The youth homeless in the United States affects an estimated 1 in 7 ages 12 to 17 who have run away from home and experienced at least one night of homelessness in 2002. From those, African American and Native American youth are disproportionately represented among LGBTQ homeless youth.

Recent studies have indicated that LGBTQ youth are about 2-13 times at a higher risk of homelessness than their heterosexual cisgender counterparts.

In estimation, about 300,000 and 600,000 homeless youth in the United States may identify as LGBTQ.

These individuals represent a significant portion of homeless youth who utilize housing and shelter services. 

In addition, 10 percent of youth identify as LGBTQ, 40 percent experience homelessness. Due to the lack of resources in New York City.

There are 20,000 homeless LGBTQ youth the reasons include religious and cultural opposition, a lack of resources provided by the government, and a lack of education in regards to LGBTQ youth despite the increased need for funding and attention to LGBTQ homeless youth.  

Approximately each year in the United States between 240,000 and 400,000 LGBT youth experience homelessness. In NYC there are about 3,800- 20,000 homeless youth, with about 15-14% identify as LGBTQ.