Homeless statistics in Los Angeles County:
- Over 51,000 homeless people are in Los Angeles County; 9,000 are veterans
- 40% of those homeless are women and children
- Nearly one-quarter of those homeless (24%) are chronically homeless
- 67% are unsheltered, living on the streets or in cars
- Almost one third (32%) of homeless people in Los Angeles have a bachelors degree or higher
- One of the leading reasons for homelessness is the loss of a job; unemployment in the Country is in double digits
- Over half our households spend over 30% of income on rent, so just one crisis can push a family into homelessness
These statistics where taken from www.wcax.com
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