25 Cities with the Highest Homeless Population Per Capita in the US

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6. Anchorage, Alaska

Homeless People per 100,000 Residents: 274

There are 274 homeless per 100,000 people in Anchorage. According to Alaskapublic.org, the winter of 2022-2023, Anchorage experienced a record 24 deaths among the homeless population, with 11 fatalities occurring between October 2022 and April 2023. The city spent $161 million on the homeless crisis since 2020. Aceh.org reports that Anchorage has a gap of 221 shelter beds, 52 transitional housing units, and 2,478 permanent housing units (including rapid rehousing, supportive housing, and independent units) to meet the needs of the homeless population.

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