The precise number of homeless people in Multnomah County has long been unknown. There isn’t a quality-checked, deduplicated, frequently updated database, but there have been biennial estimations and an approximate list of specific individuals.
County authorities say that is going to change soon.
Other stories on homelessness
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456 people experiencing homelessness died in Multnomah County in 2023, up 45% from 2022
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Portland, Multnomah County to open 200 new overnight, winter shelter beds as soon as possible
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Portland electeds voice tentative support for Mayor-elect Keith Wilson s homelessness plan, seek more details
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More Californians are freezing to death. Experts point to an older unhoused community
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Rent assistance helps thousands in Multnomah County stay housed, secure housing
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