5 US Cities With Largest Homeless Populations

2. Los Angeles, California

Homeless Population: 71,320

The 2023 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count revealed a yearly 10% increase in homelessness within the city. The rise in homelessness is particularly pronounced in Los Angeles’ Westside and Harbor neighborhoods, where the homeless population has grown by over 2,000 individuals over the last year, representing an increase of nearly 45%. This increase in homelessness is primarily attributed to a 14% rise in the number of unsheltered individuals compared to the previous year.