Homeless Population by State

In 2022, Alaska's homeless population was recorded to be 2,320, placing it 40th in the nation on the basis of the total homeless population. This issue in Alaska has seen a notable increase, with a 19% growth in homelessness since 2020, the 10th highest increase among U.S states. This reflects a continuing pattern, as there has been a striking 41.3% increase in homelessness since 2007, marking Alaska as the 5th highest for this metric. With a rate of 31.7 homeless individuals per 10,000 people, Alaska finds itself in the 8th position nationwide. However, the state's unsheltered homeless rate is 15.4%, considerably lower than in many states, ranking it as 35th in the U.S.

Arizona shows notable figures in its homelessness metrics for 2022. The state has the 8th highest homeless population in the U.S., totaling 13,553 individuals. This population hasn't remained static, with a considerable increase of 23.4% since 2020, marking the state at the 8th position for homelessness change within only two years. On a broader range, however, the state has seen a decrease in homelessness by -7.50% compared to 2007 numbers, standing as the 24th among the states during this longer period. The data reveals that for every 10,000 residents, approximately 18.6 individuals are experiencing homelessness, ranking Arizona 12th in the nation. It's significant to note that a high proportion of 59.2% of these individuals are unsheltered, which is the 5th highest unsheltered rate in the U.S.

Arkansas ranks 36th among US states in terms of its homeless population in 2022, with 2,459 individuals experiencing homelessness. The homelessness rate has increased by 3.9% since 2020, putting the state at 23rd in the nation for this metric. However, it's important to note a long-term decline; since 2007, the state has seen a 35.9% decrease in homelessness, the 39th highest reduction nationwide. With a rate of 8.1 homeless individuals per 10,000 people, Arkansas ranks 40th in homelessness per capita. The state also has a significant unsheltered homeless rate at 52.7%, making it the 7th highest in this aspect. This data underscores the need for continued attention and resources to address homelessness in Arkansas.

In 2022, California has been reported as having the highest homeless population in the country, with a disheartening figure of 171,521 homeless individuals. This number is not static as exhibited by an increase of 6.2% in homelessness from the year 2020 alone, placing California at the 18th spot for states with the highest increase. Looking further back, the state has experienced an even steeper rise in homelessness, with an alarming upsurge of 23.4% since 2007, making it the 8th state with the highest increment in homelessness within this period. The gravity of the homelessness issue in California is further underlined when considering the per capita rate, with 43.7 out of every 10,000 residents being homeless - the highest rate in the United States. Moreover, the high prevalence of unsheltered homeless rate is a pressing issue, with a disturbing 67.3% of the homeless population living without proper shelter, the highest unsheltered rate among all states in the U.S.

As of 2022, Colorado's homeless population ranks 13th in the United States with a total of 10,397 individuals experiencing homelessness. There has been a slight increase in homelessness from 2020, about 5.6%, placing it at 21st in terms of growth rate nationwide. Interestingly, there has been a notable reduction in homelessness over the long-term with a fall of nearly 26.9% since 2007, ranking it 34th for most significant decrease. The state's homelessness per capita stands at 17.9 per 10,000 people, placing Colorado at 13th in this category. The overall unsheltered homeless rate in Colorado is 30.1%, placing the state at 18th highest nationwide.

As of 2022, Connecticut displays a rather moderate count of homelessness compared to other states, with a population of 2,930 homeless individuals, placing it 33rd in the U.S. In terms of change, the state saw a minimal 0.9% increase in homelessness from 2020 to 2022, ranking 27th nationally for this rise. Encouragingly though, over a longer period, Connecticut recorded a significant decrease in homelessness of 34.6% since 2007, ranking 38th among all states for this reduction. The proportion of homeless individuals in Connecticut, at 8.1 people per 10,000, is relatively low and positions the state 39th in the country. Moreover, the state has been successful in tackling unsheltered homelessness, with just 10% of the homeless population living without shelter, resulting in it being ranked 42nd in the nation for the unsheltered homeless rate.

In 2022, Delaware recorded a homeless population of 2,369, placing the state at rank 39 in the United States. However, the state has seen a notable rise in homelessness within recent years - the population has increased by 103.3% since 2020, making it the 4th highest increase across the country. Going back further, there has been an alarming 123.3% increase in homelessness since 2007, a rate that has Delaware marked as the 3rd largest increase nationally. Delaware's homelessness rate per capita is also significant, at 23.6 homeless individuals per 10,000 people, making it 10th highest in this metric. On a brighter note, only 6.5% of the state's homeless population is unsheltered - the 46th lowest rate in the US, implying a relatively successful sheltering system.

