The estimated number of people experiencing homelessness in the Triangle is up 15%, to 1,788 people, according to annual point-in-time counts collected by organizations in Wake, Durham and Orange counties.
- The increase was driven primarily by Wake County, where the number of unhoused people increased by 27%.
Why it matters: It’s the third straight year that homelessness has increased in the Triangle, mirroring a similar rise seen across the nation.
Driving the news: Every January, organizations across the country conduct point-in-time counts to capture a snapshot of the unhoused community during one day. It’s required by the U.S……