Based on the quantitative datasets gathered, the overall total homeless population in the United States slightly decreased from year 2010 to 2019 by approximately 11 percent. Despite the decrease in total number, homelessness continues to be a significant issue in some states. California remains as the state with the most homeless population from 2010 to 2019 followed by New York, Texas and Florida. The overall homeless population in California shows a significant increase over a decade. Wyoming remains as the state with the lowest homeless population.
Homelessness is concentrated in major cities on the West Coast and the Northeast. Almost half (47 percent) of all unsheltered homeless people are found in the State of California, about four times as high as California’s share of the overall U.S. population
Certain subpopulations are significantly represented within homelessness, such as Individuals. 70% of people experiencing homelessness are individuals who are living on their own or in the company of other adults. The remainder (30 percent) are people in families with children. Unsheltered. Far too many people in America sleep outside and in other locations not meant for human habitation. This group includes more than 200,000 people (37 percent of the overall population). Among individuals experiencing homelessness, the numbers are more dire—1 in 2 are unsheltered.