Homeless in New Jersey- by the Numbers
If you or someone you know is struggling with homelessness, you can find resources by dialing 211 or 877-652-1148 and asking for help.
Point-in-Time Count
The Department of Housing and Urban Development requires that a Point-in-Time Count be conducted in communities receiving federal homeless assistance funds. The statistics noted below are from the 2024 Point-in-Time Counts and the 2024 Annual Homeless Assessment Report.
Here is what it revealed about homelessness in our nation:
- The number of people experiencing homelessness on a single night in 2024 was the highest ever recorded. A total of 771,480 people – or about 23 of every 10,000 people in the United States – experienced homelessness.
- One in every three individuals experiencing homelessness reported having experienced chronic patterns of homelessness, or 152,585 people.
The New Jersey 2024 Point-In-Time Count revealed this information:
- On the night of January 24, 2024, 12.680 people were experiencing homelessness in the State of New Jersey, up 24% from 2023.
- 30% of those experiencing homelessness were homeless for over one year.
- 1,737 persons were unsheltered on the night of the count.