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

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4. San Jose, California

Homeless People per 100,000 Residents: 363

San Jose stands fourth among the cities with the highest homeless population per capita in the US. According to the 2022 homeless census report, roughly a third of the homeless population is unable to work, while 41% are looking for jobs and 28% are not seeking employment. Since 2020, the supportive housing system in Santa Clara County has helped 9,645 people move from homelessness to stable housing and has prevented homelessness for thousands of households.

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