The Point-in-Time count, which is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, is a one-day snapshot and the state’s best estimate of its homeless population. Last year, the survey counted 12,680 people who were homeless, an increase of 24% from 2023.

Almost 772,000 homeless Americans represented an increase of 18% in homeless rates in 2024, impacting families with children and those aged 55 and older most.

Last year, volunteers conducting the count recorded 9,435 people experiencing homelessness, down from 9,642 in 2023.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development characterizes households as “cost-burdened” when they spend more than 30% of their income on rent, mortgage payments, and other housing costs. Households spending more than 50% of their income on housing costs are considered “severely cost-burdened.”

The Northern Illinois Food Bank's chart shows that it plans to serve around 570,000 people in suburban Chicago this month, many more than just three years ago.

Samantha Stangl texted her on Jan. 11, as the cold front was moving in, seeking help. Stangl is executive director of House Everyone STL, a nonprofit working to connect businesses and civic organizations to groups that help the homeless population.

In January, volunteers and outreach groups across the country are conducting the annual Point-In-Time Count, a federally mandated survey of individuals experiencing homelessness.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Local homeless shelters and agencies kicked off the 2025 Point-In-Time Count to assess homelessness in the region. This aims to give data on homelessness and identify gaps in resources.

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ABC 10News reporter Moses Small takes a look at how the Regional Task Force on Homelessness works to gather accurate information regarding how many people in San Diego are living on the streets.

SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio homeless population is continuously growing. Hundreds of 'Close To Home' volunteers were in the community Tuesday night, capturing a snapshot of the homelessness in Bexar County for the 2025 Homeless Point-In-Time Survey.

After reviewing the challenges of enforcing the town’s current camping laws in August, the Avon Town Council is moving forward with the first updates to the rules in 45 years. Town Attorney Nina Williams