The prevalence of homelessness varies across communities by race, with Black communities experiencing disproportionately higher rates of homelessness across both urban and suburban communities, according to research recently conducted in the University of Rhode Island’s Department of Public Health. While all racial groups are hampered by a lack of housing affordability, Black and Latine residents face additional obstacles in accessing housing.
Homelessness rates vary sharply by race, study shows
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