Homeless Statistics

Please plug data into createagraph.com and turn it into Ms. Richardson for a math grade by Wednesday, April 8:

1) A survey of 30 cities showed that 49% of homeless are African American, 32% of homeless are Caucasian, 12% are Hispanic, 4% are Indian, and 3% are Asian

Source: usconference of mayors, 1998

2) Homeless people are made up of the following: 44% single men, 13% single women, 36% families with children, 7% minors/ kids alone

Source: Koegel, Paul, The Causes of Homelessness

3) Where homeless people sleep: 59.2% vehicles, 24.6% Makeshift housing (tents, boxes, caves, box cars)

Source: Llink et al.1995

4) Where do homeless live: 35% shelters, 34% live with family/friends, 23% live in motels or other locations, rest live in makeshift (tents, boxes, under bridges) or vehicles

Source: Department of Education, 2000

5) Causes of homelessness: 46% domestic violence, 40% are veterans of war, 20-25% single adults who suffer from mental illness

Source: Koegel, Paul, The Causes of Homelessness

6) Annual Budget of a Family of Four (Income $18,820): 28% housing, 12% utilities, 26% transportation, 26% food, 1% health care (inadequate), 1% childcare (inadequate)

Source: Poverty USA, tolerance.org/teach