The Latino homeless population in Santa Clara County has grown significantly, constituting 40% of the homeless as of 2023. Unique challenges like underemployment and language barriers result in undercounting of this group. Many Latino households often share living spaces, leading to collective evictions even when only one member faces housing issues. Furthermore, Latinos experience higher poverty rates and lower income levels compared to other demographics in the county. Structural disparities regarding access to resources also exacerbate their housing instability and overall economic challenges.
"If you're living in a really crowded, unsustainable environment with people, technically you don't count as homeless. But if you're the 14th person in a one-bedroom apartment, at what point does that experience count?"
"Latinos live in poverty at double the rate of other families in Santa Clara County, according to a recent county health assessment report."
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