In 2022, Florida ranks third for highest homeless populations in the U.S., with a total of 25,959 individuals. However, the state has made significant strides in combating homelessness in recent years, seeing a decrease of 5.6% from 2020 levels, and a remarkable reduction of 46% compared to 2007, placing it in the 37th and 47th positions respectively for change in homelessness. Furthermore, its rate of homelessness, at 11.9 per 10,000 people, is significantly lower than some other states with high homeless populations, ranking 21st in the U.S. However, the state's unsheltered homeless rate, standing at 45.2%, is cause for concern, as it ranks 11th highest in the U.S.

As of 2022, Georgia reported a homeless population of 10,689 individuals, making it the 10th highest in the United States. Despite this significant number, the state has seen a 4.4% increase in homelessness from 2020, positioning it 22nd in terms of yearly growth in homelessness. On a brighter note, the state has experienced a substantial 45.6% decrease in homelessness since 2007, representing the 46th most significant reduction nationwide. When assessed per capita, with 9.9 homeless individuals per 10,000 people, Georgia ranks 27th. However, a concerning statistic is the unsheltered homeless rate, where Georgia is the 8th highest, with 51.8% of its homeless population living without proper shelter.

Hawaii held the 23rd highest homeless population in the United States in 2022, accounting for 5,967 total homeless individuals. However, in an encouraging trend, the state saw a decline in homelessness of 7.6% from 2020, ranking it 39th in terms of reducing homelessness. This decline is also in alignment with a 1.70% decrease from 2007, suggesting longer-term efforts towards managing homelessness. Despite these reductions, homelessness remains relatively high per capita, with 41.4 individuals out of every 10,000 people in the state being homeless- making Hawaii the state with the 4th highest rate of homelessness per capita. Furthermore, 62.7% of the homeless population in Hawaii is unsheltered, the third highest unsheltered rate in the US, emphasizing the need for more accessible shelter options in the state.

In 2022, Idaho was home to 1,998 individuals experiencing homelessness, making it the state with the 42nd largest homeless population in the United States. From 2020 to 2022, the state experienced a 13.7% reduction in homelessness, the 46th highest decrease nationwide. However, since 2007, Idaho's homeless population has grown by 14.2%, the 13th highest increase over the past decade among U.S. states. Despite this growth, when population size is taken into consideration, Idaho ranks 26th in the nation with 10.5 homeless individuals per 10,000 people. Unfortunately, almost half of Idaho's homeless population, 44.4%, is unsheltered, placing the state 13th in the nation for its unsheltered homeless rate.

As of 2022, the homeless population in Illinois stands at 9,212, ranking the state 15th in the country in this regard. However, Illinois has made significant strides in reducing its homeless population, with an 11.7% decrease since 2020, resulting in an overall 40.5% drop in homelessness since 2007. This progress is reflected in the state's relatively low rate of homelessness per capita, which at 7.3 per 10,000 people, ranks 48th in the nation. However, with an unsheltered homeless rate of 20.6%, which ranks 28th among the states, it is clear that Illinois, while making commendable progress, still has work to do in terms of housing its homeless population.

As of 2022, Indiana is home to a homeless population of 5,449 individuals, giving it a relatively moderate ranking of 24th in the United States. Interestingly, the state has experienced a decrease in homelessness by 3.1% from 2020, and a substantial decrease of 25.9% since 2007, situating it as 32nd and 33rd respectively in these categories. With a rate of 8.0 homeless individuals per 10,000 residents, Indiana ranks 42nd in homelessness per capita. Meanwhile, 14.7% of the homeless population in the state remains unsheltered – a concerning figure albeit a relatively low percentage when compared to other states, as it ranks 36th in this category.

As of 2022, Iowa had a relatively low homeless population, with 2,419 individuals experiencing homelessness, ranking it 37th among the states. This data shows a notable decline in the homelessness rate since 2020, with a decrease of 8.6% that places it at 41st in terms of states that managed to reduce their homeless count. Since 2007, this downward trend has been steady, with a decline of 11.5%, ranking it 26th in long-term homelessness reduction. However, the state's homelessness per capita rate is low and stands at 7.6 out of every 10,000 people, placing it 45th in the nation. With regard to unsheltered populations, Iowa has a rate of 16.8% which ranks 31st, meaning despite the overall low numbers, there's still a segment that is particularly vulnerable.

