This City Has America’s Largest Homeless Population

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Homelessness is not a new issue in America; known cases date back centuries
Homelessness declined over the past five years in only 11 of the following 50 cities
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Homelessness is far from a new problem in the United States. America’s first documented cases of people living on the street date back to the 1640s. Over the centuries, as populations have increased and the wealth gap has expanded, more and more people are surviving without a roof over their head. This has led homelessness to become a significant political issue, even driving some important local elections in 2023.

No area of the U.S. is immune to homelessness, with homeless populations spanning both urban and rural areas. Unsurprisingly, large cities such as New York, Denver, and Seatle have a bigger homelessness crisis than small towns. However, Houston managed to significantly decrease its homeless population through Housing First policies.

Over 653,000 people nationwide were unhoused in 2023, according to point-in-time estimates from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. And more than half of them, or over 57%, experienced homelessness in just 50 cities nationwide.

To find the 50 cities where the most people experience homelessness, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed point-in-time homelessness data from the HUD for continuum of care geographic service areas. The cities are ordered here by the number of homeless persons in each COC service area. All data is from the HUD.

The 50 cities on the list are inevitably some of the most populous cities nationwide, and each is home to anywhere from about 2,000 unhoused persons to as many 88,000 unhoused people. Sixteen cities are in California, five in Texas, and five in Florida. In general, the West is the region with the most cities on the list, though the city with the most homeless people is New York.

Homelessness declined over the past five years in only 11 of the 50 cities. In the rest, the number of people experiencing homelessness rose. In 32 cities, the number rose by over 10%, including nine in which the number rose by over 75%. These nine cities are all in the West, including seven in California. Percentage wise, the number of homeless people grew the most in Sacramento, as the number more than doubled.

Why We Are Talking About This

Americans are addicted to the notion of serious wealth. This is why reality shows like Keeping Up with the Kardashians are still on the air 20 seasons later. In particular, audiences love seeing the lifestyle an abundance of wealth can attain, often in the form of luxury cars and sprawling mansions. But when we step outside of this media obsession, we are faced with reality: The majority of Americans aren’t rich, and many citizens do not even have a home.

50. Kansas City, Independence, Lee’s Summit/Jackson, Wyandotte Counties, MO & KS

Old homeless man wearing sweater and blanket sleeping on cardboard seeking help because hungry and food beggar from people walking pass on street. Poor man homeless and depression concept.

Total homelessness, 2023: 1,986 (21.3% of 9,344 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 570; Unsheltered: 791
Gender of unhoused persons: 708 female, 1,250 male, 13 transgender, 15 other
Age of unhoused persons: 343 under 18; 82 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 189
Change in homelessness from 2018: +188 people (+10.5%)
Geographic service area: Major city

49. Tampa/Hillsborough County, Florida

Homeless people are helped with food relief, famine relief : volunteers giving food to poor people in desperate need : The concept of food sharing Help solve Hunger for the homeless

Total homelessness, 2023: 2,040 (6.6% of 30,756 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 846; Unsheltered: 1,135
Gender of unhoused persons: 715 female, 1,308 male, 3 transgender, 14 other
Age of unhoused persons: 394 under 18; 156 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 176
Change in homelessness from 2018: +245 people (+13.6%)
Geographic service area: Major city

48. Turlock, Modesto/Stanislaus County, California

Total homelessness, 2023: 2,091 (1.2% of 181,399 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 922; Unsheltered: 949
Gender of unhoused persons: 731 female, 1,345 male, 5 transgender, 10 other
Age of unhoused persons: 231 under 18; 133 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 101
Change in homelessness from 2018: +735 people (+54.2%)
Geographic service area: Largely suburban

47. Nashville-Davidson County, Tennessee

Total homelessness, 2023: 2,129 (23.1% of 9,215 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 1,248; Unsheltered: 590
Gender of unhoused persons: 675 female, 1,434 male, 8 transgender, 12 other
Age of unhoused persons: 174 under 18; 156 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 247
Change in homelessness from 2018: -169 people (-7.4%)
Geographic service area: Major city

46. St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo/Pinellas County, Florida

Total homelessness, 2023: 2,144 (7.0% of 30,756 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 1,186; Unsheltered: 646
Gender of unhoused persons: 760 female, 1,374 male, 7 transgender, 3 other
Age of unhoused persons: 344 under 18; 219 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 292
Change in homelessness from 2018: -468 people (-17.9%)
Geographic service area: Other largely urban

