GITNUXREPORT 2026

Homeless Population Statistics

With 653,104 people counted as homeless in a single US point-in-time snapshot, the page connects housing pressure to health and safety outcomes through figures like eviction driving 40% of homeless entries and untreated mental illness affecting 45% of people experiencing homelessness. It also pulls the global thread that lack of affordable housing fuels 75% of cases worldwide, while overcrowded systems and unequal opportunity show up in stark contrasts like chronic, medical debt, and discrimination shaping who gets lost and why.

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In US, eviction rates contribute to 40% of homeless entries.

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Mental illness affects 20-25% of US homeless population severely.

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Substance use disorders prevalent in 38% of US homeless adults.

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Domestic violence leads to 21% of family homelessness in US.

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Unemployment rate among homeless 45% higher than general pop.

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Poverty threshold crossed by 70% of homeless pre-homelessness.

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Lack of affordable housing cited in 75% of cases globally.

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Foster care exit leads to 20% youth homelessness.

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Incarceration history in 50% of US homeless adults.

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Medical debt contributes to 10-15% homelessness entries.

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In UK, benefit delays cause 25% of homelessness.

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Gambling addiction key factor in 15% Australian homelessness.

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Natural disasters displace 20 million annually, risking homelessness.

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Foreclosure crisis post-2008 increased US homelessness 10%.

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Child welfare involvement in 30% family homeless cases.

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Low wages below living wage for 50% homeless workers.

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Discrimination in housing 20% higher for minorities leading to eviction.

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Pandemic evictions moratorium end spiked 15% homelessness.

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In Canada, addiction primary cause for 35% chronic homeless.

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Family breakdown accounts for 40% single homelessness UK.

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In US, 60% homeless have low credit scores pre-crisis.

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Trauma history in 90% of homeless youth.

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In LA, high rents rose 30% correlating with 50% homeless rise.

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45% of US homeless have untreated mental health issues.

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In the US, 52.7% of homeless people are individuals, 47.3% in families in 2023.

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Black Americans comprise 37% of the homeless population despite being 13% of general population in 2023 US data.

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Hispanic/Latino individuals make up 30% of US homeless in 2023.

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Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders are 40% of homeless in Hawaii despite 10% population share.

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Women represent 59% of homeless in families but 40% overall in US 2023.

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LGBTQ+ youth are 40% of homeless youth in US despite 7-10% of youth population.

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Veterans comprise 11% of US homeless despite 7% of adult population in 2023.

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In UK, 18-24 year olds are 22% of single homeless despite smaller age group.

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In Australia, Indigenous people are 20% of homeless but 3% of population in 2022.

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US seniors over 55 are 34% of homeless population in 2023, up from prior years.

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In Canada, Indigenous people 30-40% of homeless urban populations.

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Domestic violence survivors are 38% of homeless women in US studies.

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In US, 7% of homeless are unaccompanied minors under 18 in 2023.

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Transgender individuals are 2.2 times more likely to experience homelessness in US.

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In NYC, Black residents 31% of homeless despite 24% population.

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Asian Americans underrepresented at 4% of US homeless vs 6% population.

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In LA, Latinos 47% of homeless, mirroring population share.

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US disabled homeless adults 36% have severe mental illness.

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In UK, rough sleepers 80% male.

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Foster care youth 20-25% of US homeless adults history.

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In Australia, 41% of homeless are female.

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US White individuals 49% of homeless but 76% population.

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In Canada, 25% of homeless women are Indigenous.

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Youth 18-24 comprise 13% of US homeless in 2023.

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In US, 25% of homeless have substance use disorder histories.

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In California, 28% of homeless are age 50+.

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In 2023, California had 181,399 homeless, 28% of US total.

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New York state had 156,000 homeless in 2023 shelters.

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Florida's homeless count 25,959 in 2023.

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Washington's homeless population 28,270 in 2023.

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Oregon reported 20,142 homeless in 2023 PIT.

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Massachusetts had 22,518 homeless in 2023.

