Beggers in street of new york 2019
According to the most recent data available from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), in 2019, there were approximately 53,000 people experiencing homelessness on any given night in New York City. This number includes both sheltered and unsheltered individuals.
Here are some additional statistics on homelessness in New York City in 2019:
- Sheltered homelessness: 34,000 people were staying in shelters on any given night in 2019.
- Unsheltered homelessness: 19,000 people were living on the streets, in parks, or in other places not meant for human habitation.
- Family homelessness: 15,000 families with children were experiencing homelessness in 2019.
- Veteran homelessness: 1,500 veterans were experiencing homelessness in 2019.
- Chronically homeless individuals: 12,000 people had been homeless for at least a year and had a disability or chronic condition.
- Homeless youth: 1,500 young people aged 18-24 were experiencing homelessness in 2019.
It's worth noting that these numbers are likely undercounts, as they only reflect data from official shelters and do not account for people who are homeless but not in shelters.
As for the demographics of homeless individuals in New York City, in 2019:
- Racial breakdown: 44% of homeless individuals were African American, 34% were Hispanic, 14% were white, and 8% were of other races.
- Age breakdown: 44% of homeless individuals were between the ages of 25-44, 26% were between 18-24, 15% were between 45-54, and 15% were 55 or older.
- Gender breakdown: 55% of homeless individuals were male, 45% were female.
These statistics are based on data from the 2019 Point-in-Time Count, which is an annual count of homeless individuals conducted by the New York City Department of Homeless Services.