In 2022, Kansas had a homeless population of 2,397, ranking it 38th in the US. This represents a 2.1% decrease in homelessness from 2020, making it 31st among states in change in homelessness. However, since 2007, there has been a 13.5% increase in homelessness in Kansas, which ranks it 14th in the country for homelessness change over the past 15 years. With 8.2 homeless individuals per 10,000 people, Kansas ranks 38th in the country for homelessness rate per capita. Furthermore, Kansas's 29.1% unsheltered homeless rate, though concerning, is comparatively lower than many states, ranking it 19th in the US.

In 2022, the state of Kentucky was home to 3,984 homeless individuals, ranking it as the 28th highest in the country. Notably, the state has made significant progress in decreasing homelessness over the past 15 years, with a remarkable 50.6% reduction in homelessness since 2007, making it the second-best state in the U.S. for reducing homelessness over this period. However, despite these reductions, the rate of homelessness is at 8.8 per 10,000 people, placing it 34th in the nation. Additionally, approximately 27.2% of the homeless population remains unsheltered, ranking the state 21st in the U.S. in this metric.

As of 2022, Louisiana housed a homeless population of 7,373, placing it at number 20 amongst all U.S. states. The state has seen a significant increase in homelessness - a whopping 132.4% change since 2020 ranks it as the second highest in terms of increased homelessness rates across the country. It's clear that this issue has been building for quite some time, as there has been a 34.20% change in homelessness since 2007, making Louisiana rank 7th in this metric. In terms of the homelessness rate per capita, there are 15.9 homeless individuals per 10,000 citizens, which ranks it 14th across the United States. However, the silver lining is that the unsheltered homeless rate - the proportion of the homeless population living on the streets, in abandoned buildings, or in other places unfit for human habitation - stands at 16.8%, marking Louisiana as 32nd in the nation.

In 2022, Maine's homeless population is reported to be 4,411, ranking it 27th in the nation. Since 2020, the state has experienced a notable increase of 110.3% in homelessness, placing it at 3rd position for the largest change in the nation. This builds upon a trend since 2007, when homelessness increased by a significant 67.20%, giving Maine the 4th largest increment in homelessness over that period. Currently, 32.1 out of every 10,000 people in Maine are homeless, ranking it 7th highest per capita. However, it's worth noting that only a small fraction of Maine’s homeless population, 3.7%, is unsheltered, ranking it 49th and thus demonstrating a marked capacity for providing shelter to those affected by homelessness.

In 2022, Maryland recorded a homeless population of 5,349 individuals, ranking 25th in the United States. It's notable that the state has seen significant declines in homelessness over the past years. From 2020, there was a decrease of 15.9% in homelessness, placing Maryland as the 48th state in terms of the rate of increase. Longer-term data from 2007 shows an even steeper decrease of 44.4%, giving it a ranking of 45. Concerning homelessness per capita, there were 8.7 homeless individuals per 10,000 people, ranking 35th. Although these numbers signal improvement, Maryland has work to do in providing shelter for its homeless population, with 16.7% of its homeless population unsheltered, ranking it 33rd nationally on this metric.

In 2022, Massachusetts reported a homeless population of 15,507, making it the state with the seventh highest homeless population in the U.S. However, since 2020, Massachusetts has seen a significant reduction in homelessness at a rate of -13.7%, the fifth largest decrease in the country. Despite this, the state still ranks 17th for its 2.50% increase in homelessness since 2007. The state also has a relatively high homelessness per capita rate with 22.2 homeless individuals per 10,000 people, placing it 11th in the nation. Encouragingly, Massachusetts has one of the lowest rates of unsheltered homeless, at just 7.3%—the sixth lowest in the U.S. This indicates that a majority of those identified as homeless are currently benefiting from some form of shelter or temporary housing.

As of 2022, Michigan had a total homeless population of 8,206, ranking it 17th in the United States. However, the state has seen a decrease in homelessness, experiencing a 5% drop since 2020, and an impressive 71% decrease since 2007, the largest decrease of homelessness in any state during that period. Despite having a fairly high homeless population, the rate of homelessness per capita is relatively low at 8.2 per 10,000 people, placing Michigan at 37th in the nation. The state’s unsheltered homeless rate is also relatively low with only 11% of the homeless population living unsheltered, ranking it at 40. These figures suggest that while Michigan still struggles with homelessness, it has taken significant strides in alleviating this issue over the years.

