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Among developed countries, the United States has the highest number of families experiencing homelessness. More than 206,286 Americans families face the reality of homelessness.
Key Homelessness Stats and facts for 2023
Homelessness has been a growing issue in the United States for decades — it affects millions of people each year. Despite efforts to address the problem, the number of individuals experiencing homelessness continues to rise, with the COVID-19 pandemic and an ongoing lack of affordable housing exacerbating an already difficult situation.
Based on a 2022 point-in-time count, in America, 582,462 individuals are experiencing homelessness, an increase of about 2,000 people since the last complete census conducted in 2020.
7,917 individuals were homeless in Minnesota on a given night in 2022. More than a quarter of those experiencing homelessness in 2022 did so as part of a family with children. With 7,917 individuals being homeless in 2022, Minnesota only had 5,572 shelter beds available.
Based on a 2022 point-in-time count, 50% of all people experiencing homelessness identified as white, and 37% of people experiencing homelessness identified as Black, African American, or African. African Americans make up 13% of the general population, but more than 40% of the homeless population.
Based on a 2022 point-in-time count, in America, 582,462 individuals are experiencing homelessness, an increase of about 2,000 people since the last complete census conducted in 2020.
7,917 individuals were homeless in Minnesota on a given night in 2022. More than a quarter of those experiencing homelessness in 2022 did so as part of a family with children. With 7,917 individuals being homeless in 2022, Minnesota only had 5,572 shelter beds available.
Based on a 2022 point-in-time count, 50% of all people experiencing homelessness identified as white, and 37% of people experiencing homelessness identified as Black, African American, or African. African Americans make up 13% of the general population, but more than 40% of the homeless population.
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