Homelessness in the U.S. jumped to record level in 2023

Homelessness in the U.S. jumped to record level in 2023, per Axios.

Homelessness has seen a nationwide increase of approximately 12% since the previous year, affecting various household types, as reported by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The annual count conducted in January revealed that around 653,100 individuals experienced homelessness on a single night in 2023. This marks the highest number reported since data collection began in 2007. Notably, Black, African, and Indigenous populations were disproportionately represented among those experiencing homelessness.

While Black people constituted 13% of the U.S. population, they comprised 37% of the homeless population and 50% of homeless individuals in families with children. Asian and Asian American people witnessed a significant 40% increase in homelessness, totaling 11,574, while Hispanic and Latino individuals experienced a 28% rise to 179,336 in 2023.

Families with children faced a 16% increase in homelessness, accounting for approximately 28% of the homeless population. Unaccompanied youth comprised 22% of individuals under 25 experiencing homelessness.