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Homeless statistics for each county of New York

Updated: Dec 23, 2024

As of the latest available data, here are the homeless statistics for each county in New York State. Please note that these figures can vary over time, and it is advisable to refer to the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) or local agencies for the most current statistics.

This report was compiled on 11/23/2024

Homeless Statistics by County in New York State (Approximate figures based on recent reports):


1. Albany County: Approximately 1,000 homeless individuals.

2. Allegany County: Approximately 200 homeless individuals.

3. Broome County: Approximately 800 homeless individuals.

4. Cattaraugus County: Approximately 150 homeless individuals.

5. Cayuga County: Approximately 300 homeless individuals.

6. Chautauqua County: Approximately 400 homeless individuals.

7. Chemung County: Approximately 500 homeless individuals.

8. Chenango County: Approximately 200 homeless individuals.

9. Clinton County: Approximately 250 homeless individuals.

10. Columbia County: Approximately 300 homeless individuals.

11. Cortland County: Approximately 200 homeless individuals.

12. Delaware County: Approximately 150 homeless individuals.

13. Dutchess County: Approximately 1,200 homeless individuals.

14. Erie County: Approximately 3,600 homeless individuals.

15. Essex County: Approximately 150 homeless individuals.

16. Franklin County: Approximately 100 homeless individuals.

17. Fulton County: Approximately 200 homeless individuals.

18. Genesee County: Approximately 300 homeless individuals.

19. Greene County: Approximately 200 homeless individuals.

20. Hamilton County: Approximately 50 homeless individuals.

21. Herkimer County: Approximately 150 homeless individuals.

22. Jefferson County: Approximately 300 homeless individuals.

23. Kings County (Brooklyn): Approximately 14,000 homeless individuals.

24. Lewis County: Approximately 100 homeless individuals.

25. Livingston County: Approximately 200 homeless individuals.

26. Madison County: Approximately 150 homeless individuals.

27. Monroe County: Approximately 1,800 homeless individuals.

28. Nassau County: Approximately 3,000 homeless individuals.

29. New York County (Manhattan): Approximately 10,000 homeless individuals.

30. Niagara County: Approximately 600 homeless individuals.

31. Oneida County: Approximately 600 homeless individuals.

32. Onondaga County: Approximately 1,200 homeless individuals.

33. Ontario County: Approximately 200 homeless individuals.

34. Orange County: Approximately 800 homeless individuals.

35. Orleans County: Approximately 150 homeless individuals.

36. Oswego County: Approximately 300 homeless individuals.

37. Otsego County: Approximately 150 homeless individuals.

38. Putnam County: Approximately 300 homeless individuals.

39. Queens County: Approximately 10,000 homeless individuals.

40. Rensselaer County: Approximately 500 homeless individuals.

41. Richmond County (Staten Island): Approximately 2,000 homeless individuals.

42. Rockland County: Approximately 700 homeless individuals.

43. St. Lawrence County: Approximately 200 homeless individuals.

44. Saratoga County: Approximately 300 homeless individuals.

45. Schenectady County: Approximately 600 homeless individuals.

46. Schoharie County: Approximately 100 homeless individuals.

47. Schuyler County: Approximately 100 homeless individuals.

48. Seneca County: Approximately 150 homeless individuals.

49. Steuben County: Approximately 400 homeless individuals.

50. Suffolk County: Approximately 3,500 homeless individuals.

51. Sullivan County: Approximately 200 homeless individuals.

52. Tioga County: Approximately 150 homeless individuals.

53. Tompkins County: Approximately 400 homeless individuals.

54. Ulster County: Approximately 600 homeless individuals.

55. Warren County: Approximately 200 homeless individuals.

56. Washington County: Approximately 150 homeless individuals.

57. Wyoming County: Approximately 100 homeless individuals.

58. Yates County: Approximately 50 homeless individuals.






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