Veteran homelessness is at a record low, Biden administration announces

The Biden administration announced Monday that veteran homelessness has dropped to a record low since the current way they are counted, which began in 2009. 

At the start of 2024, officials said there were 32,882 homeless veterans, a drop of 55.6% from 2010, according to The Hill.

“We still have a long way to go, but we will not stop until every veteran has a safe, stable place to call home,” Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough said.

President Joe Biden introduced a plan in 2021 to decrease homelessness among veterans. As of now, veterans make up 13% of the homeless population in the U.S, but just 7% of the overall population. 

In October, the VA announced a “Housing First” approach to get veterans off the street and into homes. 

The number of unsheltered homeless veterans dropped from 15,507 in 2023 down to 13,851 this year, according to the outlet.