11301, et seq. The McKinney definition of homelessness serves large, urban communities, where tens of thousands of people are literally homeless. However, it may prove problematic for those persons who are homeless in areas of the country, such as rural areas, where there are few shelters. Persons living in poverty are most at risk of becoming homeless, and demographic groups who are more likely to experience poverty are also more likely to experience homelessness. Recent demographic statistics are summarized below.
Most studies show that single homeless adults are more likely to be male than female.
For more information, see Homeless Families with Children . Like the total U.S. population, the ethnic makeup of homeless populations varies according to geographic location. For more information, see Domestic Violence and Homelessness . For more information, see Homeless Veterans . For more information, see Mental Illness and Homelessness .