DENVER (KDVR) — The annual survey on how many people in Denver are experiencing homelessness was released, and Mayor Mike Johnston said it marked the largest reduction in street homelessness in U.S. history.
The Point-In-Time Count was released on Monday by the Metro Denver Homeless Initiative, which looked into the number of people experiencing homelessness on a single night in January across seven Denver metro counties, including Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson counties.
Denver homeless population hits record high in 2024 count
The survey found that across the seven counties, the rate of homelessness still increased from 9,997 in 2024 to 10,774 in 2025, but the rate “slowed significantly compared to previous years.” Meanwhile, the survey saw a decrease in people experiencing homelessness for the first time, from 3,535 in 2024 to 2,992 in 2025.
The survey also found that people in emergency shelters and transitional housing increased from 7,058 in 2024 to 8,625 in 2025, while the number of people sleeping on the streets, in cars or other places decreased from 2,919 to 2,149…