National Alliance to End Homelessness Report

Among the data were the following findings: Veterans make up a disproportionate share of homeless people. They represent roughly 26% of homeless people, but only 11% of the civilian population 18 years and older. This is true despite the fact that veterans are better educated, more likely to be employed, and have a lower poverty rate than the general population.

Female veterans, those with a disability, and unmarried or separated veterans were more likely to experience severe housing cost burdens. There are also differences by period of service, with those serving during the Korean War and WWII more likely to have severe housing cost burdens.

These findings highlight the need to expand homeless prevention and affordable housing programs targeted at veterans. Further, the findings demonstrate that ending homelessness among veterans is a vital mission that requires the immediate attention of policymakers.

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