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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homelessness_in_the_United_States
As many as 3.5 million people experience homelessness in a given year (1% of the entire U.S. population or 10% of its poor), and about 842,000 people in any given week.[24][25] Most were homeless temporarily. The chronically homeless population (those with repeated episodes or who have been homeless for long periods) fell from 175,914 in 2005 to 123,833 in 2007.[7]
Familial composition[26]
23% are families with children—the fastest growing segment.
51.3% are single males.
24.7% are single females.
5% are minors unaccompanied by adults.
1.37 million (or 39%) of the total homeless population are children under the age of 18.[26]
Marital status[26]
24% are married.
76% are single.
67.5% are single males within the single percentage.
32.5% are single females within the single percentage.
Ethnicity[26]
49% are African American (over-represented 5x compared to 11% of general population).
35% are Caucasian (under-represented 0.46x compared to 75% of general population).
13% are Hispanic (1.3x compared to 10% of general population).
2% are Native American (2x compared to 1% of general population).
1% are Asian-American (under-represented 0.25x compared to 4% of general population).
Health-concerns.[24]
22% are considered to have serious mental illnesses, or are disabled.
30% have substance abuse problems.
3% report having HIV/AIDS.
26% report acute health problems other than HIV/AIDS such as tuberculosis, pneumonia, or sexually transmitted infections.
46% report chronic health conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or cancer.
55% report having no health insurance (compared to 27% of general population).
58% report having trouble getting enough food to eat.
Education[27]
38% have less than a High School diploma.
34% have a High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
28% have more than a High School education.
Employment[27]
44% report having worked in the past week.
13% have regular jobs.
50% receive less than $300 per month as income.
70% work on street corners, pan-handling or prostituting themselves.
Location.[24]
71% reside in central cities.
21% are in suburbs.
9% are in rural areas.
Duration[28]
80% of those who experience homelessness do so for less than 3 weeks. They typically have more personal, social, or economic resources to draw upon.
10% are homeless for up to two months. They cite lack of available or affordable housing as responsible for the delay.
10% are so called "chronic" and remain without housing for extended periods of time on a frequent basis. They typically struggle with mental illness, substance abuse, or both.