: This population includes veterans (8% of homeless adults), students (1.2 million in the 2021-22 school year), and a rapidly growing number of infants and toddlers.
: Contrary to stereotypes, a significant portion of this population is employed. Studies show that 53% of people in shelters and 40% of those unsheltered worked at least part-time during the year they were observed. The Human Toll: Health and Dignity homeless
: California, New York, and Washington report the highest populations. : This population includes veterans (8% of homeless
