Utah Homelessness Statistics

As of January 2020, Utah had an estimated 3131 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, 290 were family households, 114 were Veterans, 194 were unaccompanied young adults (aged 18-24), and 688 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 13745 public school students experienced homelessness over the course of the year. Of that total, 698 students were unsheltered, 913 were in shelters, 479 were inhotels/motels, and 11655 were doubled up.

Use our map to compare Utah 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 Utah

  • Total Homeless Population

    3131

  • Total Family Households Experiencing Homelessness

    290

  • Veterans Experiencing Homelessness

    114

  • Persons Experiencing Chronic Homelessness

    688

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

    194

  • Total Number of Homeless Students

    13745

  • Total Number of Unaccompanied Homeless Students

    2580

  • Nighttime Residence: Unsheltered

    698

  • Nighttime Residence: Shelters

    913

  • Nighttime Residence: Hotels/motels

    479

  • Nighttime Residence: Doubled up

    11655

Contact Info on Homelessness for Utah

USICH Contact - Regional Coordinator

Katy Miller

(202) 834-4203

State Interagency Council

Jonathan Hardy

(801) 468-0137

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State Homeless Education Coordinator
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