The document outlines key statistics about homelessness in the United States, including that between 250,000 to 3.5 million people experience homelessness annually, with 41% of the homeless population consisting of families and children making up 15% of all homeless individuals. Additionally, it notes that in New York City specifically there are 30,000 homeless people total, with 10,000 being children.

1. HOMELESSNESS

2. 250,000 - 3.5 Million (most recent census counted over 280,000)

3. 15% are children

4. 41% of the homeless are families

5. There are 30,000 homeless in NYC. 10,000 of them are children

6. 13% are single women

7. 41% are single men

8. 5% are unaccompanied children

9. 68% of all homeless are male

10. 39% are mentally ill

11. 40% are black

12. 11% are Hispanic

13. 30 - 45% are veterans

14. 33% have been in drug/alcohol rehab.

15. 48% are substance abusers

16. 9% have AIDS or AIDS-related diseases

17. 44% of homeless people work.

18. 20% have been in a mental hospital (From 1955 - 1990 the population of mental hospitals declined from 558,922 to 92,059)

19. From 1974 - 1983 there was a 50% increase in people living below the poverty level but a 20% decrease in low-income housing. By 1985 demand exceeded supply by 100%. The problem has only grown since then.