The number of homeless people in the U.S. has reached an all-time high

The number of homeless people in the United States has reached a historic high. This was reported by Bloomberg on December 27, citing a report from the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden.

"Homelessness in the United States has soared to its highest level since the federal government began monitoring the situation nearly 20 years ago, driven by high rents and a lack of affordable options, as well as an influx of migrants seeking asylum on the U.S. border with Mexico," the agency informed.

It is specified that in January 2024, almost 772 thousand people were recognized as homeless, an 18% increase from the previous year, which also set a record for the number of homeless people nationwide. This includes more than 80,000 families with children, a number that has risen sharply, up 39% since 2023.

Meanwhile, homelessness among veterans has dropped nearly 8% since 2023 and more than 55% since 2010.

Earlier, on Sept. 21, the WSJ reported a near-record number of homeless people in the U.S. in 2024. According to homeless advocates, rising housing prices and high rents have forced families out of their homes, especially after aid was cut off during the pandemic.

On April 28, it was reported that the number of working-age men in the U.S. has declined, causing many of them to struggle financially, may lose self-esteem and face mental health issues. In addition, the "opioid epidemic" in the U.S. has also caused many men to be unable to work in recent decades.

In December 2023, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released a report showing that the number of homeless people in the country in 2022 exceeded 650,000 and broke a historical record. The Ministry attributed this to the increase in rents for housing, and the population due to the level of wages can not afford to rent houses.