At least 372 people died while experiencing homelessness in Multnomah County in 2024, according to a report released by the county on Friday.
It’s the first decrease in deaths recorded from one year to the next since the county began collecting this data in 2011. The data reflect an 18% decrease in the number of homeless deaths from the year prior.
Although total homeless deaths have decreased since 2023, the number of people who died in 2024 is still higher than any previous year recorded by the county. At the same time, the number of people experiencing homelessness in Multnomah County is at record levels. County and city investments in programs to address homelessness have also skyrocketed…