STATISTICS
These are current numbers and percentages for studies taken in the U.S.:
- *"As many as 3.5 million people are homeless each year, more than 1 million being children.
*Each day, there are about 300,000 homeless children on the streets" (Top).
- *"13.2% of the U.S. are in poverty
- *1 in 7 are coming close or have faced hunger.
- *3.5 million people in the U.S. are homeless.
- *35% of the homeless are families with children.
- *25% are under 18.
- *30% have been through domestic violence
- *20-25% have a mental illness" (Homelessness in America, The).
- *"20% of the homeless are addicted to drugs and/ or alcohol.
- *The current minimum wage is worth 27% less than it was in 1968" ( Homelessness in America, National)
- "After a study in 2003, these were the percentage results for 25 major cities.
- *41% single men,
*14% single women,
- *40% families,
- *5% under 18" (Homelessness).
*Each day, there are about 300,000 homeless children on the streets" (Top).
*14% single women,