Introduction
Homelessness in the United States is a complex problem that affects millions of people every year. According to recent statistics, over 500,000 people experience homelessness every night in America and this number is only increasing. Homeless individuals, families, veterans, and young adults are all affected by this issue, as well as those who may not be visible on the streets but are living in dangerously overcrowded homes or staying with family or friends. Poverty and lack of affordable housing are two of the most significant contributing factors to homelessness in the US. In addition to this, there is a multitude of other issues such as addiction problems, mental health challenges, educational barriers, and unemployment which can contribute to individuals becoming homeless or making it difficult for them to escape from homelessness once they become affected by it. However, there are numerous organizations dedicated to reducing homelessness in the United States that strive to provide emergency shelter and supportive services such as healthcare, education, and job training which have been successful in helping many individuals transition away from homelessness.
# | State | Homeless Population | Homeless Households | Chronic Homelessness | Homeless Young Adult Population |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | California | 161,548 | 8,030 | 51,785 | 12,172 |
2 | New York | 91,271 | 15,151 | 7,515 | 3,072 |
3 | Florida | 27,487 | 2,294 | 5,182 | 1,331 |
4 | Texas | 27,229 | 1,912 | 4,033 | 1,408 |
5 | Washington | 22,923 | 2,116 | 6,756 | 1,777 |
6 | Massachusetts | 17,975 | 3,714 | 2,042 | 481 |
7 | Oregon | 14,655 | 825 | 4,339 | 1,314 |
8 | Pennsylvania | 13,375 | 1,550 | 1,772 | 716 |
9 | Arizona | 10,979 | 809 | 2,086 | 633 |
10 | Ohio | 10,655 | 906 | 753 | 736 |
11 | Illinois | 10,431 | 1,063 | 2,305 | 671 |
12 | Georgia | 10,234 | 864 | 1,374 | 504 |
13 | Colorado | 9,846 | 665 | 2,954 | 562 |
14 | New Jersey | 9,662 | 1,081 | 1,743 | 514 |
15 | North Carolina | 9,280 | 809 | 1,272 | 485 |
16 | Michigan | 8,638 | 1,026 | 1,109 | 484 |
17 | Minnesota | 7,940 | 967 | 1,787 | 746 |
18 | Tennessee | 7,256 | 508 | 1,153 | 353 |
19 | Nevada | 6,900 | 159 | 1,369 | 570 |
20 | Missouri | 6,527 | 704 | 1,090 | 664 |
21 | Hawaii | 6,458 | 499 | 1,678 | 299 |
22 | Maryland | 6,360 | 616 | 1,397 | 227 |
23 | Virginia | 5,957 | 621 | 813 | 234 |
24 | Indiana | 5,625 | 482 | 403 | 266 |
25 | Wisconsin | 4,515 | 558 | 611 | 193 |
26 | South Carolina | 4,287 | 279 | 864 | 202 |
27 | Kentucky | 4,011 | 277 | 666 | 221 |
28 | Oklahoma | 3,932 | 255 | 1,128 | 290 |
29 | Alabama | 3,351 | 267 | 503 | 175 |
30 | New Mexico | 3,333 | 294 | 1,534 | 215 |
31 | Louisiana | 3,173 | 182 | 437 | 246 |
32 | Utah | 3,131 | 290 | 688 | 194 |
33 | Connecticut | 2,905 | 306 | 177 | 148 |
34 | Iowa | 2,647 | 245 | 368 | 141 |
35 | Kansas | 2,449 | 223 | 380 | 153 |
36 | Nebraska | 2,404 | 202 | 463 | 149 |
37 | Arkansas | 2,366 | 101 | 514 | 262 |
38 | Idaho | 2,315 | 276 | 364 | 90 |
39 | Maine | 2,097 | 260 | 248 | 139 |
40 | Alaska | 1,949 | 160 | 357 | 188 |
41 | New Hampshire | 1,675 | 219 | 446 | 65 |
42 | Montana | 1,545 | 167 | 223 | 79 |
43 | West Virginia | 1,341 | 58 | 174 | 112 |
44 | Delaware | 1,165 | 136 | 267 | 43 |
45 | Vermont | 1,110 | 124 | 185 | 99 |
46 | Mississippi | 1,107 | 76 | 146 | 51 |
47 | Rhode Island | 1,104 | 121 | 226 | 23 |
48 | South Dakota | 1,058 | 93 | 162 | 67 |
49 | Wyoming | 612 | 50 | 81 | 91 |
50 | North Dakota | 541 | 54 | 92 | 35 |
Homeless Population by State
Alabama
Homeless Population
3,351
Ranked in the US
#29
Homeless Households
267
Ranked in the US
#31
Chronic Homelessness
503
Ranked in the US
#31
Homeless Young Adult Population
175
Ranked in the US
#34
Although the Alabama homeless population of 3,351 is relatively low which positions the state twenty-ninth, the state government takes the issue seriously. It is seen as being closely intertwined with mental health and substance abuse problems and tackling those issues and the lack of housing simultaneously.
