How does homelessness in LA County compare to the rest of the state and country?

According to the 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report, approximately 771,480 people are currently experiencing homelessness in the United States, or about the same as the population of Seattle, Washington. 

• 24% of all homeless Americans (187,084) live in California (vs. 12% of the total U.S. population living in California).
• 9% of all homeless Americans live in Los Angeles County (vs. 3% of the total U.S. population living in LA).
• 39% of all homeless Californians live in Los Angeles County (vs. 27% of the total California population living in LA).

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