Homelessness Up 18% In 2024

The number of homeless people in the United States increased by 18% between the January 2023 and January 2024. Of the estimated 771,480 homeless individuals, 33.1% were unsheltered individuals and 2.4% were unsheltered families, while 31.2% were sheltered individuals and 33.2% were sheltered families. The incidence of unsheltered individuals and families increased by 6.9%, and the incidence of individuals and families in shelters increased by 25.4%.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defines homeless individuals and families as lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. This includes:

Unsheltered . . .