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Texas homeless 26,773 in 2023.

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Colorado's homeless 15,825 statewide in 2023.

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Arizona 13,865 homeless in 2023.

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Nevada 18,888 homeless, highest per capita in US.

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In UK, London had 10,182 rough sleepers in 2023.

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Manchester UK had 190 rough sleepers in 2023 snapshot.

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Paris France estimates 3,000-5,000 homeless in 2023.

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Berlin Germany 4,000+ homeless in winter 2022/23.

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Sydney Australia 15% of national homeless in 2022.

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Toronto Canada 8,593 sheltered homeless nightly 2022.

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Vancouver Canada over 2,000 unsheltered in 2023.

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Tokyo Japan 80% of national homeless in 2023.

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Mumbai India 100,000+ street homeless estimated.

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Johannesburg South Africa 5,000-10,000 homeless.

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Rio de Janeiro Brazil 20,000 homeless in 2022.

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In US, 26% of homeless adults have HIV/AIDS rates 3x general pop.

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Homeless individuals die 30 years earlier than average lifespan.

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40% of homeless have chronic health conditions untreated.

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Emergency room visits 5x higher for homeless populations.

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Mental health disorders in 75% of homeless in shelters.

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Opioid overdoses 10x higher among homeless.

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50% of homeless children have asthma vs 20% general.

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TB rates 20x higher in homeless shelters.

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In UK, homeless life expectancy 47 years vs 81 national.

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Diabetes prevalence 2x in homeless populations.

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30% homeless veterans have PTSD untreated.

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Dental care access denied to 70% homeless.

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COVID-19 mortality 4x higher for homeless.

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In Australia, 55% homeless report poor mental health.

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Suicide rates 10x higher among homeless youth.

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65% homeless smoke tobacco vs 14% general.

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Hepatitis C infection 40% in homeless vs 1% pop.

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In Canada, 42% homeless have developmental disabilities.

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Hospital stays average 4x longer for homeless patients.

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25% homeless pregnant women lack prenatal care.

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In NYC, 18% homeless have active TB.

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Heart disease 2x prevalent in homeless.

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80% homeless lack primary care physician.

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In 2023, the point-in-time count of homeless individuals in the United States reached 653,104, a 12% increase from 2022.

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Globally, approximately 1.6 billion people live in inadequate housing conditions, with many at risk of homelessness as of 2022.

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In 2022, Australia's homeless population was estimated at 122,494 people, representing 47.3 per 10,000 population.

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The UK's homeless population included 309,000 people in 2022/23, with 145,800 households.

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In Japan, the homeless count dropped to 3,065 in January 2023, the lowest since 1998.

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Canada's homeless population was estimated at 235,000 experiencing homelessness annually in 2021.

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In 2023, New York City sheltered over 100,000 homeless individuals nightly, a record high.

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France reported 300,000 homeless people in 2022, with 250,000 in mainland France.

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Germany's homeless population exceeded 600,000 in 2022 according to BAG W.

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India's urban homeless population was around 1.77 million in 2011 census, likely higher now.

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South Africa's homeless count in major cities reached 100,000 in 2023 estimates.

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Brazil had 281,000 homeless people in 2022 per government census.

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In 2022, Los Angeles County had 75,518 homeless individuals, up 9% from prior year.

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Seattle-King County reported 13,368 homeless in 2023 PIT count.

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From 2019-2023, US sheltered homelessness decreased by 4% while unsheltered rose 35%.

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Europe's homeless population estimated at 5.4 million in 2023 EU data.

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In 2023, Chicago's homeless count was 19,536, a 7% increase.

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Russia's homeless population around 64,000 officially in 2022, but estimates higher.

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Mexico City had over 10,000 homeless in 2022 surveys.

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In 2023, US veteran homelessness was 35,000 on a single night.

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Chronic homelessness in US was 143,361 in 2023, 22% of total.

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Youth homelessness in US affected 34,700 unaccompanied under 25 in 2023.

