The number of people experiencing homelessness in the U.S. topped 770,000, an increase of over 18%. This is the highest level on record, driven by factors such as high rents and stagnant wages.
Officials pointed to asylum-seeking migrants as a significant factor in the homelessness surge, stating that the migrant crisis had begun to ease since the January count.
The report showed that homelessness rose by a third over the past two years after a decade of modest decline, highlighting a disturbing trend that needs urgent attention.
The government does not track the migration status of homeless individuals, complicating efforts to address the distinct crises of domestic poverty and international migration.
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