Alaska
Homeless Population
1,949
Ranked in the US
#40
Homeless Households
160
Ranked in the US
#40
Chronic Homelessness
357
Ranked in the US
#39
Homeless Young Adult Population
188
Ranked in the US
#33
Ranked fortieth, the Alaska homeless population is 1,949. The state declared their homelessness problem a humanitarian crisis in 2022, since their subzero winter temperatures have led to the death of those forced to sleep on the streets.
Arizona
Homeless Population
10,979
Ranked in the US
#9
Homeless Households
809
Ranked in the US
#15
Chronic Homelessness
2,086
Ranked in the US
#9
Homeless Young Adult Population
633
Ranked in the US
#12
The Arizona homeless population is at 10,979 people, which gives the state a ranking of ninth. Legislators passed a bill in 2022 that allowed cities and municipalities to set up sanctioned homeless camps and enforce street camping bans.
Arkansas
Homeless Population
2,366
Ranked in the US
#37
Homeless Households
101
Ranked in the US
#45
Chronic Homelessness
514
Ranked in the US
#30
Homeless Young Adult Population
262
Ranked in the US
#24
Ranked thirty-seventh, the Arkansas homeless population of 2,366 increased rapidly during the pandemic, despite an eviction moratorium in the state. Loitering and panhandling - often associated with homelessness - are criminalized statewide.
California
Homeless Population
161,548
Ranked in the US
#1
Homeless Households
8,030
Ranked in the US
#2
Chronic Homelessness
51,785
Ranked in the US
#1
Homeless Young Adult Population
12,172
Ranked in the US
#1
Coming in first place, the California homeless population of 161,548 is the highest in the country. The state has a large homeless population in major cities such as Los Angeles and San Francisco. The state had budgeted billions of dollars to help curb homelessness, which individual cities and counties can secure if they submit plans that will significantly decrease their homeless populations.
Colorado
Homeless Population
9,846
Ranked in the US
#13
Homeless Households
665
Ranked in the US
#18
Chronic Homelessness
2,954
Ranked in the US
#7
Homeless Young Adult Population
562
Ranked in the US
#14
Ranked thirteenth, the Colorado homeless population is at 9,846. Recent bills allocated funding for schemes to help people transition out of homelessness.
Connecticut
Homeless Population
2,905
Ranked in the US
#33
Homeless Households
306
Ranked in the US
#25
Chronic Homelessness
177
Ranked in the US
#45
Homeless Young Adult Population
148
Ranked in the US
#37
The Connecticut homeless population is low at 2,905, ranking the state thirty-third. A 2022 bill has pushed to make housing a legal right, which will help reduce homelessness.
Delaware
Homeless Population
1,165
Ranked in the US
#44
Homeless Households
136
Ranked in the US
#42
Chronic Homelessness
267
Ranked in the US
#40
Homeless Young Adult Population
43
Ranked in the US
#48
The Delaware homeless population is 1,165 and has doubled over the past two years, positioning the state at forty-fourth.
Florida
Homeless Population
27,487
Ranked in the US
#3
Homeless Households
2,294
Ranked in the US
#4
Chronic Homelessness
5,182
Ranked in the US
#4
Homeless Young Adult Population
1,331
Ranked in the US
#5
Coming in third place, the homeless population in Florida is high at 27,487, with numbers rising since the start of the pandemic.
Georgia
Homeless Population
10,234
Ranked in the US
#12
Homeless Households
864
Ranked in the US
#13
Chronic Homelessness
1,374
Ranked in the US
#17
Homeless Young Adult Population
504
Ranked in the US
#16
With 10,234 homeless individuals, the Georgia homeless population is large and positions the state at number twelve. Georgia has tried to curb homelessness by banning local governments from using federal funding to build permanent housing for homeless people and by imposing financial penalties on cities that have a homeless population above a certain rate.