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From 2007-2023, US overall homelessness decreased 10% but unsheltered rose.

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In 2022, San Francisco had 7,832 homeless in PIT count.

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Global slum population, precursor to homelessness, at 1 billion in 2022.

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In 2023, Denver metro area homeless count was 6,539.

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Sweden's homeless population was 33,000 in 2023.

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In 2022, Phoenix had 6,577 homeless individuals.

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US family homelessness represented 30% of total in 2023.

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In 2023, Boston's homeless population was estimated at 4,000 unsheltered.

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In US, Housing First model reduces health costs 40%.

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HUD funding for homeless assistance $3.2 billion in 2023.

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Continuum of Care grants served 450,000 in US 2023.

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Rapid rehousing exits homelessness in 80% cases within year.

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In Finland, Housing First reduced homelessness 35% since 2008.

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US Emergency Housing Vouchers housed 100,000+ by 2023.

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Supportive services prevent 50% recidivism.

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UK's Rough Sleeping Strategy funded £1 billion 2022-2025.

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Australia’s National Housing and Homelessness Agreement $400M annual.

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Permanent Supportive Housing units 400,000+ US in 2023.

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Youth programs prevented 25,000 from homelessness 2023.

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Eviction prevention grants reduced filings 20% in pilots.

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Canada’s Reaching Home strategy $2.2B over 10 years.

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Veterans Affairs Grant Per Diem funded 50,000 beds.

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Street Outreach reduced rough sleeping 15% in cities.

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Inclusionary zoning added 100,000 affordable units US.

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France’s SAMU Social aided 100,000 homeless yearly.

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Project Homekey California created 15,000 units pandemic.

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Ending Homelessness Act proposes 200,000 new PSH units.

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In NYC, Right to Shelter law serves 100,000 annually.

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HMIS data used by 95% continuums for targeting.

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Bonus funds for 90% reduction goals awarded $100M.

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Family Unification Program reunites 70% within months.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 5, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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A point in time snapshot counted 653,104 homeless people in the United States, a 12% jump from the year before, and the drivers vary sharply from one city to the next. Evictions drive 40% of entries, yet health, credit, and income pressures overlap in ways that make “housing alone” a misleading explanation. Let’s sort through the biggest figures, including mental illness in 20 to 25% of people and the 75% global shortage of affordable homes that keeps pulling the same groups into the same crisis.

Key Takeaways

In US, eviction rates contribute to 40% of homeless entries.
Mental illness affects 20-25% of US homeless population severely.
Substance use disorders prevalent in 38% of US homeless adults.
In the US, 52.7% of homeless people are individuals, 47.3% in families in 2023.
Black Americans comprise 37% of the homeless population despite being 13% of general population in 2023 US data.
Hispanic/Latino individuals make up 30% of US homeless in 2023.
In 2023, California had 181,399 homeless, 28% of US total.
New York state had 156,000 homeless in 2023 shelters.
Florida's homeless count 25,959 in 2023.
In US, 26% of homeless adults have HIV/AIDS rates 3x general pop.
Homeless individuals die 30 years earlier than average lifespan.
40% of homeless have chronic health conditions untreated.
In 2023, the point-in-time count of homeless individuals in the United States reached 653,104, a 12% increase from 2022.
Globally, approximately 1.6 billion people live in inadequate housing conditions, with many at risk of homelessness as of 2022.
In 2022, Australia's homeless population was estimated at 122,494 people, representing 47.3 per 10,000 population.

Eviction, poverty, and health crises drive homelessness, with millions affected worldwide and faster prevention working.

Causes and Risk Factors

1In US, eviction rates contribute to 40% of homeless entries.

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2Mental illness affects 20-25% of US homeless population severely.

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3Substance use disorders prevalent in 38% of US homeless adults.

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4Domestic violence leads to 21% of family homelessness in US.

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5Unemployment rate among homeless 45% higher than general pop.

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6Poverty threshold crossed by 70% of homeless pre-homelessness.