Minnesota's homelessness data shows a mixed picture for 2022. While the state's homeless population of 7,917 places it 18th overall in the U.S., it also boasts a slight decrease in homelessness from 2020 - a reduction of 0.3%. Despite this, over a longer timeline, there has been an 8.1% increase in homelessness since 2007, which ranks it 15th for this increase nationwide. There are 13.9 homeless individuals out of every 10,000 people in the state, ranking Minnesota at number 19 in this category. It's also crucial to note that 22.3% of Minnesota's homeless population is unsheltered, putting the state at 25th in the U.S. for its unsheltered homeless rate. This data underlines the extent and complexity of the homelessness issue in Minnesota and highlights the importance of ongoing efforts to intervene and provide support.

In 2022, Mississippi had a reported total homeless population of 1,196, earning it the ranking of 48th among the fifty states, indicating a comparatively low overall homeless population. However, the state has seen a significant increase in homelessness from 2020, experiencing a growth rate of 8.0%, the 17th highest change in the U.S. Since 2007, the state has seen a reduction in homelessness, with a decrease of 13.10%, ranking it 28th among the states. Although the state's homelessness per 10,000 people statistic is quite low (4.1, ranking it 50th), Mississippi has an alarmingly high unsheltered homeless rate, with 63.6% of its homeless population without shelter—the second highest rate in the country.

As of 2022, Missouri had a homeless population of 5,992, ranked 22nd in the United States. Over recent years, Missouri has seen progressive improvement in this issue. From 2020, there has been a 8.2% decrease in homelessness, placing it at 40th in terms of homelessness reduction nationwide. Its progress is even more notable when seen from a longer-term perspective: since 2007, Missouri's homeless population has decreased by 4.10%. Additionally, Missouri has a lower than average homelessness rate, with 9.7 out of every 10k people experiencing homelessness, ranking it 29th in the nation. It's also worth noting that out of its total homeless population, 26.7%, or a little over a quarter, are unsheltered, which is also slightly higher than the national average. These statistics remind us that while there are positive developments overall, there still remain areas for improvement in battling homelessness in Missouri.

As of 2022, Montana was home to 1,585 individuals experiencing homelessness, ranking it 44th in the United States for its homeless population size. This figure represents a 2.6% increase from 2020, placing Montana at 24th position nationally for its rate of increase in homelessness. Set against historical data, the state has exhibited a troubling long-term trend -- a 37.8% leap in homelessness since 2007, making Montana 6th highest in the U.S. when it comes to such growth. The state registers 14.4 homeless individuals per 10,000 residents, 18th highest in the nation. Among the homeless population, 18.5% are unsheltered, which positions Montana at rank 29th nationally for its unsheltered homeless rate.

As of 2022, Nebraska's homeless population numbered 2,246, placing it 41st out of all US states in terms of the total number of homeless individuals. This figure represents a decrease of 6.6% from 2020 and a substantial decrease of 36.4% since 2007, suggesting that the state is making significant strides in tackling homelessness. This is further supported by the fact that Nebraska ranks 23rd in terms of homelessness per capita, with 11.4 individuals experiencing homelessness per 10,000 people. However, the state's unsheltered homeless rate, at 9.6%, is the 44th highest nationwide, demonstrating that while the total number of homeless is declining, there's still a proportion who lack access to regular, secure accommodation.

As of 2022, Nevada's homeless population stood at 7,618, placing it at the 19th position nationwide. Significantly, homelessness in the state has risen by 10.4% since 2020, which is the 14th highest rate of increase in the US. However, compared to 2007, there has been an 11.8% reduction in homelessness, ranking Nevada 27th in this aspect. The state records a homelessness rate of 24.2 for every 10,000 residents, making it the 9th highest in terms of homelessness per capita. Equally worth noting is that 46.8% of Nevada's homeless population is unsheltered, earning the state a 10th place ranking for this disconcerting statistic.

In 2022, New Hampshire counted a homeless population of 1,605, ranking it 43rd among all U.S. states. The state has seen a decline in homelessness over recent years, with a 4.2% decrease since 2020, and a significant fall of 28.6% since 2007, putting New Hampshire in 33rd and 35th place respectively for these metrics. Despite these encouraging figures, homelessness remains a concern, with a rate of 11.6 individuals out of every 10,000 people. Furthermore, 20.6% of New Hampshire's homeless population is unsheltered, a figure that places the state in the 27th spot for this grim statistic.

