Louisville Homelessness at a Glance

Real data from official HUD Point-in-Time Counts & local organizations

Source: HUD Exchange — Louisville/Jefferson County CoC (KY-501)

4,604

Individuals Served

2025 CoC System Data

87%

Housing Effectiveness

4,009 housed in 2025

595

Unsheltered

2025 CoC estimate

490
Backpacks Distributed
by Touch of Terra

Historical PIT Count Trend

Total homeless population, Louisville-Jefferson County (2018–2024)

2024 Shelter Breakdown

Where Louisville's homeless population stays

Touch of Terra's Impact

What your support makes possible in Louisville

490

Backpacks Distributed

50+

Active Volunteers

Partner Organizations

$50

Funds 1 Backpack

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Over 4,600 people experienced homelessness in Louisville in 2025. Every $50 puts essential supplies directly into someone's hands.

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Data Sources & Methodology

HUD Exchange — Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR)
Louisville Coalition for the Homeless — Local PIT Count administration
Kentucky Housing Corporation — Statewide K-Count Data
Touch of Terra internal records — Backpack distribution & volunteer data

2025 CoC system data via NHIP · HUD PIT data through 2024 · Touch of Terra data current as of March 2026
*2025 PIT total is an estimate based on CoC system trends; official 2025 AHAR report pending release.