Knowing the Facts

  1. In Los Angeles' homeless population experienced a dramatic increase from 32,000 to approximately 55,000 individuals just within the past six years.
  2. In Los Angeles' homeless population, three-fourths of homeless individuals are unsheltered. This is approximately 41,000 individuals living in cars, tents, etc.
  3. The homeless population is particularly present in areas of Los Angeles like the infamous Skid Row and downtown Los Angeles.
  4. Compared to other large cities in the United States, Los Angeles has one of the lowest rates of housing the homeless population. Approximately 25% of the population is sheltered, and Los Angeles has distributed slightly over 0.3 bed per homeless individual.

    5. Taken from the Los Angeles Times.