US homelessness up 12% to highest reported level as rents soar and coronavirus pandemic aid lapses
The United States has experienced a 12% increase in homelessness. Federal officials pointed to soaring rents and a winding down of pandemic aid for housing.
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Within the overall rise, homelessness among individuals rose by nearly 11%, among veterans by 7.4% and among families with children by 15.5%. People who identify as Black make up about 13% of the U.S. population but comprised 37% of all people experiencing homelessness. People who identify as Hispanic or Latino make up about 19% of the population but comprised about 33% of those experiencing homelessness. Also, more than a quarter of the adults experiencing homelessness were over age 54.
And people wonder why people are not or waiting to have kids.
I wonder why the Hispanic population is so disproportionately homeless. Maybe because they're new to the country and lack a family and friend network?
Yeah wondering how many of those people are legal. If not many, then 100% the case. If Legal could be same reason as Black people?
Well even legal immigrants often lack the same support networks as citizens, since they are new to the country.
Very valid. Be nice if they gathered more info.