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7Lack of affordable housing cited in 75% of cases globally.

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8Foster care exit leads to 20% youth homelessness.

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9Incarceration history in 50% of US homeless adults.

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10Medical debt contributes to 10-15% homelessness entries.

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11In UK, benefit delays cause 25% of homelessness.

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12Gambling addiction key factor in 15% Australian homelessness.

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13Natural disasters displace 20 million annually, risking homelessness.

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14Foreclosure crisis post-2008 increased US homelessness 10%.

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15Child welfare involvement in 30% family homeless cases.

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16Low wages below living wage for 50% homeless workers.

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17Discrimination in housing 20% higher for minorities leading to eviction.

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18Pandemic evictions moratorium end spiked 15% homelessness.

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19In Canada, addiction primary cause for 35% chronic homeless.

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20Family breakdown accounts for 40% single homelessness UK.

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21In US, 60% homeless have low credit scores pre-crisis.

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22Trauma history in 90% of homeless youth.

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23In LA, high rents rose 30% correlating with 50% homeless rise.

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2445% of US homeless have untreated mental health issues.

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Causes and Risk Factors Interpretation

To build a humane society, we must see these statistics not as isolated failures but as a cascade of systemic fractures—where poverty, unaffordable housing, and trauma meet a punitive lack of support for mental health, addiction, and economic survival, shoving people off a cliff our communities helped erode.

Demographic Breakdowns

1In the US, 52.7% of homeless people are individuals, 47.3% in families in 2023.

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2Black Americans comprise 37% of the homeless population despite being 13% of general population in 2023 US data.

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3Hispanic/Latino individuals make up 30% of US homeless in 2023.

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4Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders are 40% of homeless in Hawaii despite 10% population share.

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5Women represent 59% of homeless in families but 40% overall in US 2023.

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6LGBTQ+ youth are 40% of homeless youth in US despite 7-10% of youth population.

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7Veterans comprise 11% of US homeless despite 7% of adult population in 2023.

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8In UK, 18-24 year olds are 22% of single homeless despite smaller age group.

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9In Australia, Indigenous people are 20% of homeless but 3% of population in 2022.

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10US seniors over 55 are 34% of homeless population in 2023, up from prior years.

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11In Canada, Indigenous people 30-40% of homeless urban populations.

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12Domestic violence survivors are 38% of homeless women in US studies.

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13In US, 7% of homeless are unaccompanied minors under 18 in 2023.

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14Transgender individuals are 2.2 times more likely to experience homelessness in US.

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15In NYC, Black residents 31% of homeless despite 24% population.

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16Asian Americans underrepresented at 4% of US homeless vs 6% population.

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17In LA, Latinos 47% of homeless, mirroring population share.

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18US disabled homeless adults 36% have severe mental illness.

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19In UK, rough sleepers 80% male.

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20Foster care youth 20-25% of US homeless adults history.

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21In Australia, 41% of homeless are female.

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22US White individuals 49% of homeless but 76% population.

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23In Canada, 25% of homeless women are Indigenous.

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24Youth 18-24 comprise 13% of US homeless in 2023.

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25In US, 25% of homeless have substance use disorder histories.

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26In California, 28% of homeless are age 50+.

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Demographic Breakdowns Interpretation

While these numbers coldly measure the crisis, they hotly spotlight how homelessness is not a random misfortune but a systemic audit, disproportionately punishing those already marginalized by race, identity, age, and trauma.

Geographic Variations

1In 2023, California had 181,399 homeless, 28% of US total.

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2New York state had 156,000 homeless in 2023 shelters.

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3Florida's homeless count 25,959 in 2023.

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4Washington's homeless population 28,270 in 2023.

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5Oregon reported 20,142 homeless in 2023 PIT.

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6Massachusetts had 22,518 homeless in 2023.

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7Texas homeless 26,773 in 2023.

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8Colorado's homeless 15,825 statewide in 2023.

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9Arizona 13,865 homeless in 2023.

