US homelessness hits new record in 2024: report
The number of people in the United States experiencing homelessness reached a new record this year, with lingering inflation and high housing prices among likely drivers, a government report said Friday.
Report: Homelessness reaches new record high amid affordable housing crunch
The United States saw an increase of about 18% in homelessness this year, a new record high, according to a federal report.
A new report shows record levels of homelessness across the country
Homelessness in the United States has soared to record-breaking levels, and Pittsburgh advocates don't see the crisis slowing anytime soon.
Homelessness rises to a record level in America
Between 2023 and 2024 homelessness increased by 18%, to roughly 771,000 people. That is nearly as many people as live in North Dakota. The vast majority of the uptick comes from people living in shelters—picture hotel rooms or rows of cots—rather than sleeping rough,
Migrant crisis added to record-level US homelessness: HUD
Sanctuary cities saw homelessness rates jump thanks in part to a surge of migrants being sent from the southern border.
Data shows homelessness in US at record high levels | Morning in America
New data from the Department of Housing and Urban Development shows the number of people experiencing homelessness hit a record high in 2024. Overall homeless rose by about 18% this year, with children experiencing homelessness at almost double that rate.
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US homelessness up 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many people
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Homelessness hit a record high in the US this year
Homelessness in the United States soared to the highest level on record, according to government data released Friday.
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Homelessness Surged 18% in 2023 as Criminalization Takes Center Stage
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Homelessness Rose 18% in the Past Year, HUD Report Shows
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Homelessness in US has doubled under Biden
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An 18% Rise In Homelessness In The United States, Reports Latest Annual Data
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reported a record 18% rise in homelessness over the past year, driven by factors such as unaffordable housing, high inflation, systemic racism, ...
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Democrats are to blame for record homelessness
The United States has hit a record number of homeless people, and Democratic policies are the primary reason why.