Hawaii
Homeless Population
6,458
Ranked in the US
#21
Homeless Households
499
Ranked in the US
#23
Chronic Homelessness
1,678
Ranked in the US
#14
Homeless Young Adult Population
299
Ranked in the US
#21
Hawaii has one of the highest homelessness rates per capita in the country and the Hawaii homeless population is 6,458. They have a high level of criminalization for homelessness-related matters such as lying on benches, storing belongings on public property, or obstructing a sidewalk.
Idaho
Homeless Population
2,315
Ranked in the US
#38
Homeless Households
276
Ranked in the US
#30
Chronic Homelessness
364
Ranked in the US
#38
Homeless Young Adult Population
90
Ranked in the US
#43
The Idaho homeless population is below the national mean with 2,315 individuals who are homeless, which positions the state at thirty-eighth number. The state has passed legislation making IDs free for people experiencing homelessness.
Illinois
Homeless Population
10,431
Ranked in the US
#11
Homeless Households
1,063
Ranked in the US
#9
Chronic Homelessness
2,305
Ranked in the US
#8
Homeless Young Adult Population
671
Ranked in the US
#10
The Illinois homeless population is 10,431 and the state is ranked eleventh. In 2021, they passed the Public Housing Access Bill to ensure people with criminal convictions - a group that is at high risk of facing homelessness - had access to public housing.
Indiana
Homeless Population
5,625
Ranked in the US
#24
Homeless Households
482
Ranked in the US
#24
Chronic Homelessness
403
Ranked in the US
#35
Homeless Young Adult Population
266
Ranked in the US
#23
Ranked twenty-fourth, the state of Indiana has 5,625 homeless individuals and is slightly above the national mean. Bipartisan efforts led to the passing of a bill in 2021 that aimed to set up low-barrier homeless shelters in Indianapolis.
Iowa
Homeless Population
2,647
Ranked in the US
#34
Homeless Households
245
Ranked in the US
#34
Chronic Homelessness
368
Ranked in the US
#37
Homeless Young Adult Population
141
Ranked in the US
#38
The Iowa homeless population is 2,647, which positions the state at thirty-fourth. The majority of Iowans who face homelessness and are unsheltered are in the state’s rural areas.
Kansas
Homeless Population
2,449
Ranked in the US
#35
Homeless Households
223
Ranked in the US
#35
Chronic Homelessness
380
Ranked in the US
#36
Homeless Young Adult Population
153
Ranked in the US
#35
Ranked thirty-fifth, the Kansas homeless population is 2,449. In 2022, the governor signed a bill into law that established tax credits to encourage residential housing.
Kentucky
Homeless Population
4,011
Ranked in the US
#27
Homeless Households
277
Ranked in the US
#29
Chronic Homelessness
666
Ranked in the US
#28
Homeless Young Adult Population
221
Ranked in the US
#28
In the state of Kentucky 4,011 individuals are homeless and the state is ranked twenty-seventh. lawmakers have been attempting to remove other barriers to getting out of homelessness, such as ID accessibility and tax credits.
Louisiana
Homeless Population
3,173
Ranked in the US
#31
Homeless Households
182
Ranked in the US
#38
Chronic Homelessness
437
Ranked in the US
#34
Homeless Young Adult Population
246
Ranked in the US
#25
Ranking at thirty-first, the Louisiana homeless population is at 3,173. An increasing number of Louisianans are struggling to find affordable housing coming out of the pandemic. The unemployment numbers are going down in the state, but the rents have spiked, leaving some unable to afford housing. The lifting of the eviction moratorium and the impact of hurricane Ida in 2021 have also contributed to the issue.
Maine
Homeless Population
2,097
Ranked in the US
#39
Homeless Households
260
Ranked in the US
#32
Chronic Homelessness
248
Ranked in the US
#41
Homeless Young Adult Population
139
Ranked in the US
#39
With very little salary increase but doubling or tripling the rent prices a few years ago, the Maine homeless population has been on the rise. Currently, 2,097 individuals are homeless which positions the state at thirty-ninth.
Maryland
Homeless Population
6,360
Ranked in the US
#22
Homeless Households
616
Ranked in the US
#20
Chronic Homelessness
1,397
Ranked in the US
#16
Homeless Young Adult Population
227
Ranked in the US
#27
With 6,360 homeless individuals, the Maryland homeless population is large and places that state at ranking twenty-two.
