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Hawaii's Homelessness Crisis: 805 per 100,000 Residents

10/27/2025

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Story summary

Hawaii has the highest U.S. homelessness rate, 805 per 100,000 residents.
The national homeless population is about 772,000, or 230 per 100,000.
Rising housing costs and stagnant wages contribute to the crisis in Oregon (535) and California (474) per 100,000.
Mississippi has 35 per 100,000 residents, illustrating geographic variation.
The data show a strong link between housing affordability and homelessness and underscore the need for policy solutions.

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Story summary

Hawaii has the highest U.S. homelessness rate, 805 per 100,000 residents.
The national homeless population is about 772,000, or 230 per 100,000.
Rising housing costs and stagnant wages contribute to the crisis in Oregon (535) and California (474) per 100,000.
Mississippi has 35 per 100,000 residents, illustrating geographic variation.
The data show a strong link between housing affordability and homelessness and underscore the need for policy solutions.