In 2022, New Jersey ranked 16th in the United States, with a total homeless population of 8,752 individuals. Interestingly, the state has seen significantly positive strides in tackling homelessness in the past several years, with a 9.4% decrease since 2020, placing it as the 42nd highest in terms of reductions nationally. Even more impressive, there has been a substantial 49.5% decrease in homelessness since 2007, the 48th largest decrease across the country. The state stands at 30th for homelessness per capita, with 9.4 people out of every 10,000 experiencing homelessness. However, the rate of those unsheltered remains relatively low at 11.2%, making New Jersey 39th in the country in terms of unsheltered homeless rate.

New Mexico has a homeless population of 2,560 as of 2022, ranking it as 35th in the United States. This signifies a decrease of 23.2% from 2020, offering a positive indication for the state's efforts to tackle homelessness and being ranked 50th, meaning it had one of the largest decreases in the country. Since 2007, the homeless population has decreased by 15.1%, marking a consistent improvement over time and placing it mid-range at 29th in the country. However, the state still has a significant rate of homelessness, with 12.1 individuals per 10,000 people experiencing homelessness - a rate that ranks it 20th nationwide. Additionally, 21.6% of the homeless population remains unsheltered, marking it 26th in the nation in this regard. Further efforts are needed to provide suitable housing for these vulnerable individuals.

In 2022, New York had the second highest homeless population in the United States with 74,178 people living on the streets, though this represents an 18.7% decrease from 2020, offering some hope as it is the second largest reduction among all U.S. states. Despite this recent decrease, the state has seen an overall increase of 18.5% in homelessness since 2007, making it the 10th highest increase nationwide. With 37.4 homeless individuals per 10,000 inhabitants, New York ranks fifth in the nation for homelessness per capita. However, a silver lining can be found in the fact that only 5.4% of New York's homeless population is unsheltered, which is the third lowest rate in the U.S., reflecting the state's efforts in providing shelters and temporary residences for those in need.

In 2022, the homeless population in North Carolina stood at 9,352, ranking the state 14th in the U.S. for its population without secure and enduring accommodation. The homelessness rate in North Carolina increased by 1.1% from 2020, placing it 26th in the U.S. for rate of change. Historically, however, the state has seen a decrease in homelessness since 2007, with a 20.5% drop, and currently ranks at 31 for changes over the past 15 years. The state's rate of homelessness per 10,000 individuals is 8.9, one of the lower rates in the country at 33rd out of 50 states. Another concerning statistic is the unsheltered homeless rate in North Carolina which is at 38.6%, ranking the state 15th in the nation.

As of 2022, North Dakota recorded the lowest homeless population in the United States at 610 individuals. This small number, however, represents a 12.8% increase in homelessness from 2020, signifying the 12th highest rise among the states. Intriguingly, compared to 2007, homelessness in the state has decreased by 4.10%, indicating changes in the state's circumstance over time. When adjusted for population, North Dakota has a homelessness rate of 7.9 people per 10,000, ranking it 43rd in the nation. With regards to the housing availability for this particular demographic, the unsheltered homeless rate in the state stands at 13.6%, which is the 37th highest in the country.

In Ohio, the ongoing issue of homelessness is evident with 10,654 individuals recorded without a permanent residence in 2022. This positions the state at number 11 across the U.S in terms of homelessness totals. However, in comparison to the prior year, Ohio saw no change in its homeless population, ranking it 28th in homelessness change nationwide. Over a longer period, from 2007 to 2022, the state saw a decrease in homelessness by 5.4%, placing it at 22nd place in terms of long-term changes. Looking at the ratio of homelessness per capita, Ohio had 9 homeless individuals per 10,000 people, putting it at 32nd ranking nationally. Importantly, 18.3% of Ohio's homeless population is unsheltered, ranking it 30th in the U.S. for this concerning statistic.

As of 2022, Oklahoma has a homeless population of 3,754, ranking it 29th in the U.S. This signifies a decrease in homelessness by 4.5% from 2020 - a change which positions Oklahoma 34th in terms of comparative rates of reduction across states. This downward trend is mirrored in a longer-term statistic, showing a decrease of 11.1% in homelessness since 2007. Yet, the state still ranks 31st in homelessness per capita with 9.4 individuals per 10,000 people being homeless. Lastly, Oklahoma has an unsheltered homeless rate of 35.1%, marking it as 16th highest in the United States.

