The results of the annual point-in-time count of the number of people who are homeless in San Diego County showed a significant drop this year
The results show that there were 9,905 homeless people found in San Diego County in January, a decrease of several hundred people compared to the county early in 2024. It was the county's first overall drop in several years.
The annual point-in-time count, which was publicly released Tuesday, saw decreases in shelters and on sidewalks. The number of homeless families dropped by 18.5% compared to last year. Young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 dipped by almost a fifth while this year’s veteran population was lower by around 25%.
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