Homelessness in Orange County up 28% since 2022 in newly released point in time count results
The number of people reported homeless in Orange County increased by 28% in the last two years, according to the latest “point in time count” results released Wednesday by county officials.
The county reported 7,322 people approached during the January count said they were experiencing homelessness. The last count in 2022 tallied 5,718 people either living on the streets in Orange County or staying in shelters.
Of those surveyed this year, 328 were veterans, 308 were young adults between 18 and 24 years old, and 869 were seniors ages 62 or older.
