Homeless Statistics (continued...)

Homeless Statistics - for homeless children

Among the number of homeless people, over one million are homeless children. Homelessness is epidemic and the number of homeless people and homeless children increase every year.

Homeless statistics in America - demographic of homeless people statistics in America

There are no definite homeless statistics, all numbers are estimates of homeless statistics.

• About 30 percent of homeless people are families with children.
• About 50 percent of homeless people are single men.
• About 14 percent of homeless people are single women.
• About 20-30 percent of homeless people are employed.
• About 40 percent of homeless people are veterans.
• About 30 percent of homeless people are children without families.

Homeless statistics on homeless shelters statistics

The New York City homeless shelters system houses more than 5,000 homeless people families. Of these homeless people housed by the homeless shelters, 13,000 are homeless children and half of these homeless children are under six years of age.