Kentucky Homelessness Statistics

As of January 2020, Kentucky had an estimated 4011 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, 277 were family households, 399 were Veterans, 221 were unaccompanied young adults (aged 18-24), and 666 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 24177 public school students experienced homelessness over the course of the year. Of that total, 2664 students were unsheltered, 2518 were in shelters, 966 were inhotels/motels, and 18029 were doubled up.

Use our map to compare Kentucky 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 Kentucky

  • Total Homeless Population

    4011

  • Total Family Households Experiencing Homelessness

    277

  • Veterans Experiencing Homelessness

    399

  • Persons Experiencing Chronic Homelessness

    666

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

    221

  • Total Number of Homeless Students

    24177

  • Total Number of Unaccompanied Homeless Students

    2602

  • Nighttime Residence: Unsheltered

    2664

  • Nighttime Residence: Shelters

    2518

  • Nighttime Residence: Hotels/motels

    966

  • Nighttime Residence: Doubled up

    18029

Contact Info on Homelessness for Kentucky

USICH - Regional Coordinator

Joe Savage

(202) 494-1219

State Interagency Council

Karla Hale

(502) 564-7630

State Homeless Education Coordinator
Housing and Urban Development Contacts