2023-12-16 14:34:43
More than 650,000 people in the United States are homeless at a record high, with California having the most, New York second
(AFP, Washington, 15th) A report released by the U.S. government today showed that the number of homeless people in the United States hit a new high this year, reaching more than 653,100. The region with the largest homeless population is California, followed by New York State.
According to statistics compiled by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, more than 653,100 people were homeless across the United States in January this year.
Compared with a year ago, the number of homeless people increased by 70,650, or 12%, and also set a record since relevant data began to be collected in 2007.
The report shows that although African Americans make up only 13% of the U.S. population, they account for 37% of all homeless people.
The report points out that the largest increase in the number of homeless people between 2022 and 2023 will be in the Hispanic population, with an increase of 39,106 people, equivalent to 28%.
The report also mentioned that the number of families experiencing homelessness with their children also increased by 16%, reversing a downward trend since 2012.
Among the more than 653,100 homeless people in January this year, 60% lived in shelters or other temporary accommodation, and 40% lived in “places unfit for human habitation.”
According to the report, California has the largest homeless population with 181,399 people, followed by New York State with 103,200 people, Florida with 30,756 people, Washington State with 28,036 people, and Texas with 27,377 people. and Oregon 20,142.
According to experts, factors such as poverty, mental illness, drug addiction and housing shortages are fueling the homeless crisis in the United States.
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge said the data underscored the “urgent need” to support effective solutions to help people exit homelessness quickly and prevent them from becoming homeless in the first place, the Associated Press reported. For homeless people.
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