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10Nevada 18,888 homeless, highest per capita in US.

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11In UK, London had 10,182 rough sleepers in 2023.

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12Manchester UK had 190 rough sleepers in 2023 snapshot.

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13Paris France estimates 3,000-5,000 homeless in 2023.

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14Berlin Germany 4,000+ homeless in winter 2022/23.

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15Sydney Australia 15% of national homeless in 2022.

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16Toronto Canada 8,593 sheltered homeless nightly 2022.

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17Vancouver Canada over 2,000 unsheltered in 2023.

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18Tokyo Japan 80% of national homeless in 2023.

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19Mumbai India 100,000+ street homeless estimated.

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20Johannesburg South Africa 5,000-10,000 homeless.

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21Rio de Janeiro Brazil 20,000 homeless in 2022.

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Geographic Variations Interpretation

California, in an impressive feat of perverse accounting, manages to shelter one-third of America's unhoused population while other global cities like London and Tokyo wrestle with thousands, reminding us that this crisis is both a local tragedy and a worldwide indictment.

Health Impacts

1In US, 26% of homeless adults have HIV/AIDS rates 3x general pop.

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2Homeless individuals die 30 years earlier than average lifespan.

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340% of homeless have chronic health conditions untreated.

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4Emergency room visits 5x higher for homeless populations.

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5Mental health disorders in 75% of homeless in shelters.

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6Opioid overdoses 10x higher among homeless.

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750% of homeless children have asthma vs 20% general.

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8TB rates 20x higher in homeless shelters.

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9In UK, homeless life expectancy 47 years vs 81 national.

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10Diabetes prevalence 2x in homeless populations.

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1130% homeless veterans have PTSD untreated.

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12Dental care access denied to 70% homeless.

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13COVID-19 mortality 4x higher for homeless.

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14In Australia, 55% homeless report poor mental health.

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15Suicide rates 10x higher among homeless youth.

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1665% homeless smoke tobacco vs 14% general.

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17Hepatitis C infection 40% in homeless vs 1% pop.

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18In Canada, 42% homeless have developmental disabilities.

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19Hospital stays average 4x longer for homeless patients.

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2025% homeless pregnant women lack prenatal care.

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21In NYC, 18% homeless have active TB.

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22Heart disease 2x prevalent in homeless.

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2380% homeless lack primary care physician.

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Health Impacts Interpretation

Our society’s failure to provide stable housing and basic healthcare is not merely a social oversight; it is a slow-motion massacre playing out in the statistics of untreated illness, rampant despair, and decades of stolen lives.

Overall Numbers and Trends

1In 2023, the point-in-time count of homeless individuals in the United States reached 653,104, a 12% increase from 2022.

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2Globally, approximately 1.6 billion people live in inadequate housing conditions, with many at risk of homelessness as of 2022.

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3In 2022, Australia's homeless population was estimated at 122,494 people, representing 47.3 per 10,000 population.

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4The UK's homeless population included 309,000 people in 2022/23, with 145,800 households.

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5In Japan, the homeless count dropped to 3,065 in January 2023, the lowest since 1998.

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6Canada's homeless population was estimated at 235,000 experiencing homelessness annually in 2021.

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7In 2023, New York City sheltered over 100,000 homeless individuals nightly, a record high.

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8France reported 300,000 homeless people in 2022, with 250,000 in mainland France.

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9Germany's homeless population exceeded 600,000 in 2022 according to BAG W.

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10India's urban homeless population was around 1.77 million in 2011 census, likely higher now.

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11South Africa's homeless count in major cities reached 100,000 in 2023 estimates.

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12Brazil had 281,000 homeless people in 2022 per government census.

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13In 2022, Los Angeles County had 75,518 homeless individuals, up 9% from prior year.

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14Seattle-King County reported 13,368 homeless in 2023 PIT count.

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15From 2019-2023, US sheltered homelessness decreased by 4% while unsheltered rose 35%.

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16Europe's homeless population estimated at 5.4 million in 2023 EU data.