45. Tacoma, Lakewood/Pierce County, Washington

Total homelessness, 2023: 2,148 (7.7% of 28,036 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 1,264; Unsheltered: 763
Gender of unhoused persons: 816 female, 1,301 male, 6 transgender, 25 other
Age of unhoused persons: 226 under 18; 146 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 175
Change in homelessness from 2018: +520 people (+31.9%)
Geographic service area: Largely suburban

44. Tucson/Pima County, Arizona

Poor tired depressed hungry homeless man or refugee sleeping on the wooden bench on the urban street in the city, social documentary concept

Total homelessness, 2023: 2,209 (15.5% of 14,237 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 517; Unsheltered: 1,501
Gender of unhoused persons: 627 female, 1,492 male, 15 transgender, 75 other
Age of unhoused persons: 157 under 18; 141 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 175
Change in homelessness from 2018: +829 people (+60.1%)
Geographic service area: Major city

43. Orlando/Orange, Osceola, Seminole Counties, Florida

Homeless adult man sitting on the street in the shadow of the building and begging for help and money. Problems of big modern cities. Indifference of people. Social issues.

Total homelessness, 2023: 2,258 (7.3% of 30,756 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 1,127; Unsheltered: 587
Gender of unhoused persons: 823 female, 1,420 male, 12 transgender, 3 other
Age of unhoused persons: 511 under 18; 144 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 189
Change in homelessness from 2018: +205 people (+10.0%)
Geographic service area: Largely suburban

42. Santa Rosa, Petaluma/Sonoma County, California

Total homelessness, 2023: 2,266 (1.2% of 181,399 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 703; Unsheltered: 1,291
Gender of unhoused persons: 865 female, 1,355 male, 25 transgender, 21 other
Age of unhoused persons: 121 under 18; 103 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 110
Change in homelessness from 2018: -730 people (-24.4%)
Geographic service area: Other largely urban

41. Salt Lake City & County, Utah

Total homelessness, 2023: 2,297 (62.3% of 3,687 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 1,594; Unsheltered: 435
Gender of unhoused persons: 811 female, 1,430 male, 10 transgender, 46 other
Age of unhoused persons: 344 under 18; 159 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 131
Change in homelessness from 2018: +493 people (+27.3%)
Geographic service area: Largely suburban

40. Columbus/Franklin County, Washington

Hands-on food of the hungry is the hope of poverty : concept of homelessness

Total homelessness, 2023: 2,337 (8.3% of 28,036 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 1,688; Unsheltered: 498
Gender of unhoused persons: 958 female, 1,363 male, 7 transgender, 9 other
Age of unhoused persons: 487 under 18; 139 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 101
Change in homelessness from 2018: +530 (+29.3%)
Geographic service area: Major city

39. Richmond/Contra Costa County, California

Total homelessness, 2023: 2,372 (1.3% of 181,399 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 551; Unsheltered: 1,653
Gender of unhoused persons: 857 female, 1,505 male, 1 transgender, 9 other
Age of unhoused persons: 174 under 18; 175 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 110
Change in homelessness from 2018: +138 people (+6.2%)
Geographic service area: Largely suburban

38. Austin/Travis County, Texas

Total homelessness, 2023: 2,374 (8.7% of 27,377 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 795; Unsheltered: 1,266
Gender of unhoused persons: 859 female, 1,502 male, 5 transgender, 8 other
Age of unhoused persons: 377 under 18; 95 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 225
Change in homelessness from 2018: +227 people (+10.6%)
Geographic service area: Major city

37. Spokane City & County, Washington

Total homelessness, 2023: 2,390 (8.5% of 28,036 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 1,176; Unsheltered: 955
Gender of unhoused persons: 806 female, 1,532 male, 6 transgender, 46 other
Age of unhoused persons: 208 under 18; 112 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 129
Change in homelessness from 2018: +1,145 people (+92.0%)
Geographic service area: Other largely urban

36. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Total homelessness, 2023: 2,394 (62.3% of 3,842 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 1,125; Unsheltered: 977
Gender of unhoused persons: 916 female, 1,447 male, 18 transgender, 13 other
Age of unhoused persons: 350 under 18; 136 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 176
Change in homelessness from 2018: +1,045 people (+78.7%)
Geographic service area: Major city

35. Oxnard, San Buenaventura/Ventura County, California

Total homelessness, 2023: 2,441 (1.3% of 181,399 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 634; Unsheltered: 1,633
Gender of unhoused persons: 796 female, 1,635 male, 8 transgender, 2 other
Age of unhoused persons: 141 under 18; 290 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 180
Change in homelessness from 2018: +1,133 people (+86.6%)
Geographic service area: Other largely urban

