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In January 2005, an estimated 744,313 people experienced homelessness.
* 56 percent of homeless people counted were living in shelters and transitional housing and, shockingly, 44 percent were unsheltered.
* 59 percent of homeless people counted were single adults and 41 percent were persons living in families.
* In total, 98,452 homeless families were counted.
* 23 percent of homeless people were reported as chronically homeless, which, according to HUD’s definition, means that they are homeless for long periods or repeatedly and have a disability.
* A number of states had high rates of homelessness, including Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Washington State. In addition, Washington, DC had a high rate of homeless people.
* 56 percent of homeless people counted were living in shelters and transitional housing and, shockingly, 44 percent were unsheltered.
* 59 percent of homeless people counted were single adults and 41 percent were persons living in families.
* In total, 98,452 homeless families were counted.
* 23 percent of homeless people were reported as chronically homeless, which, according to HUD’s definition, means that they are homeless for long periods or repeatedly and have a disability.
* A number of states had high rates of homelessness, including Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Washington State. In addition, Washington, DC had a high rate of homeless people.