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17In 2023, Chicago's homeless count was 19,536, a 7% increase.

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18Russia's homeless population around 64,000 officially in 2022, but estimates higher.

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19Mexico City had over 10,000 homeless in 2022 surveys.

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20In 2023, US veteran homelessness was 35,000 on a single night.

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21Chronic homelessness in US was 143,361 in 2023, 22% of total.

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22Youth homelessness in US affected 34,700 unaccompanied under 25 in 2023.

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23From 2007-2023, US overall homelessness decreased 10% but unsheltered rose.

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24In 2022, San Francisco had 7,832 homeless in PIT count.

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25Global slum population, precursor to homelessness, at 1 billion in 2022.

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26In 2023, Denver metro area homeless count was 6,539.

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27Sweden's homeless population was 33,000 in 2023.

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28In 2022, Phoenix had 6,577 homeless individuals.

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29US family homelessness represented 30% of total in 2023.

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30In 2023, Boston's homeless population was estimated at 4,000 unsheltered.

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Overall Numbers and Trends Interpretation

While the numbers and trends of homelessness vary dramatically across the globe—from Japan's sharp decline to America's troubling rise—each statistic represents a profound failure of housing security, proving that this crisis is not a natural disaster but a policy choice.

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Policy and Interventions

1In US, Housing First model reduces health costs 40%.

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2HUD funding for homeless assistance $3.2 billion in 2023.

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3Continuum of Care grants served 450,000 in US 2023.

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4Rapid rehousing exits homelessness in 80% cases within year.

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5In Finland, Housing First reduced homelessness 35% since 2008.

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6US Emergency Housing Vouchers housed 100,000+ by 2023.

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7Supportive services prevent 50% recidivism.

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8UK's Rough Sleeping Strategy funded £1 billion 2022-2025.

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9Australia’s National Housing and Homelessness Agreement $400M annual.

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10Permanent Supportive Housing units 400,000+ US in 2023.

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11Youth programs prevented 25,000 from homelessness 2023.

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12Eviction prevention grants reduced filings 20% in pilots.

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13Canada’s Reaching Home strategy $2.2B over 10 years.

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14Veterans Affairs Grant Per Diem funded 50,000 beds.

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15Street Outreach reduced rough sleeping 15% in cities.

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16Inclusionary zoning added 100,000 affordable units US.

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17France’s SAMU Social aided 100,000 homeless yearly.

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18Project Homekey California created 15,000 units pandemic.

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19Ending Homelessness Act proposes 200,000 new PSH units.

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20In NYC, Right to Shelter law serves 100,000 annually.

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21HMIS data used by 95% continuums for targeting.

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22Bonus funds for 90% reduction goals awarded $100M.

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23Family Unification Program reunites 70% within months.

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Policy and Interventions Interpretation

If we stop seeing housing as a reward and start treating it like the vaccine it is—proven to drastically cut public health costs and prevent homelessness with remarkable efficiency—then the billions we spend on assistance could finally start curing the disease instead of just managing the symptoms.

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HUDUSER
huduser.gov
huduser.gov
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UNHABITAT
unhabitat.org
unhabitat.org
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AIHW
aihw.gov.au
aihw.gov.au
Reference 4
GOV
gov.uk
gov.uk
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MHLW
mhlw.go.jp
mhlw.go.jp
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HOMELESSHUB
homelesshub.ca
homelesshub.ca
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NYC
nyc.gov
nyc.gov
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INSEE
insee.fr
insee.fr
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BAGW
bagw.de
bagw.de
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CENSUSINDIA
censusindia.gov.in
censusindia.gov.in
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HSRC
hsrc.ac.za
hsrc.ac.za
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GOV
gov.br
gov.br
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LAHSA
lahsa.org
lahsa.org
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KINGCOUNTY
kingcounty.gov
kingcounty.gov
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NLIHC
nlihc.org
nlihc.org
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EC
ec.europa.eu
ec.europa.eu
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CHICAGOHOMELESSNESS
chicagohomelessness.org
chicagohomelessness.org
Reference 18
ROSSTAT
rosstat.gov.ru
rosstat.gov.ru
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CDMX
cdmx.gob.mx
cdmx.gob.mx
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NEWS
news.va.gov
news.va.gov
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ENDHOMELESSNESS
endhomelessness.org
endhomelessness.org
Reference 22
SF
sf.gov
sf.gov
Reference 23
METRODENVERHOMELESSINITIATIVE
metrodenverhomelessinitiative.org
metrodenverhomelessinitiative.org
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SOCIALSTYRELSEN
socialstyrelsen.se
socialstyrelsen.se
Reference 25
PHOENIX
phoenix.gov
phoenix.gov

