Arizona Homelessness Statistics

As of January 2020, Arizona had an estimated 10979 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, 809 were family households, 921 were Veterans, 633 were unaccompanied young adults (aged 18-24), and 2086 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 21062 public school students experienced homelessness over the course of the year. Of that total, 602 students were unsheltered, 2462 were in shelters, 1975 were inhotels/motels, and 13307 were doubled up.

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

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Homelessness Statistics for Arizona

  • Total Homeless Population

    10979

  • Total Family Households Experiencing Homelessness

    809

  • Veterans Experiencing Homelessness

    921

  • Persons Experiencing Chronic Homelessness

    2086

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

    633

  • Total Number of Homeless Students

    21062

  • Total Number of Unaccompanied Homeless Students

    1894

  • Nighttime Residence: Unsheltered

    602

  • Nighttime Residence: Shelters

    2462

  • Nighttime Residence: Hotels/motels

    1975

  • Nighttime Residence: Doubled up

    13307

Contact Info on Homelessness for Arizona

USICH Contact - Regional Coordinator

Helene Schneider

(202) 754-1581

State Interagency Council

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

State Homeless Education Coordinator
Housing and Urban Development Contacts