Phoenix – The 2025 annual point count took place on January 28th in Maricopa County.

This count helps officials understand more about the homeless population, demographics, and how quickly it is growing.

The count results will not be available until later this year, but in 2024, the Maricopa Government Association (MAG) reported that around 10,000 individuals had experienced homelessness.

The U.S. Agency for Housing and Urban Development estimates that the number is close to 14,000.

Why should you care:

Mag data shows that families facing homelessness have increased by almost 15% over the past five years.

Additionally, a report from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Agency said the country’s homelessness increased by 18% in 2024.

Efforts have been coordinated through mugs and other groups like volunteers searching the streets to find homeless residents included in the count.

Big View:

The final effort will help you understand the scope and support of the homeless.

Mental health and addiction issues continue to be a major factor in people experiencing homelessness, but in Arizona, a high eviction rate coupled with inflation leads to more families becoming inappropriate. Masu.

Even through a massive effort to clear the homeless camp known as the Zone, a permanent solution to the homeless crisis has been difficult.

Local perspective:

The event began at 7am and continued throughout the various parts of the valley throughout the day.