20 States with the Largest Homeless Populations Per Capita

4. California

Estimated Homeless Population: 181,399

Estimated Total Population: 38,965,193

Homeless Population Per 10,000 People: 46.55

Homeless Population Per Capita: 0.004655

California is located in the Western United States. It is the most populated and the most powerful state in the US. If it were an independent nation, California would rank among the largest economies globally, thanks to its enormous GDP. However, it also ranks high among the states with the largest homeless populations per capita. According to the latest data, the rate of homelessness in California stands at 46.55 individuals per 10,000 people.