The Homeless Population in USA Map provides a state-by-state overview of the estimated number of people experiencing homelessness based on the latest available 2024 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count data. It highlights the distribution of homelessness across all 50 states using color-coded categories, making it easy to identify regions with the highest and lowest homeless populations. California and New York report the largest homeless populations, followed by Washington, Florida, Texas, and Oregon. Many Midwestern and Great Plains states have comparatively lower numbers. This map is a valuable resource for students, researchers, policymakers, journalists, and anyone interested in understanding homelessness trends in the United States. Use this detailed reference map to compare state-level data, analyze regional patterns, and gain insights into one of the nation's most significant social challenges.
| State | Homeless Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| California | 1,87,084 |
| New York | 1,58,019 |
| Washington | 31,554 |
| Florida | 30,756 |
| Texas | 27,900 |
| Oregon | 22,875 |
| Massachusetts | 21,140 |
| Illinois | 18,836 |
| Colorado | 18,715 |
| Arizona | 14,812 |
| Pennsylvania | 13,199 |
| New Jersey | 12,680 |
| Georgia | 12,046 |
| Ohio | 11,759 |
| Hawaii | 11,637 |
| North Carolina | 11,626 |
| Minnesota | 10,522 |
| Tennessee | 8,747 |
| Nevada | 8,604 |
| Michigan | 8,206 |
| Virginia | 7,808 |
| Maryland | 6,494 |
| Connecticut | 5,765 |
| Missouri | 5,480 |
| Indiana | 5,449 |
| New Mexico | 5,069 |
| Wisconsin | 4,861 |
| South Carolina | 4,280 |
| Alabama | 4,223 |
| Louisiana | 4,220 |
| Kentucky | 4,130 |
| Utah | 3,971 |
| Oklahoma | 3,808 |
| Vermont | 3,386 |
| Nebraska | 3,246 |
| Arkansas | 2,762 |
| New Hampshire | 2,761 |
| Idaho | 2,678 |
| Iowa | 2,638 |
| Kansas | 2,611 |
| Maine | 2,606 |
| Rhode Island | 2,442 |
| Montana | 2,394 |
| Alaska | 2,150 |
| Delaware | 1,407 |
| West Virginia | 1,375 |
| Mississippi | 1,196 |
| South Dakota | 1,017 |
| North Dakota | 760 |
| Wyoming | 615 |