Mapped: America's Homeless Population by State

Key Takeaways

• California—also the most populous state—has the largest homeless population in the country, at more than 187,000 people in January, 2024.
• While total counts tend to mirror total population demographics there are exceptions like: New York (#2nd in homelessness, #4th by total population), Washington (3rd by homelessness, 13th by total population), and Massachusetts (5th by homelessness, 16th by total population).