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According to the recent Annual Homelessness Assessment Report released by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), on a single night in January 2022, there were 582,462 individuals experiencing homelessness in America, an increase of approximately 2,000 people since the last complete census. Security.org’s team of industry experts, a company that simplifies home security and personal safety, has analyzed the report and provided a comprehensive breakdown of the issue.
The data report shows that about 30% of individuals without homes are experiencing chronic patterns of homelessness, defined as being without a home for more than 12 months or experiencing extended periods of homelessness over the past three years. Furthermore, most states have seen an increase in their homeless population since 2019, with four states experiencing more than a 100% increase.
Additionally, the report found that 60% of individuals experiencing homelessness are male, while unsheltered homelessness rose by 5% among women and girls. It also revealed that more than 25% of individuals experiencing homelessness were with their families and children.
The results paint a worrying picture for the future of America, as it grapples with the increasing homeless population and stymies the worsening factors that lead to homelessness. This highlights the urgent need for effective and comprehensive solutions to address the humanitarian crisis plaguing the country.
Despite the overall increase in homelessness, there has been a significant reduction in homelessness among military veterans. The report states that homelessness in this population declined by 11% over the past two years and has been halved since 2010.
Security.org is a company that utilizes cutting-edge research to educate, empower, and inspire individuals to stay safe. They have used the report to raise awareness about the issue of homelessness in America and are committed to working towards finding solutions to this pressing problem. The full report and findings can be found on the company’s website, https://www.security.org/resources/homeless-statistics/.