34. Stockton/San Joaquin County, California

Total homelessness, 2023: 2,454 (1.4% of 181,399 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 935; Unsheltered: 1,355
Gender of unhoused persons: 920 female, 1,524 male, 4 transgender, 6 other
Age of unhoused persons: 255 under 18; 99 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 149
Change in homelessness from 2018: +769 people (+45.6%)
Geographic service area: Largely suburban

33. Ft Lauderdale/Broward County, Florida

Total homelessness, 2023: 2,487 (8.1% of 30,756 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 644; Unsheltered: 1,624
Gender of unhoused persons: 857 female, 1,617 male, 2 transgender, 11 other
Age of unhoused persons: 257 under 18; 269 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 128
Change in homelessness from 2018: +169 people (+7.3%)
Geographic service area: Largely suburban

32. Atlanta, Georgia

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Total homelessness, 2023: 2,679 (21.8% of 12,294 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 1,333; Unsheltered: 738
Gender of unhoused persons: 759 female, 1,887 male, 0 transgender, 33 other
Age of unhoused persons: 290 under 18; 212 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 241
Change in homelessness from 2018: -397 people (-12.9%)
Geographic service area: Major city

31. Springfield/Hampden County, Massachusetts

Total homelessness, 2023: 2,683 (14.0% of 19,141 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 2,456; Unsheltered: 115
Gender of unhoused persons: 1,417 female, 1,257 male, 9 transgender, 0 other
Age of unhoused persons: 1,272 under 18; 44 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 23
Change in homelessness from 2018: -685 people (-20.3%)
Geographic service area: Largely suburban

30. Fort Worth, Arlington/Tarrant County, Texas

young homeless boy sleeping on the bridge, poverty, city, street

Total homelessness, 2023: 2,776 (10.1% of 27,377 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 1,479; Unsheltered: 1,088
Gender of unhoused persons: 1,049 female, 1,719 male, 2 transgender, 6 other
Age of unhoused persons: 491 under 18; 110 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 175
Change in homelessness from 2018: +761 people (+37.8%)
Geographic service area: Major city

29. Eugene, Springfield/Lane County, Oregon

Total homelessness, 2023: 2,824 (14.0% of 20,142 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 640; Unsheltered: 2,110
Gender of unhoused persons: 928 female, 1,838 male, 6 transgender, 52 other
Age of unhoused persons: 230 under 18; 248 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 197
Change in homelessness from 2018: +1,183 people (+72.1%)
Geographic service area: Other largely urban

28. San Antonio/Bexar County, Texas

beggar, homeless with two Dogs near Charles Bridge, Prague, Czech republic

Total homelessness, 2023: 3,155 (11.5% of 27,377 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 2,000; Unsheltered: 874
Gender of unhoused persons: 1,169 female, 1,970 male, 6 transgender, 10 other
Age of unhoused persons: 580 under 18; 180 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 244
Change in homelessness from 2018: +89 people (+2.9%)
Geographic service area: Major city

27. Houston, Pasadena, Conroe/Harris, Ft. Bend, Montgomery, Counties, Texas

Total homelessness, 2023: 3,270 (11.9% of 27,377 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 1,529; Unsheltered: 1,242
Gender of unhoused persons: 1,248 female, 2,015 male, 7 transgender, 0 other
Age of unhoused persons: 471 under 18; 203 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 283
Change in homelessness from 2018: -873 people (-21.1%)
Geographic service area: Major city

26. Minneapolis/Hennepin County, Minnesota

Total homelessness, 2023: 3,312 (39.5% of 8,393 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 2,422; Unsheltered: 469
Gender of unhoused persons: 1,550 female, 1,731 male, 13 transgender, 18 other
Age of unhoused persons: 1,062 under 18; 84 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 127
Change in homelessness from 2018: +299 people (+9.9%)
Geographic service area: Major city

25. Long Beach, California

Total homelessness, 2023: 3,447 (1.9% of 181,399 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 492; Unsheltered: 2,482
Gender of unhoused persons: 1,142 female, 2,225 male, 42 transgender, 38 other
Age of unhoused persons: 48 under 18; 527 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 362
Change in homelessness from 2018: +1,574 people (+84.0%)
Geographic service area: Major city

24. Nassau, Suffolk Counties, New York

Total homelessness, 2023: 3,536 (3.4% of 103,200 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 3,231; Unsheltered: 199
Gender of unhoused persons: 1,827 female, 1,697 male, 1 transgender, 11 other
Age of unhoused persons: 1,463 under 18; 113 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 102
Change in homelessness from 2018: -332 people (-8.6%)
Geographic service area: Largely suburban

23. Miami-Dade County, Florida

Total homelessness, 2023: 3,657 (11.9% of 30,756 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 2,283; Unsheltered: 1,058
Gender of unhoused persons: 1,367 female, 2,263 male, 14 transgender, 13 other
Age of unhoused persons: 775 under 18; 501 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 111
Change in homelessness from 2018: +141 people (+4.0%)
Geographic service area: Major city

22. Riverside City & County, California

Homeless man sleeps on the street in the shadow of the building.

