Overall homelessness is down in Dallas and Collin Counties

Whereas total homelessness has decreased in Dallas and Collin since final 12 months, service suppliers say the COVID-19 pandemic continues to create unprecedented challenges.

“Our 2022 Rely confirmed that on any given night time, there are 4,410 people experiencing homelessness in Dallas and Collin Counties,” stated Joli Robinson, president and CEO of the Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance.

The group’s newest report factors to some regarding developments, together with a rising inhabitants of individuals dealing with persistent homelessness. In Dallas and Collin Counties, the variety of chronically homeless folks has almost doubled since 2020, from about 500 to greater than 1,000 folks. Robinson says that is in step with nationwide developments.

The information additionally reveals racial disparities.

“Essentially the most placing disparity might be discovered amongst individuals who establish as Black or African American who signify 18% of the final inhabitants of Dallas and Collin counties, however account for 54% of individuals experiencing homelessness,” Robinson stated.

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