An analysis of Continuum of Care homelessness data by the National Alliance to End Homelessness looks at the geographical distribution of homeless families, non-chronically homeless individuals, and chronically homeless individuals, and their status as sheltered or unsheltered. Findings include:
- In each geographic category, persons in families and non-chronically homeless individuals make up the largest population, and these groups are of about equal size.
- Homeless families with children living in urban areas are more likely to be sheltered compared to those in rural, mostly rural, mixed, or mostly urban areas.
- Homeless families and non-chronically homeless individuals are more likely to be sheltered than unsheltered, whereas chronically homeless individuals are more likely to be unsheltered.