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The US Conference of Mayors compiles annual data on hunger and homelessness in larger US cities. Chris Wolf, director of A Way Home, plays a role in gathering Charlotte's data, included below from the 2004 report. Wolf says the information is a handy guide, but that the numbers may not be completely accurate. "Would I bet my life on it? No," Wolf says. "There's nobody raising their hand, going, 'I'm homeless! Look at me!'"

The homeless population in Charlotte

45 percent are families

29 percent are single men

23 percent are single women

65 percent are black

23 percent are white

7 percent are Hispanic

2.5 percent are Asian

2.5 percent are Native American

28 percent are mentally ill

55 percent are substance abusers

32 percent are employed

25 percent are veterans