As of a 2019 count, the population of the district was 8,757.[3] Skid Row contains one of the largest stable populations (about 9,200–15,000) of homeless people in the United States[4][5] and has been known for its condensed homeless population since at least the 1930s. Its long history of police raids, targeted city initiatives, and homelessness advocacy make it one of the most notable districts in Los Angeles.[6]