Newsweek has created this map to show which U.S. states have the highest number of veterans.
The distribution of former members of the armed forces across the country shows that there are significant concentrations in certain states.Newsweek has created a map to show which U.S. states have the highest number of ex-service members.California has the most veterans living in the state, with 1.5 million. However, veterans are disproportionately represented among the state's homeless population. There are about 10,395 homeless veterans living there.
At the end of the day, it doesn't matter how many programs there are if we do not have the right permanent housing solutions.'Next in line are Texas and Florida, with 1.44 million and 1.42 million veterans, respectively. The top three states have large populations, but are also home to numerous military bases and veterans services. This makes those states more attractive for veterans to settle in after they have completed military service.
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