A survey of 920 homeless adults and 153 homeless children in Richmond, Virginia found the following: Most were single African American males around 43 years old, with over half having only a high school education or less. Over 70% had served time in jail or prison, with over 60% having felony convictions. Approximately one-third had experienced domestic violence or had a disability, mental health problem, or substance abuse issue. Slightly over half had lived in Richmond for 5 years or more.