Homeless Man On Church Steps Editorial Image

This is an image of a homeless man captured on the church steps located at the corner of Wilshire Blvd., & Berendo Ave. in Los Angeles, CA. Facts About the Homeless Population in Los Angeles: The average age is 40 - women tend to be younger. 33% to 50% are female. Men make up about 75% of the single population. About 42% to 77% do not receive public benefits to which they are entitled. 20% to 43% are in families, typically headed by a single mother. An estimated 20% are physically disabled. 41% of adults were employed within last year. 16% to 20% of adults are employed. About 25% are mentally ill. As children, 27% lived in foster care or group homes; 25% were physically or sexually abused 33%-66% of single individuals have substance abuse issues. 48% graduated from high school; 32% had a bachelor degree or higher (as compared to 45% and 25% for the population overall respectively).