Estimated number of homeless veterans in the U.S. by shelter status 2007-2023

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Veera Korhonen,
Sep 5, 2024

In 2023, about 15,507 homeless veterans in the United States were estimated to be living outside a homeless shelter. In comparison, 20,067 homeless veterans were estimated to be living inside a homeless shelter in that year. 

Estimated number of homeless veterans in the United States from 2007 to 2023, by sheltered status

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February 2024

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United States

Survey time period

2007 to 2023

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The number of homeless people is based on point in time estimates, unduplicated one-night estimates of sheltered and unsheltered homeless populations. They are carried out nationwide during the last 10 days of January of each year by Continuums of Care (CoC).
Values prior to 2009 taken from previous reports. *Data for 2021 does not include veterans experiencing unsheltered homelessness due to COVID-19 pandemic-related disruptions.

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