Top 25 Homeless Cities

RE · Jun 10, 2024, 12:56 AM

I'll paste in the Top 10, since both K-Dog's and my Hometowns make it. Anchorage comes in #6 and Seattle at #5. $4,3 & 2 are San Jose, NY & LA. #1 in per Capita Homeless: Eugene, OR.

Surprisingly, Chicago does not make the list. Nor does Miami or Houston. I find the stats somewhat questionable because of this.

Full Top 25 Homeless Cities List

10. San Diego, California

Homeless People per 100,000 Residents: 257

San Diego County's homeless population has reached a record high of 10,264, surpassing previous peaks in 2012 and 2017. The unsheltered population increased by 26% to 5,171 individuals. Homelessness among seniors increased by 46%, with 29% of the homeless population aged 55 or older. 80% of homeless individuals surveyed reported becoming homeless within San Diego County.
9. Savannah, Georgia

Homeless People per 100,000 Residents: 259

There are 259 homeless per 100,000 people in Savannah. In 2022, the Continuum of Care partners in Savannah served 4,058 unduplicated homeless individuals, per Homeless Authority. In 2022, the Chatham-Savannah Authority for the Homeless provided emergency shelter (hotel/motel stays) for 1,577 medically fragile homeless individuals. The authority also provided 441 transportation services and purchased 278 bus tickets to help homeless individuals access stable housing with family or friends.
8. San Fransisco, California

Homeless People per 100,000 Residents: 261

According to the 2024 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, 8,323 people were experiencing homelessness in San Francisco, with 3,969 staying in shelters and the remaining 4,354 unsheltered. Job loss (26%) and evictions (13%) were among the top reasons for homelessness in the city, according to a survey. 62% of the homeless population in the city is male, 34% female, 3% transgender, and 1% gender non-conforming.
7. Las Vegas, Nevada

Homeless People per 100,000 Residents: 273

The 2023 annual estimate suggests that 16,251 people in Southern Nevada will experience homelessness at some point during the year which is a significant increase from the 2022 estimate of 13,972. The Black population is disproportionately represented among the homeless, with 37% of the homeless population identifying as Black, despite making up only 12% of Southern Nevada's overall population.
6. Anchorage, Alaska

Homeless People per 100,000 Residents: 274

There are 274 homeless per 100,000 people in Anchorage. According to Alaskapublic.org, the winter of 2022-2023, Anchorage experienced a record 24 deaths among the homeless population, with 11 fatalities occurring between October 2022 and April 2023. The city spent $161 million on the homeless crisis since 2020. Aceh.org reports that Anchorage has a gap of 221 shelter beds, 52 transitional housing units, and 2,478 permanent housing units (including rapid rehousing, supportive housing, and independent units) to meet the needs of the homeless population.
5. Seattle, Washington

Homeless People per 100,000 Residents: 349

Seattle has one of the highest rates of homelessness per capita in the United States. The Seattle-King County area accounts for roughly half of Washington's homeless population, with around 14,000 people experiencing homelessness in 2023.
4. San Jose, California

Homeless People per 100,000 Residents: 363

San Jose stands fourth among the cities with the highest homeless population per capita in the US. According to the 2022 homeless census report, roughly a third of the homeless population is unable to work, while 41% are looking for jobs and 28% are not seeking employment. Since 2020, the supportive housing system in Santa Clara County has helped 9,645 people move from homelessness to stable housing and has prevented homelessness for thousands of households.
3. New York City, New York

Homeless People per 100,000 Residents: 394

The total number of homeless individuals in New York City shelters reached an all-time high of 63,636 in 2023. In 2019, the city reported that 3,600 individuals experienced unsheltered homelessness, sleeping in public spaces such as streets and public transit rather than shelters. New York City stands third among the US cities with the largest homeless population.
2. Los Angeles, California

Homeless People per 100,000 Residents: 397

There were around 397 homeless per 100,000 people in Los Angeles. As of 2019, California had a deficit of 1.4 million affordable homes relative to demand. Since 2019, Los Angeles County has seen a 68% increase in shelter beds for the homeless, from 15,617 in 2019 to 26,245 in 2023. Since 2020, more than 21,000 individuals have been placed into permanent housing each year in Los Angeles County.
1. Eugene, Oregon

Homeless People per 100,000 Residents: 432

Eugene tops the list for being one of the cities with the highest homeless population per capita in the US with around 432 per 100,000 people being homeless. Around 44% (1,182) of the 2,690 homeless adults aged 25-64 in Eugene were experiencing chronic homelessness in January 2022. In total, 73% of homeless people in the Eugene area live unsheltered which is one of the highest rates in the country. Eugene had the second-highest number of people experiencing homelessness (2,880) among largely urban areas outside of major cities in the United States.

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