Statistics on Homelessness

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On any given night in the U.S., anywhere from 700,000 to 2 million people are homeless, according to estimates of the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty. That’s approx. 0.7 % of the total population. The majority are single men and/or African-American. One fourth of homeless have been homeless for at least five years.

Take a look at this graph from the NSHAPC, National Survey of Homeless Assistance Providers and Clients:

In Russia, an estimated 4 million on a total population of 140 million are homeless, which is almost 3 % (source). Given the local climate it is no surprise that hundreds of people die in the streets during winter.