Homelessness in America Quiz

What was the record-breaking amount spent by New York City in 2019 to support its homeless population?

• $2 billion

• $1 billion

• $3 billion

• $4 billion

What major challenge complicates the documentation of homelessness in America?

• Lack of public interest

• Lack of government support

• Lack of funding

• Lack of accurate data

According to the HUD report, what percentage of the homeless population is experiencing chronic homelessness?

• 40%

• 30%

• 20%

• 10%

What positive trend was noted in the HUD report regarding military veterans?

• Increase in funding

• Increase in homelessness

• Reduction in homelessness

• No change in homelessness

In which year did the number of homeless people in America reach its lowest point in the past decade?

• 2018

• 2016

• 2014

• 2012

Which region in the US exhibits the highest per capita rates of homelessness?

• South

• Western US

• Midwest

• Northeast

Which city has the highest number of homeless people according to the report?

• New York City

• Los Angeles

• Seattle

• San Francisco

Which state has the highest per capita rate of homelessness?

• Vermont

• California

• Hawaii

• New York

Which state recorded a 157% increase in homelessness since 2019?

• Maine

• Louisiana

• Vermont

• Delaware

What percentage of the homeless population is unsheltered?

• 40%

• 30%

• 20%

• 50%