As of 2022, Oregon is home to a substantial number of people experiencing homelessness, with a population of 17,959, making it the 6th highest in the United States. The state saw a significant 22.5% increase in homelessness from 2020, ranking it 9th for the most significant increase in that period. Despite a relatively modest 2.1% rise in homelessness since 2007, the per capita rate remains high with 42.3 homeless individuals for every 10,000 people, resulting in the 3rd highest rate nationally. Distressingly, a large segment of this population, 61.7%, is unsheltered, which is the 4th highest unsheltered rate across all states. These statistics underline the urgency of addressing homelessness in Oregon with comprehensive and inclusive solutions.

In 2022, Pennsylvania had a significant homeless population, ranking as the 9th highest in the United States at 12,691 individuals. However, the state saw a decrease in homelessness by 5.1% since 2020, marking a significant improvement and placing it as the 36th state for homelessness change. Impressively, this follows a consistent trend of diminishing numbers, with a whopping 21.8% decrease in homelessness since 2007, ranking 32nd in this respective metric. The state's homelessness per capita stands at 9.8 people per 10,000, earning it a ranking of 28th among all states. Furthermore, Pennsylvania has been successful in providing shelter to those experiencing homelessness, with a low unsheltered homeless rate of 12.7%, placing it at 38th for this metric.

In Rhode Island, the recorded homeless population in 2022 was 1,577 people, ranking 45th in the United States. The rate of homelessness has risen considerably, with a 42.8% increase since 2020, making it the 6th highest increase nationwide. The state has also seen a 14.9% increase in homelessness since 2007, positioning it 12th among all states for this specific metric. With respect to its population, Rhode Island has a homelessness rate of 14.4 per 10,000 people, ranking the state at 17th. The unsheltered homelessness rate, however, is considerably lower, with only 15.7% of the homeless population lacking shelter, giving Rhode Island a rank of 34 in this regard.

In 2022, South Carolina reported a homeless population of 3,608, placing it 31st in the United States for homelessness statistics. Distinctively noteworthy is the state's significant reduction in homelessness with a 15.8% decrease since 2020, earning it a rank of 47th for the rate of change. This is in line with a trend of improvement in the state, as suggested by a 36.3% decrease in homelessness since 2007, which ranks South Carolina 40th in this regard. The state also boasts one of the lowest homelessness rates per capita, with 7.0 individuals experiencing homelessness per 10,000 people, earning South Carolina the 49th position in the country. Furthermore, the state had a relatively moderate unsheltered homeless rate of 34.2%, ranking it 17th in the U.S.

As of 2022, South Dakota had a total homeless population of 1,389, making it rank 46th in the United States. However, the state has seen a significant increase in homelessness over the years. Since 2020, the homelessness rate has surged by 31.3%, making South Dakota the 7th highest state in terms of homelessness change. Furthermore, the state has witnessed an alarming 139.90% increase in homelessness since 2007, the 2nd highest rise in the nation. This has resulted in a homelessness rate of 15.5 per 10,000 people, placing it 15th in the U.S. for this metric. South Dakota's unsheltered homeless rate stands at 24.6%, a median ranking compared to the rest of the U.S., placing it at 23rd.

In Tennessee, the homeless population has reached 10,567 in 2022, ranking it as the 12th highest in the United States. Over the last two years, homelessness has spiked by 45.6%, making Tennessee the 5th highest state in terms of increase in homelessness from 2020. In contrast, since 2007, the state has seen a decrease in homelessness by 5.7%, positioning it as the 23rd in the country for this metric. Despite these numbers, the rate of homelessness for every 10,000 individuals in Tennessee is 15.1, placing it 16th among U.S. states. The unsheltered homeless rate is alarmingly high, with 58.0% of homeless individuals living without a consistent roof over their heads - making Tennessee the 6th highest state for this metric in the U.S.

As of 2022, Texas is recorded as the fifth highest state in the US for its homeless population, numbering 24,432 individuals. However, it's noteworthy the Lone Star state has witnessed a decrease of 10.3% in homelessness since 2020, and a substantial decrease of 38.60% since 2007, ranking it 43rd and 42nd in the country respectively for these reductions. When analyzed per capita, Texas sees a rate of 8.3 homeless individuals per 10,000 people, which positions it at 36th in the nation. Additionally, almost half (44.9%) of the homeless population in Texas is unsheltered, ranking the state 12th in the United States for this particular metric.

