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Final 4.15.11 <br /> 14 <br /> Gender There has been relatively little change in the proportion of the homeless population that is comprised by men or women since 2006, with the exception of 2009 when men comprised 62.8% of the homeless population. In 2010, 49.3% of the homeless population consisted of males. Single males accounted for 32.6% of the total homeless population in 2010; this is greater than the proportion of single females (19.4%). <br /> <br /> Disabilities Mental health remains the number one reported disability among the homeless population in Kittitas County (28.3% in 210); mental health disability has been the leading disability among homeless individuals in Kittitas County since 2006. The second most commonly reported disability in 2010 is alcohol or drug abuse <br />Gender 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 All Males 110 55.6% 86 49.1% 73 49.0% 162 62.8% 112 49.3% All Females 88 44.4% 89 50.9% 76 51.0% 96 37.2% 115 50.7% Single Males 61 30.8% 53 30.3% 46 30.9% 108 41.9% 74 32.6% Single Females 41 20.7% 24 13.7% 24 16.1% 36 14.0% 44 19.4%