Research
Homelessness in New York City: 2015
October 10, 2015
Overview
New York City has twice as many homeless people as any other city in the U.S. The city accounts for 2.7% of nation’s total population, but 14% of its homeless population.
57%
57% growth in New York City's sheltered homeless population between 2010 and 2015.
60%
Nearly 60% of the city’s homeless population is in Manhattan.
