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U.S. homelessness up 18% since 2023; Oregon alone in not counting most unsheltered people this year, feds report


Published on 2024-12-27 19:20:38 - Oregonian
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  • Oregon was the lone state in which officials opted not to conduct a new count of people living unsheltered in nearly all its most populous counties in 2024, the federal report indicated.

The article from OregonLive discusses a recent federal report indicating that homelessness in the United States has increased by 18% since 2023. Notably, Oregon stands out as the only state that did not count most of its unsheltered homeless population this year, which has led to incomplete data for the state. This decision was influenced by Oregon's shift to a new counting method that focuses on a more comprehensive, year-round approach rather than the traditional point-in-time count. Critics argue that this change has resulted in an undercount of the homeless population, potentially skewing national statistics and affecting funding and policy decisions. The article highlights the ongoing debate about the accuracy and methodology of homeless counts and their implications for addressing the crisis effectively.

Read the Full Oregonian Article at:
[ https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2024/12/us-homelessness-up-18-since-2023-oregon-alone-in-not-counting-most-unsheltered-people-this-year-feds-report.html ]