024, about **** percent of the estimated number of homeless veterans in the United States were male, compared to **** percent who were female.

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"

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.

Financial overview and grant giving statistics of Homeless Veteran Emergency Housing Facility

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

The Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) tracks participant outcome measures for the HVRP program. Programmatic performance outcomes are collected from grant recipients through the Technical Performance Report (TPR) form. 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 subpopulation, gender, ethnicity, race, and age. The 11 measures are: 1. Number of Participants Served 2. Percentage of Total Participants Served 3. Number of Exiters 4. Percentage of Total Number of Exiters 5. Number of Participants Co-Enrolled at American Job Centers (AJCs) 6. Average Hourly Wage at Placement 7. Placement Rate (exit-based) 8. Placement Rate – Episodically Homeless (exit-based) 9. Employment Rate 2nd Quarter After Exit 10. Employment Rate 4th Quarter After Exit 11. Median Earnings 2nd Quarter After Exit

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.

Financial overview and grant giving statistics of Housing for Homeless Veterans Foundation

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.

Financial overview and grant giving statistics of Americas Homeless Veterans

Percentages in parentheses reflect the percentage of participants from the initial assessment who took part in the respective follow-up.

Results of univariate and multivariable Cox Proportional Hazards regression models of initiation of HCV treatment in 11,082 U.S. Veterans with evidence of homelessness and with chronic hepatitis C (HCV) diagnosis who were treatment naïve for HCV, 2004–2009.

Financial overview and grant giving statistics of Home at Last Housing for Homeless Veterans Inc.

Results of univariate and multivariable Cox Proportional Hazards regression models of initiation of HCV treatment in 101,444 U.S. Veterans with chronic hepatitis C (HCV) diagnosis who were treatment naïve for HCV, 2004–2009.

Financial overview and grant giving statistics of Homeless Military Veterans

By 2034, 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.