1.6 million
It is estimated that 1.6 million youth between 12-17 experience homelessness in a given year.
After Recession, More Young Adults are Living On the Street
New York Times - December 12, 2012
A December 18, 2012, New York Times article, "After Recession, More Young Adults are Living On the Street," focuses on young adults, who are often working and have at least some college education, who can not afford to rent an apartment. Post recession, the 18-24 year old population has the highest unemployment rates under adults.