Homelessness in US at record high levels: HUD

According to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s annual assessment report, overall homelessness in America rose by 18% in 2024.

The report found more than 770,000 people were experiencing homelessness on a single night in January. Nearly 150,000 children experienced homelessness on a single night in 2024, a 33% increase from 2023.

The number of homeless older Americans also rose, with more than 140,000 people over the age of 55 going unhoused in the U.S. this year. Nearly half of these older Americans reported living in places not meant for humans.