Alabama Homelessness Statistics

As of January 2020, Alabama had an estimated 3351 experiencing homelessness on any given day, as reported by Continuums of Care to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Of that Total, 267 were family households, 329 were Veterans, 175 were unaccompanied young adults (aged 18-24), and 503 were individuals experiencing chronic homelessness.

Public school data reported to the U.S. Department of Education during the 2018-2019 school year shows that an estimated 16118 public school students experienced homelessness over the course of the year. Of that total, 375 students were unsheltered, 852 were in shelters, 684 were inhotels/motels, and 14207 were doubled up.

Use our map to compare Alabama homeless statistics with other states and filter statistics by the data source. You can also find contact information for each state under the map.

If you are experiencing homelessness, please contact the Continuum of Care in your local area for assistance.

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Homelessness Statistics for Alabama

  • Total Homeless Population

    3351

  • Total Family Households Experiencing Homelessness

    267

  • Veterans Experiencing Homelessness

    329

  • Persons Experiencing Chronic Homelessness

    503

  • Unaccompanied Young Adults (Aged 18-24) Experiencing Homelessness

    175

  • Total Number of Homeless Students

    16118

  • Total Number of Unaccompanied Homeless Students

    679

  • Nighttime Residence: Unsheltered

    375

  • Nighttime Residence: Shelters

    852

  • Nighttime Residence: Hotels/motels

    684

  • Nighttime Residence: Doubled up

    14207

Contact Info on Homelessness for Alabama

USICH - Regional Coordinator

Joe Savage

(202) 494-1219

State Interagency Council

According to our records, this state does not have an interagency council.

State Homeless Education Coordinator
Housing and Urban Development Contacts