Massachusetts
Homeless Population
17,975
Ranked in the US
#6
Homeless Households
3,714
Ranked in the US
#3
Chronic Homelessness
2,042
Ranked in the US
#10
Homeless Young Adult Population
481
Ranked in the US
#19
The Massachusetts homeless population is one of the highest in the country at 17,975 and the state ranks sixth. Massachusetts aims at pushing legislation to create more emergency housing for families experiencing homelessness, bills to make it easier for homeless people to acquire an ID and increasing access to menstrual products in homeless shelters.
Michigan
Homeless Population
8,638
Ranked in the US
#16
Homeless Households
1,026
Ranked in the US
#10
Chronic Homelessness
1,109
Ranked in the US
#22
Homeless Young Adult Population
484
Ranked in the US
#18
Ranked sixteenth, the Michigan homeless population is high at 8,638 individuals. Michigan introduced its Bill of Rights for the homeless in 2017 and included remedies for when those rights were violated.
Minnesota
Homeless Population
7,940
Ranked in the US
#17
Homeless Households
967
Ranked in the US
#11
Chronic Homelessness
1,787
Ranked in the US
#11
Homeless Young Adult Population
746
Ranked in the US
#7
The Minnesota homeless population is 7,940, and the state is ranked seventeenth. Minnesota has focused on combating the issue of homelessness amongst its youth under the age of 25. Minnesota seeks to do this by providing funding for street, community outreach, and drop-in programs. It also allocates funds for supportive housing as well as transitional living programs.
Mississippi
Homeless Population
1,107
Ranked in the US
#46
Homeless Households
76
Ranked in the US
#47
Chronic Homelessness
146
Ranked in the US
#48
Homeless Young Adult Population
51
Ranked in the US
#47
The state's low cost of living is reflected in the low Mississippi homeless population at 1,107, which positions the state at forty-fourth. A bill introduced in 2022 aims to refurbish certain houses in order to create more housing for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Missouri
Homeless Population
6,527
Ranked in the US
#20
Homeless Households
704
Ranked in the US
#17
Chronic Homelessness
1,090
Ranked in the US
#23
Homeless Young Adult Population
664
Ranked in the US
#11
The Missouri homeless population is 6,527 and the state ranks at twentieth. A bill has been passed that will go into effect in 2023 which will criminalize sleeping on state-owned land.
Montana
Homeless Population
1,545
Ranked in the US
#42
Homeless Households
167
Ranked in the US
#39
Chronic Homelessness
223
Ranked in the US
#43
Homeless Young Adult Population
79
Ranked in the US
#44
The state of Montana has one of the lowest homeless populations in the country with 1,545 people living on the streets. The state is ranked fourth-fourth.
Nebraska
Homeless Population
2,404
Ranked in the US
#36
Homeless Households
202
Ranked in the US
#37
Chronic Homelessness
463
Ranked in the US
#32
Homeless Young Adult Population
149
Ranked in the US
#36
The Nebraska homeless population is below the national mean at 2,404, which positions the state at thirty-sixth. Nebraska’s aim to have safe, decent, affordable, and appropriate housing for all is the end goal of its 10-year plan to combat homelessness between 2015 and 2025.
Nevada
Homeless Population
6,900
Ranked in the US
#19
Homeless Households
159
Ranked in the US
#41
Chronic Homelessness
1,369
Ranked in the US
#18
Homeless Young Adult Population
570
Ranked in the US
#13
The Nevada homeless population has been increasing and is currently at 6,900, seeing the state come in at nineteenth.
New Hampshire
Homeless Population
1,675
Ranked in the US
#41
Homeless Households
219
Ranked in the US
#36
Chronic Homelessness
446
Ranked in the US
#33
Homeless Young Adult Population
65
Ranked in the US
#46
Ranked forty-first, the New Hampshire homeless population of 1,675 is one of the lowest in the United States. New Hampshire announced in 2021 they would use $5 million in federal funding to combat homelessness issues in the state.
New Jersey
Homeless Population
9,662
Ranked in the US
#14
Homeless Households
1,081
Ranked in the US
#8
Chronic Homelessness
1,743
Ranked in the US
#13
Homeless Young Adult Population
514
Ranked in the US
#15
Densely populated and heavily impacted by the pandemic, the state of New Jersey's homeless population rose and is currently at 9,662, which positions the state at ranking fourteenth. To prevent homelessness rates from going through the roof, a bill was introduced that would revise the previous “Homelessness Prevention Program” and allocate $300 million to homelessness prevention efforts.