Total homelessness, 2023: 3,725 (2.1% of 181,399 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 1,015; Unsheltered: 2,441
Gender of unhoused persons: 1,244 female, 2,458 male, 4 transgender, 19 other
Age of unhoused persons: 319 under 18; 215 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 252
Change in homelessness from 2018: +1,409 people (+60.8%)
Geographic service area: Largely suburban

21. Honolulu City and County, Hawaii

Total homelessness, 2023: 4,028 (64.7% of 6,223 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 1,116; Unsheltered: 2,365
Gender of unhoused persons: 1,514 female, 2,453 male, 33 transgender, 28 other
Age of unhoused persons: 583 under 18; 322 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 226
Change in homelessness from 2018: -467 people (-10.4%)
Geographic service area: Largely suburban

20. San Bernardino City & County, California

Total homelessness, 2023: 4,195 (2.3% of 181,399 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 772; Unsheltered: 2,976
Gender of unhoused persons: 1,480 female, 2,693 male, 5 transgender, 17 other
Age of unhoused persons: 336 under 18; 280 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 231
Change in homelessness from 2018: +2,077 people (+98.1%)
Geographic service area: Largely suburban

19. Dallas City & County, Irving, Texas

Total homelessness, 2023: 4,244 (15.5% of 27,377 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 1,815; Unsheltered: 1,184
Gender of unhoused persons: 1,552 female, 2,663 male, 12 transgender, 17 other
Age of unhoused persons: 640 under 18; 323 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 363
Change in homelessness from 2018: +123 people (+3.0%)
Geographic service area: Major city

18. Fresno City & County/Madera County, California

Total homelessness, 2023: 4,493 (2.5% of 181,399 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 1,431; Unsheltered: 2,758
Gender of unhoused persons: 1,618 female, 2,849 male, 19 transgender, 7 other
Age of unhoused persons: 389 under 18; 278 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 235
Change in homelessness from 2018: +2,349 people (+109.6%)
Geographic service area: Major city

17. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Total homelessness, 2023: 4,725 (37.6% of 12,556 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 3,335; Unsheltered: 706
Gender of unhoused persons: 1,770 female, 2,875 male, 36 transgender, 44 other
Age of unhoused persons: 825 under 18; 224 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 238
Change in homelessness from 2018: -1,063 people (-18.4%)
Geographic service area: Major city

16. District of Columbia, District of Columbia

Total homelessness, 2023: 4,922 (100.0% of 4,922 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 3,029; Unsheltered: 825
Gender of unhoused persons: 1,698 female, 3,159 male, 39 transgender, 26 other
Age of unhoused persons: 715 under 18; 403 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 218
Change in homelessness from 2018: -1,982 people (-28.7%)
Geographic service area: Major city

15. Boston, Massachusetts

Total homelessness, 2023: 5,202 (27.2% of 19,141 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 4,738; Unsheltered: 169
Gender of unhoused persons: 2,592 female, 2,587 male, 10 transgender, 13 other
Age of unhoused persons: 1,940 under 18; 207 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 190
Change in homelessness from 2018: -986 people (-15.9%)
Geographic service area: Major city

14. Santa Ana, Anaheim/Orange County, California

Total homelessness, 2023: 6,050 (3.3% of 181,399 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 2,439; Unsheltered: 3,057
Gender of unhoused persons: 2,150 female, 3,862 male, 19 transgender, 19 other
Age of unhoused persons: 727 under 18; 265 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 238
Change in homelessness from 2018: +1,095 people (+22.1%)
Geographic service area: Largely suburban

13. Chicago, Illinois

Total homelessness, 2023: 6,139 (51.4% of 11,947 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 4,152; Unsheltered: 990
Gender of unhoused persons: 1,906 female, 4,187 male, 32 transgender, 14 other
Age of unhoused persons: 1,002 under 18; 255 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 317
Change in homelessness from 2018: +689 people (+12.6%)
Geographic service area: Major city

12. Portland, Gresham/Multnomah County, Oregon

Total homelessness, 2023: 6,297 (31.3% of 20,142 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 1,821; Unsheltered: 3,944
Gender of unhoused persons: 2,553 female, 3,516 male, 71 transgender, 157 other
Age of unhoused persons: 833 under 18; 317 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 454
Change in homelessness from 2018: +2,278 people (+56.7%)
Geographic service area: Major city

