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Economic instability, rising fuel, food and rental costs, and chronic health concerns threaten to reverse positive trends in the declining homeless population. Marin County is the healthiest county in the state when looking at overall longevity, but we remain the most racially segregated county in the Bay Area with higher than average substance-use disorder rates.
Every two years, Marin County does a complete count of every person experiencing homelessness in Marin. This Point-in-Time Count helps our community understand the needs of our population and track our progress decreasing homelessness.
This year’s count occurred on January 23, 2024. The count is based on visual observations of unsheltered individuals and groups, as well as a census of people in shelters. Marin County Health and Human Services leads the Count process with the help of community partners.
Marin released its preliminary 2024 Point in Time results on May 20, 2024. The results show a 2.8% overall decrease, including a 12% decrease in homeless families with children, a 24% decrease in people experiencing chronic homelessness (prolonged periods of homelessness and severe disabilities), and a 32% decrease in homeless veterans.
Point in Time counts take place every two years.
Note: Marin did not conduct a full Point-in-Time Count in 2021 due to the COVID pandemic. However, as one step in determining the extent of new homelessness, Marin did a no-contact count of people living in cars and RVs on February 2021. For the full report, please view the 2021 vehicle homeless count here.
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