The number of people struggling with homelessness reached a record level in 2024, according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development in its annual point-in-time report.
The one-night counts are conducted nationwide each January and capture a snapshot of the number of people experiencing homelessness in shelters, temporary housing, and unsheltered settings.
Here are five key findings from the 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report: Part 1: Point-in-Time Estimates released in December 2024:
