Homelessness & Housing Inequity

70% of people experiencing homelessness are individuals, and 30% are families

~15% of people experiencing homelessness are chronically homeless (homeless for more than a year, with a disabling condition)

60% male, 40% female, about 1% trans/gender non-conforming

California has the most people experiencing homelessness in the U.S. (NY is a distant second)

1 in 16 children will experience homelessness by age six

20 to 40% of homeless youth identify as LGBTQ+

African Americans are about 13% of the general population but are about 40% of the homeless population in America

Poor health can be both a cause and result of homelessness

Structures like poles, armrests on benches, and more are used to discourage homelessness but doesn't help people experiencing homelessness

Evictions, growing housing crisis, disabilities, addiction, and escaping abusive households are main causes of homelessness

Falling behind on rent is usually the step right before homelessness

Historical redlining is the systemic denial of bank loans and government aid to residents of specific neighborhoods, which has caused current housing inequities

The racial wage gap is growing, which causes more housing disparities

There are not nearly enough homes built in America, so more homes need to be built, but not replacing apartments in low-income areas