Homeless crisis hits record high

Homelessness rises to a record level in America
Between 2023 and 2024 homelessness increased by 18%, to roughly 771,000 people. That is nearly as many people as live in North Dakota. The vast majority of the uptick comes from people living in shelters—picture hotel rooms or rows of cots—rather than sleeping rough,
Homeless crisis hits record high: Over 770,000 in USA
The number of homeless people in the USA has risen to over 770,000 individuals, marking the highest level in history. According to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the increase in these grim statistics is attributed to the lack of affordable housing available to average-earning Americans.
Homelessness hit a record high in the US this year
Homelessness in the United States soared to the highest level on record, according to government data released Friday.
U.S. homelessness reached another record high in 2024
Excludes 2021 because of COVID-related disruptions to that year's count; Chart: Axios Visuals U.S. homelessness increased 18% this year, according to federal data released on Friday, with children being the age group that experienced the largest increase.
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Historic surge in US homelessness: Over 770,000 now without shelter
The number of homeless people in the USA has risen to over 770,000 individuals. This marks the highest level in history.
US homelessness rose by record 18% in latest annual data
The rise was driven by unaffordable housing, inflation, systemic racism, natural disasters and rising immigration.