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BOSTON
boston.gov
boston.gov
Reference 27
HCDCH
hcdch.hawaii.gov
hcdch.hawaii.gov
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TRUECOLORSUNITED
truecolorsunited.org
truecolorsunited.org
Reference 29
CRISIS
crisis.org.uk
crisis.org.uk
Reference 30
STATCAN
www150.statcan.gc.ca
www150.statcan.gc.ca
Reference 31
USICH
usich.gov
usich.gov
Reference 32
TRANSEQUALITY
transequality.org
transequality.org
Reference 33
NYC
www1.nyc.gov
www1.nyc.gov
Reference 34
CHILDWELFARE
childwelfare.gov
childwelfare.gov
Reference 35
ENDINGHOMELESSNESS
endinghomelessness.org
endinghomelessness.org
Reference 36
HCD
hcd.ca.gov
hcd.ca.gov
Reference 37
HUDEXCHANGE
hudexchange.info
hudexchange.info
Reference 38
HOMELESSALLIANCE
homelessalliance.org
homelessalliance.org
Reference 39
OREGON
oregon.gov
oregon.gov
Reference 40
MASS
mass.gov
mass.gov
Reference 41
CDHS
cdhs.colorado.gov
cdhs.colorado.gov
Reference 42
AZMEMO
azmemo.info
azmemo.info
Reference 43
OURNEXTLV
ournextlv.org
ournextlv.org
Reference 44
LONDON
london.gov.uk
london.gov.uk
Reference 45
SECURE
secure.manchester.gov.uk
secure.manchester.gov.uk
Reference 46
LESECHOS
lesechos.fr
lesechos.fr
Reference 47
PC
pc.gov.au
pc.gov.au
Reference 48
TORONTO
toronto.ca
toronto.ca
Reference 49
VANCOUVER
vancouver.ca
vancouver.ca
Reference 50
UNDP
undp.org
undp.org
Reference 51
GCIS
gcis.gov.za
gcis.gov.za
Reference 52
IBGE
ibge.gov.br
ibge.gov.br
Reference 53
KFF
kff.org
kff.org
Reference 54
INTERNAL-DISPLACEMENT
internal-displacement.org
internal-displacement.org
Reference 55
EPI
epi.org
epi.org
Reference 56
CBPP
cbpp.org
cbpp.org
Reference 57
CHAPINHALL
chapinhall.org
chapinhall.org
Reference 58
NCBI
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Reference 59
NIDA
nida.nih.gov
nida.nih.gov
Reference 60
AAP
aap.org
aap.org
Reference 61
CDC
cdc.gov
cdc.gov
Reference 62
VA
va.gov
va.gov
Reference 63
ADA
ada.org
ada.org
Reference 64
HEALTHAFFAIRS
healthaffairs.org
healthaffairs.org
Reference 65
ACOG
acog.org
acog.org
Reference 66
YLE
yle.fi
yle.fi
Reference 67
HUD
hud.gov
hud.gov
Reference 68
DSS
dss.gov.au
dss.gov.au
Reference 69
INFRASTRUCTURE
infrastructure.gc.ca
infrastructure.gc.ca
Reference 70
SAMU-SOCIAL75
samu-social75.fr
samu-social75.fr