Adults 55 and Older Made Up Nearly 20% of People Experiencing Homelessness in January 2025
The Fact
HUD's 2025 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (Part 1) counted about 745,652 people experiencing homelessness on a single night in January 2025. Adults age 55 and older made up nearly 20% of them.
What This Means
Homelessness is not just a young person's problem. Nearly one in five people without a home is 55 or older.
Why It Matters
Older adults without housing face more health problems and fewer paths back to work.
Sources
LeadingAge summary of HUD's 2025 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report, Part 1 (June 2, 2026). https://leadingage.org/hud-older-adults-comprise-20-of-homeless-population/