In 2022, Utah has a homeless population of 3,557 people. This places it at 32nd position among all US states, implying a comparatively better homelessness control. However, Utah experienced an 13.6% increase in the homeless population from 2020, reflecting that the issue is growing, this was the 11th highest increase nationwide. The uptick isn't just new, over the last decade, homelessness has increased by 18.1%, ranking it once again 11th in the country. The state has 10.7 homeless individuals per 10,000, ranking it 25th in the nation for homelessness per capita. Despite all these, Utah has managed to keep a majority of its homeless population sheltered, with only 24.5% comprising the unsheltered homeless.

Despite having a relatively small homeless population of 2,780 in 2022, ranking 34th among US states, Vermont has experienced a troublingly high increase in homelessness over time. In fact, the state has seen the highest increase in homelessness from both 2020 and 2007, with a shocking 150.5% increase since 2020 and an even higher increase of 168.6% since 2007. Though it ranks second in terms of homelessness per capita, with 43.1 homeless individuals per 10,000 people, Vermont presents a unique scenario as it also carries the lowest unsheltered homeless rate in the U.S, at 1.6%. This dichotomy suggests a significant problem with housing instability, while also pointing to a state infrastructure that is comparably more capable of providing temporary shelter for its homeless population.

In 2022, Virginia was home to a homeless population of 6,529, giving it the rank of 21 among all U.S. states. The state witnessed a significant degree of flux over the years, with a 9.6% increase in homelessness since 2020 (ranking 16th), yet a striking decrease of 33.0% from 2007 (ranking it 37th). Despite these changes, Virginia's rate of homelessness is among the lowest in the country, with only 7.6 individuals per 10,000 finding themselves without a home. This places Virginia at the 46th position for homelessness per capita. However, it's worth noting that a relatively low 10.5% of Virginia's homeless population is unsheltered, ranking it 41st in the nation for this particular metric.

As of 2022, Washington state ranks fourth in the United States with a homeless population of 25,211 individuals. From 2020, the state has seen a change of 10.0% in homelessness, the 15th highest increase nationwide. Over a longer time period, from 2007, there has been a rise of 7.8%, rendering Washington 16th in the country for this metric. Furthermore, a worrying statistic is the state's sixth-highest homelessness rate per capita at 32.6 per 10,000 individuals. In addition, half of the state's homeless population are unsheltered, making it ninth in the US for its unsheltered homeless rate.

In 2022, West Virginia had a homeless population of 1,375, ranking it 47th in the United States. Over the span of two years from 2020, the rate of homelessness saw an increase of 2.5%, placing the state in the mid-range at 25th. Since 2007, however, West Virginia’s homelessness has decreased by 42.9%, an impressive improvement that positions it at 44th. The state’s homeless population per 10k people stands at 7.7, significantly lower than many states and placing it again at rank 44. Despite its relatively small homeless population, 29% of the state's homeless individuals live unsheltered, making it the 20th highest state in the proportion of its homeless population that is unsheltered.

In 2022, Wisconsin had a homeless population of 4,775, placing it at rank 26 among U.S. states. There has been a 5.8% increase in homelessness since 2020, situating it in the 20th position for this rate of growth. Interestingly however, since 2007, Wisconsin experienced a decrease in its homeless numbers by 15.5%, which places it at rank 30. Furthermore, with a rate of 8.1 homeless individuals per 10,000 population, the state is placed at 41st position nationally in terms of homelessness per capita ratio. Notably, only a small portion of the state's homeless population is unsheltered – 6.3%, which is one of the lowest rates in the United States, earning Wisconsin a rank of 47.

As of 2022, Wyoming records one of the lowest state homeless populations in the US, with a headcount of 648 individuals, placing it in 49th place. This, however, doesn't suggest an absolute decline, as the state's homelessness increased by 5.9% from 2020, the 19th highest surge countrywide, and a significant 20.7% increase from 2007, which is the 9th highest nationwide. The state of Wyoming has a homelessness rate of 11.2 per 10,000 people, ranking it at 24th place in the US. Despite being comparatively low in homelessness, only 9.9% of Wyoming's homeless population is unsheltered, ranking it 43rd across states - showing that the majority of the state's homeless population has some form of shelter.