The number of homeless people recently increased dramatically, according to data from The Wall Street Journal.

<div class="block">The number of homeless people recently increased dramatically, according to data from The Wall Street Journal.</div>

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WSJ: Homelessness Rates Increase Nationwide

And the number of homeless people on the streets and in shelters just dramatically increased. This year. The Wall Street Journal compiled data from more than 100 areas around the country. The journal's analysis not only shows an increase from early 2023 counts, but also indicates the possibility of an even sharper climb than in recent years. San Diego County, California had one of the highest rate increases. They're estimating there are more than 10,200 homeless people in that area. That's a 22% increase from last year. The US Interagency Council on homelessness says high housing costs and the end of temporary pandemic era protections like eviction, moratoriums are partly to blame for this year's higher rates.