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Homelessness is the condition of lacking housing or adequate shelter.
In the United States
Homelessness is a major issue in the United States. Despite over 17 million vacant homes, there are 3.5 million homeless people in the US each year.[1]
Between 2023 and 2024, official figures recorded an 18% increase in homelessness; however, actual numbers may be even higher due to underreporting.[2]
References
- ↑ Ben Becker (2008-02-01). "A glut of homes in a sea of homelessness" Liberation School. Archived from the original on 2020-09-22. Retrieved 2022-09-03.
- ↑ “The US homeless population increased by more than 18% in a year... The figure is likely an undercount, as it does not include people temporarily staying with family and friends.”
"US homelessness hit record high in 2024" (2024-12-28). BBC. Retrieved 2025-08-24.