5 States with the Largest Homeless Populations Per Capita

4. California

Homeless Population (2023): 181,399

Total Population (2023): 38,965,193

Homeless Population Per 10,000 People (2023): 46.55

Homeless Population Per Capita (2023): 0.004655

California, a state in the western region, is the most populated state in the US. It has a high homeless rate by state per capita and it is also home to the biggest homeless population in the country. There are 46.55 homeless individuals per 10,000 people in the US state of California.