AdvertisementPeople who identify as Black make up about 13% of the U.S. population but comprised 37% of all people experiencing homelessness. People who identify as Hispanic or Latino make up about 19% of the population but comprised about 33% of those experiencing homelessness. Also, more than a quarter of the adults experiencing homelessness were over age 54. More than half the people experiencing homelessness in the country were in four states: California, New York, Florida and Washington. In all, the number of people experiencing homelessness increased in 41 states and the District of Columbia, and decreased in just nine states.

Source: Huffington Post December 16, 2023 20:59 UTC