The United States experienced an 18.1% increase in homelessness in 2024, according to a report released by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
This significant rise was attributed to a combination of factors, including a lack of affordable housing, natural disasters, and an unprecedented surge in illegal immigration.
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The federally required homelessness count, conducted in January, revealed that over 770,000 Americans were homeless.
This figure, which HUD acknowledged as a baseline estimate, excludes individuals temporarily staying with friends or family due to the inability to afford their own housing.
The increase follows a 12% rise in homelessness in 2023, which HUD previously linked to high rent costs and the expiration of pandemic-related housing assistance.
Many of those affected last year were experiencing homelessness for the first time.
The 2024 data equates to approximately 23 out of every 10,000 Americans experiencing homelessness.
The report also noted racial disparities, with black Americans disproportionately represented among the homeless population.
The Biden administration’s study found a 40% increase in family homelessness nationwide, with some of the most severe impacts seen in cities experiencing a significant influx of illegal aliens.
Family homelessness more than doubled in 13 cities, including Denver, Chicago, and New York City. In contrast, other communities saw an 8% increase.
On a single night in 2024, more than 150,000 children were recorded as homeless, representing a 33% increase compared to the previous year.
The surge in illegal immigration under the Biden administration played a central role in the homelessness crisis, according to HUD data.
Migrants granted temporary legal status were identified as contributing to the strain on housing resources in several urban areas.
Natural disasters also had a significant impact, with thousands of Americans rendered homeless for the first time.
The devastating wildfires in Maui left over 5,000 Hawaiians living in temporary shelters during the count, highlighting the intersection of environmental and housing challenges.
Adrianne Todman, HUD’s Deputy Secretary, reiterated the administration’s commitment to addressing homelessness, stating, “No American should face homelessness, and the Biden-Harris Administration is committed to ensuring every family has access to the affordable, safe, and quality housing they deserve.”
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reports that homelessness is up 18% this year.
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Todman emphasized the importance of “evidence-based efforts to prevent and end homelessness,” but the numbers highlight the administration’s ongoing challenges in addressing the crisis.
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Renee Willis, interim CEO of the National Low Income Housing Coalition, pointed to systemic underinvestment in housing as a key driver of the crisis. “Increased homelessness is the tragic, yet predictable, consequence of underinvesting in the resources and protections that help people find and maintain safe, affordable housing,” Willis said.
The homelessness crisis continues to affect urban and rural areas across the nation, with many calling for immediate solutions to the intersecting issues of affordable housing shortages, migrant influxes, and disaster recovery.
The Biden-Harris administration faces mounting pressure to implement policies that address the root causes of homelessness while providing immediate relief to affected families.
Source: https://www.rvmnews.com/2024/12/homelessness-soars-in-bidens-final-year-in-the-white-house-watch/
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