48 Major US Cities Struggling to Shelter Growing Homeless Population

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October 3, 2019 7:56 pm

Last Updated: January 11, 2020 3:39 am

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28. Las Vegas, Nevada
> Note: Estimate includes Clark County
> Homeless population: 6,083 (includes 3,884 unsheltered)
> City population: 621,662

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27. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
> Homeless population: 1,183 (includes 394 unsheltered)
> City population: 629,191

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26. Portland, Gresham, Oregon
> Note: Estimate includes Multnomah County
> Homeless population: 4,019 (includes 1,668 unsheltered)
> City population: 630,331

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25. Nashville, Tennessee
> Note: Estimate includes Davidson County
> Homeless population: 2,298 (includes 616 unsheltered)
> City population: 654,187

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24. Memphis, Tennessee
> Note: Estimate includes Shelby County
> Homeless population: 1,226 (includes 102 unsheltered)
> City population: 654,723

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