11. Las Vegas/Clark County, Nevada

Total homelessness, 2023: 6,566 (75.8% of 8,666 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 2,104; Unsheltered: 3,912
Gender of unhoused persons: 2,139 female, 4,370 male, 2 transgender, 55 other
Age of unhoused persons: 542 under 18; 921 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 912
Change in homelessness from 2018: +483 people (+7.9%)
Geographic service area: Major city

10. San Francisco, California

Total homelessness, 2023: 7,582 (4.2% of 181,399 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 2,904; Unsheltered: 4,397
Gender of unhoused persons: 2,503 female, 4,691 male, 257 transgender, 131 other
Age of unhoused persons: 414 under 18; 227 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 548
Change in homelessness from 2018: +725 people (+10.6%)
Geographic service area: Major city

9. Sacramento City & County, California

Total homelessness, 2023: 9,281 (5.1% of 181,399 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 1,986; Unsheltered: 6,664
Gender of unhoused persons: 3,082 female, 6,006 male, 106 transgender, 87 other
Age of unhoused persons: 713 under 18; 190 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 624
Change in homelessness from 2018: +5,660 people (+156.3%)
Geographic service area: Major city

8. Phoenix, Mesa/Maricopa County, Arizona

Total homelessness, 2023: 9,642 (67.7% of 14,237 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 3,668; Unsheltered: 4,908
Gender of unhoused persons: 3,400 female, 6,188 male, 34 transgender, 20 other
Age of unhoused persons: 1,133 under 18; 642 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 505
Change in homelessness from 2018: +3,344 people (+53.1%)
Geographic service area: Major city

7. Oakland, Berkeley/Alameda County, California

Total homelessness, 2023: 9,759 (5.4% of 181,399 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 1,807; Unsheltered: 7,135
Gender of unhoused persons: 3,592 female, 6,037 male, 42 transgender, 88 other
Age of unhoused persons: 592 under 18; 227 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 552
Change in homelessness from 2018: +4,263 people (+77.6%)
Geographic service area: Major city

6. San Jose/Santa Clara City & County, California

Total homelessness, 2023: 9,903 (5.5% of 181,399 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 2,186; Unsheltered: 7,401
Gender of unhoused persons: 3,565 female, 6,139 male, 110 transgender, 89 other
Age of unhoused persons: 780 under 18; 884 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 479
Change in homelessness from 2018: +2,649 people (+77.6%)
Geographic service area: Major city

5. Metropolitan Denver, Colorado

Total homelessness, 2023: 10,054 (69.6% of 14,439 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 5,774; Unsheltered: 2,763
Gender of unhoused persons: 3,769 female, 6,161 male, 62 transgender, 62 other
Age of unhoused persons: 1,726 under 18; 508 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 653
Change in homelessness from 2018: +4,737 people (+89.1%)
Geographic service area: Major city

4. San Diego City and County, California

Total homelessness, 2023: 10,264 (5.7% of 181,399 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 3,895; Unsheltered: 5,171
Gender of unhoused persons: 3,663 female, 6,461 male, 63 transgender, 77 other
Age of unhoused persons: 1,277 under 18; 749 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 814
Change in homelessness from 2018: +1,688 people (+19.7%)
Geographic service area: Major city

3. Seattle/King County, Washington

Total homelessness, 2023: 14,149 (50.5% of 28,036 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 4,885; Unsheltered: 7,685
Gender of unhoused persons: 4,650 female, 9,050 male, 263 transgender, 186 other
Age of unhoused persons: 2,448 under 18; 343 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 880
Change in homelessness from 2018: +2,037 people (+16.8%)
Geographic service area: Major city

2. Los Angeles City & County, California

Total homelessness, 2023: 71,320 (39.3% of 181,399 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 15,835; Unsheltered: 52,307
Gender of unhoused persons: 21,935 female, 47,593 male, 1,112 transgender, 680 other
Age of unhoused persons: 6,230 under 18; 4,721 over 64
Black Americans unhoused persons: 3,874
Change in homelessness from 2018: +21,365 people (42.8%)
Geographic service area: Major city

1. New York City, New York

Total homelessness, 2023: 88,025 (85.3% of 103,200 unhoused statewide)
Homelessness condition: Sheltered: 81,108; Unsheltered: 4,085
Gender of unhoused persons: 37,788 female, 49,650 male, 498 transgender, 89 other
Age of unhoused persons: 25,200 under 18; 3,586 over 64
Unhoused veteran: 567
Change in homelessness from 2018: +9,349 people (+11.9%)
Geographic service area: Major city

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