Homelessness and health in the United States
Statistics report about the health of those experiencing homelessness in the United States
This report presents facts and figures about the health of those experiencing homelessness in the United States. Homelessness increases the risk of poor physical and mental health outcomes, and often makes it more difficult to access health care. Furthermore, those already suffering from physical and mental health conditions, as well as substance abuse disorder, are at increased risk of becoming homeless, with homelessness often then exacerbating these health conditions. This report specifically takes a look at the health of the homeless populations in California, New York, and Washington, the states with some of the highest numbers of homeless people in the United States. Included in the report are figures on common physical and mental health conditions among those experiencing homelessness in these states, as well as data on deaths among this population.
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Homelessness and health in the United States
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English
Released
2024
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Table of contents
Overview
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Share of Americans who think homelessness is a serious problem U.S. 2022, by party
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Estimated number of homeless people in the U.S. 2007-2025
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Number of homeless people in the U.S. 2025, by state
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Rate of homelessness in the U.S. 2025, by state
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Number of homeless people in the U.S. 2025, by race
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Share of homeless individuals in the U.S. 2024, by gender
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U.S. people experiencing homelessness 2023, by type and sheltered status
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Homeless people with chronic substance abuse problems U.S. 2025, by sheltered status
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Special populations served by health centers in U.S. 2022
California
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Health-related reasons homeless adults in California left last housing 2022
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Share of homeless adults in California with fair or poor health 2022, by age
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Share of homeless adults in California with select chronic health conditions 2022
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Share of homeless adults in California who currently have mental health issues 2022
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Share of homeless adults in California who ever had mental health issues 2022
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Share of homeless adults in California who currently regularly used drugs 2022
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Share of homeless adults in California who ever regularly used drugs 2022
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Time since last health care visit among homeless adults in California 2022
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Health insurance coverage among homeless adults in California 2022
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Number of deaths among homeless people in Los Angeles County from 2014-2020
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Mortality rate among homeless people in Los Angeles County from 2014-2019
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Deaths among homeless people pre- and post-COVID-19, in L.A. by cause of death
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Share of overdose deaths among homeless people pre- and post-COVID-19 in L.A. by drug
New York
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Most common health issues among adults living in shelters in New York City in 2022
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Main medical conditions among children living in shelters in New York City in 2022
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Most common mental health issues among adults living in shelters, New York City, 2022
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Main mental health conditions among children living in shelters, New York City, 2022
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Deaths among homeless people in New York City from 2005 to 2022, by reporting agency
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Deaths among homeless people in New York City from 2021 to 2022, by location of death
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Leading causes of death among homeless persons in New York City 2021-2022
Washington
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Health-related reasons for homelessness in King County, Washington 2020
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Health conditions among homeless persons in King County, Washington 2020
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Health conditions among homeless veterans in King County, Washington, 2020
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Health conditions among homeless youth and young adults, King County, Washington 2020
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Health conditions among homeless persons in King County, Washington, 2020, by shelter
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Number of deaths among homeless people in King County, Washington 2012-2021
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Share of deaths among homeless in King County, Washington from 2012 to 2021, by age
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Share of deaths among homeless in King County, Washington 2012-2021 by location
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Share of deaths among homeless in King County, Washington 2012-2021, by cause
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Share of overdose deaths in King County, Washington 2019-2024, by housing status
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