Homelessness Crisis Scale
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The US homeless population has reached 653,000, comparable to Luxembourg's entire population, with a significant spike in 2023 and only 60% in shelters.
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New York City leads with 88,000+ homeless, exacerbated by an influx of 100,000 migrants from countries like Colombia, Venezuela, and Chad.
Economic Factors
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San Francisco's homelessness (7,582 individuals) stems from exorbitant living costs, making it one of the world's priciest cities.
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Seattle's tech-fueled economy has created a stark wealth gap, resulting in the third-largest homeless population (14,140 individuals) in the US.
Regional Challenges
- Phoenix, Arizona (9,642 homeless) faces an urgent need for solutions alongside a devastating opioid epidemic claiming over 2,000 Arizona resident lives.