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Data 

Graphs include all States, Territories, Puerto Rico and District of Columbia.

Annual homelessness estimates are considered low due to difficulty accessing this population.

2020

Total Number of People Experiencing Homelessness (PEH) in 2020 - 580,466

For the fourth consecutive year, homelessness increased nationwide.

The majority of people experiencing homelessness are male. 

The majority of people experiencing homelessness identify as White, followed by people who identify as Black or African American.  

The majority of people experiencing homelessness identify as non-Hispanic/ Non-Latino.

The majority of people experiencing

homelessness are

unsheltered.    

 2019 

Total Number of People Experiencing Homelessness (PEH) in 2019 - 567,715

The majority of people experiencing homelessness are male. 

The majority of people experiencing homelessness identify as White, followed by people who identify as Black or African American.  

The majority of people experiencing homelessness identify as non-Hispanic/ Non-Latino.

The majority of people experiencing homelessness are adults over age 24

in households without children.

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