Facts About Homelessness in LA
- There are approximately 73,000 homeless men and women in Los Angeles. An additional 10,000 are children. (1)
- Los Angeles is America's wealthiest county, with over 250,000 millionaires; it is also the nation's homeless capital with 1 in 4 children living in poverty. (2)
- Of the four major race/ethnic groups, African Americans make up over 50% of the homeless population; 24% of the homeless are Latino, followed by whites at 19%, multi-race at 4%, American Indian or Alaskan Native at 2% and Asian Pacific Islanders at just 1%. (2)
- Homelessness is throughout the County, not only in downtown Los Angeles. In San Fernando Valley, there are approximately 6,400 homeless residents, Antelope Valley has over 1,800 and Glendale, Long Beach and Pasadena having over 5,000. (2)
(1) Source: LA Homeless Services Authority, Homelessness Count 2007
(2) Source: United Way of Greater Los Angeles
