OPERATION HOMELESS
VETERANS
FACTS
50k
Nearly 50,000 veterans will experience homelessness each year
68%
68% of homeless vets live in principal cities; Los Angeles is home to some of the largest populations of homeless veterans, including Vietnam vets
100%
Poverty is a risk factor for homelessness including chronic mental health issues, substance and alcohol abuse. However, poverty is not as obvious.
50%
50% of homeless veterans are between 18 and 50 years old
20%
20% of homeless males are veterans
51%
51% of homeless veterans have a disability
70%
70% of homeless veterans have a substance abuse problem
700k
Up to 700,000 veterans are incarcerated
20%
Unemployment amongst young veterans is double the national rate at about 20%
22
About 22 veterans a day commit suicide
11%
11% of homeless adults are veterans
32%
32% of homeless veterans live in suburban or rural area
50%
50% of homeless veterans have a serious mental illnes
8.8%
The number of young homeless veterans is increasing even though they only make up 8.8% of the population
Check out this study done by Pew Research that details statistics regarding the transition to civilian life. It includes data on different factors that contribute to an easier or more difficult transition experience: traumatic experiences, flashbacks, service era, marriage, rank at discharge, education, comprehension of mission, and religion.
You can also check out PolicyAdvice's website with 42 statistics on homeless veterans, including the leading causes, numbers through the years, demographics, who are homeless veterans, cases per state, measures taken, how you can helps, and FAQs.
HFOT Fact Sheet
All information from NCHV, PIX11 News Video, TEDxPasco County Schools Video, CBS News Video, TEDxSan Antonio Women Video, ABC News Video, PolicyAdvice, and Pew Research.