At a Glance
Female veterans at a glance
More than two million female veterans live in the U.S. today. States with the largest number of female veterans are:
185,154
Texas
145,649
Florida
142,805
California
Women are the fastest growing group in the veteran population.
4%
In 2000
18%
in 2040
Female veterans served across all military branches and divisions.
Projections for 2025:
916,948
Army
464,069
Air Force
409,586
Navy
124,169
Marines
157,385
Reserve
28,900
Non-defense
Female veterans are racially and ethnically diverse
43% of the women who used VHA health services in FY20 belonged to a racial or ethnic minority group.
​A disproportionately high number of homeless women veterans have a history of Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and are nine times more at risk for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Although women service members account for approximately 15% of the military, over 95% have reported sex crimes. This often leads to difficulties maintaining productive employment and family relationships, greatly increasing the odds of a female veteran becoming homeless.
Nearly 80 percent of homeless veterans suffer from mental health challenges and/or substance abuse.
Sources
​The Huffington Post https://www.womenshealth.va.gov/materials-and-resources/facts-and-statistics.aspÂ
Department of Veterans Affairs, Table 6L: VetPop2016, at http://www.va.gov/vetdata/Â