New Mexico
Homeless Population
3,333
Ranked in the US
#30
Homeless Households
294
Ranked in the US
#26
Chronic Homelessness
1,534
Ranked in the US
#15
Homeless Young Adult Population
215
Ranked in the US
#29
With a homeless population of 3,333, New Mexico is ranked thirtieth. In 2022, their government made $10 million available to combat homelessness. Tribal governments, counties, or municipalities are eligible for funding if they have feasible plans that can be shown to make a significant impact in their territory.
New York
Homeless Population
91,271
Ranked in the US
#2
Homeless Households
15,151
Ranked in the US
#1
Chronic Homelessness
7,515
Ranked in the US
#2
Homeless Young Adult Population
3,072
Ranked in the US
#2
As the state with one of the highest costs of living in the US and one of the highest overall populations, it is no surprise that the New York homeless population is high at 91,271 , which puts the state in second place. Efforts over the years to help with the problem, both at the state as well as at city levels. At the end of 2021, a bill was signed to make housing vouchers available and prevent evictions for eligible families.
North Carolina
Homeless Population
9,280
Ranked in the US
#15
Homeless Households
809
Ranked in the US
#16
Chronic Homelessness
1,272
Ranked in the US
#19
Homeless Young Adult Population
485
Ranked in the US
#17
Ranked fifthteenth, North Carolina's homeless population is at 9,280 individuals. The state has a housing-first approach that helps people with short-term assistance to stay on their feet. Financial assistance is available to cover necessary costs such as utility deposits, moving costs, or application fees.
North Dakota
Homeless Population
541
Ranked in the US
#50
Homeless Households
54
Ranked in the US
#49
Chronic Homelessness
92
Ranked in the US
#49
Homeless Young Adult Population
35
Ranked in the US
#49
Ranked fiftieth, the state of North Dakota has the lowest homeless population in the country with 541 homeless individuals.
Ohio
Homeless Population
10,655
Ranked in the US
#10
Homeless Households
906
Ranked in the US
#12
Chronic Homelessness
753
Ranked in the US
#26
Homeless Young Adult Population
736
Ranked in the US
#8
Ohio faces a shortage of affordable homes, which increases the Ohio homeless population.The state's homeless population totals to 10,655, which positions the state at number tenth. A bill was recently introduced to award more tax credits to firms building affordable housing or rehabilitating existing buildings into shelters for low-income families.
Oklahoma
Homeless Population
3,932
Ranked in the US
#28
Homeless Households
255
Ranked in the US
#33
Chronic Homelessness
1,128
Ranked in the US
#21
Homeless Young Adult Population
290
Ranked in the US
#22
With 3,932 homeless individuals, the Oklahoma homeless population is above the national mean. The state is ranked twenty-eighth. One bill that passed the committee earlier this year would make it mandatory for homeless camps to apply for permits in order to make use of the public space to prevent them from becoming health and safety hazards.
Oregon
Homeless Population
14,655
Ranked in the US
#7
Homeless Households
825
Ranked in the US
#14
Chronic Homelessness
4,339
Ranked in the US
#5
Homeless Young Adult Population
1,314
Ranked in the US
#6
Oregon is facing a housing crisis that is only contributing to the increase in the Oregon homeless population, with a total of 14,655 homeless, which positions the state at seventh.
Pennsylvania
Homeless Population
13,375
Ranked in the US
#8
Homeless Households
1,550
Ranked in the US
#7
Chronic Homelessness
1,772
Ranked in the US
#12
Homeless Young Adult Population
716
Ranked in the US
#9
Ranked eighth, the state of Pennsylvania’s homeless population is 13,375 and one of the highest in the country. The state’s main cause of homelessness is the lack of affordable housing. That is why legislation has been introduced to create more affordable homes, for example by converting blighted properties into low-income housing.
Rhode Island
Homeless Population
1,104
Ranked in the US
#47
Homeless Households
121
Ranked in the US
#44
Chronic Homelessness
226
Ranked in the US
#42
Homeless Young Adult Population
23
Ranked in the US
#50
The Rhode Island homeless population is one of the lowest in the United States at 1,104 individuals and the state is ranked forty-seventh.
