In 2024, the state of Washington had the third-highest population of people experiencing homelessness in the United States, just behind California and New York.
Homelessness has been on the rise across the country, and Washington certainly reflects that growing trend, with records pointing to a 12.5% increase in people experiencing homelessness between 2023 and 2024.
A majority of the state’s homeless population is concentrated in King County, which includes Seattle. The area reported more than 16,000 people experiencing homelessness last year…