Superpower America Revealed, Country’s Homeless Number Hits Record High, Find Out Why – We Are the Homeless 2024 Report The number of people experiencing homelessness in the US reaches a new record in 2024, says report

Washington: The number of homeless people in America, which is considered a superpower, has reached a record level this year (2024). This was revealed by a report issued by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Factors such as rising housing affordability, stagnant wages for middle- and low-income families, and systemic racism are blamed for this situation, as are natural disasters, increased migration, and homelessness prevention programs launched during the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. 19, this situation increases the problem. There has been an alarming increase in rates of homelessness among children, especially those from the black community. But the good news is that homelessness among veterans has dropped to record levels.

What does the HUD report say about homelessness in America?

According to HUD’s annual report, an estimated 771,480 people were homeless on a single night in the United States in January 2024. This number is 18 percent higher than in 2023. This means that for every 10,000 people in the country, about 23 are homeless. shelter. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, the median rent in January 2024 was 20 percent higher than it was in January 2021.

In addition to rising housing affordability, the report also identified “stagnant wages and the persistent effects of systemic racism among middle- and low-income families as major causes of homelessness. Other factors include natural disasters, increased migration, and COVID-19.” This includes ending homelessness prevention programs launched during the COVID-19 pandemic.

What did the head of HUD say?

“Although this data is nearly a year old and does not reflect the situation we are seeing now, it is important that we continue to build on evidence-based efforts to prevent and end homelessness,” HUD Chief Adrienne Todman said in a statement. “.

150,000 children were exposed to homelessness in one night

Nearly 150,000 children experienced homelessness on a single night this year – a 33 percent increase from 2023, the report said. The largest increase in homelessness was observed among children under 18 between 2023 and 2024. People who identify as Black, African American or African are also overrepresented among the homeless population, the report said. While blacks make up 12% of the US population, they make up 32% of the homeless.