South Carolina
Homeless Population
4,287
Ranked in the US
#26
Homeless Households
279
Ranked in the US
#28
Chronic Homelessness
864
Ranked in the US
#24
Homeless Young Adult Population
202
Ranked in the US
#30
Ranked twenty-sixth, the South Carolina homeless population is 4,287. The state’s capital, Columbia, just deployed a new plan to combat homelessness in the city. They have opened a campus with small individual shelters that resemble tiny homes which will be open 365 days a year.
South Dakota
Homeless Population
1,058
Ranked in the US
#48
Homeless Households
93
Ranked in the US
#46
Chronic Homelessness
162
Ranked in the US
#47
Homeless Young Adult Population
67
Ranked in the US
#45
Despite ranking at forty-eighth and having 1,058 homeless individuals, the South Dakota homeless population has gone up significantly since the start of the pandemic. South Dakotan officials aim to prevent homelessness by ensuring adequate affordable housing is available, especially to people who are facing or at risk of homelessness.
Tennessee
Homeless Population
7,256
Ranked in the US
#18
Homeless Households
508
Ranked in the US
#22
Chronic Homelessness
1,153
Ranked in the US
#20
Homeless Young Adult Population
353
Ranked in the US
#20
Ranked eighteenth, the Tennessee homeless population is 7,256. The state has criminalized camping in public parks as a response. Since the law went into effect in mid-2022, people could be arrested for sleeping on a bench or gathering in public spaces.
Texas
Homeless Population
27,229
Ranked in the US
#4
Homeless Households
1,912
Ranked in the US
#6
Chronic Homelessness
4,033
Ranked in the US
#6
Homeless Young Adult Population
1,408
Ranked in the US
#4
The Texas homeless population is 27,229, which puts the state in fourth place. They have taken the criminalization route, making it illegal to sit, lie down, or camp in public areas and prohibiting solicitation for money or other valuables in certain places during certain times since 2021.
Utah
Homeless Population
3,131
Ranked in the US
#32
Homeless Households
290
Ranked in the US
#27
Chronic Homelessness
688
Ranked in the US
#27
Homeless Young Adult Population
194
Ranked in the US
#31
Ranked thirty-second, the Utah homeless population is 3,131, which is below the national mean. The state works to transition people out of homelessness as quickly as possible by providing emergency shelter and rapid rehousing.
Vermont
Homeless Population
1,110
Ranked in the US
#45
Homeless Households
124
Ranked in the US
#43
Chronic Homelessness
185
Ranked in the US
#44
Homeless Young Adult Population
99
Ranked in the US
#41
The Vermont homeless population is 1,110, giving the state a ranking of forty-five.
Virginia
Homeless Population
5,957
Ranked in the US
#23
Homeless Households
621
Ranked in the US
#19
Chronic Homelessness
813
Ranked in the US
#25
Homeless Young Adult Population
234
Ranked in the US
#26
The state of Virginia’s homeless population is 5,957 and is ranked twenty-third.
Washington
Homeless Population
22,923
Ranked in the US
#5
Homeless Households
2,116
Ranked in the US
#5
Chronic Homelessness
6,756
Ranked in the US
#3
Homeless Young Adult Population
1,777
Ranked in the US
#3
Ranked fifth, Washington’s homeless population is 22,923. Their legislature is considering a bill to create a new office dedicated to helping people who live in those encampments transition out of homelessness.
West Virginia
Homeless Population
1,341
Ranked in the US
#43
Homeless Households
58
Ranked in the US
#48
Chronic Homelessness
174
Ranked in the US
#46
Homeless Young Adult Population
112
Ranked in the US
#40
The state of West Virginia has a homeless population of 1,341and ranks at forty-third.
Wisconsin
Homeless Population
4,515
Ranked in the US
#25
Homeless Households
558
Ranked in the US
#21
Chronic Homelessness
611
Ranked in the US
#29
Homeless Young Adult Population
193
Ranked in the US
#32
The Wisconsin homeless population is above the national mean with 4,515 homeless individuals, the state at twenty-fifth. Wisconsin introduced an Interagency Council on Homelessness in 2017 that has been working on plans to end homelessness in the state since.
Wyoming
Homeless Population
612
Ranked in the US
#49
Homeless Households
50
Ranked in the US
#50
Chronic Homelessness
81
Ranked in the US
#50
Homeless Young Adult Population
91
Ranked in the US
#42
The Wyoming homeless population is one of the lowest in the country with 612 individuals who are homeless, and the state is ranked forty-ninth.