Snohomish County Prepares 2025 Point-in-Time Count of Homelessness

Snohomish County's 2025 Point-in-Time count revealed 1,140 homeless individuals, a 1. 8% decrease from 2024. The sheltered population increased by 11%, with 604 individuals in emergency and transitional housing, thanks to the opening of Cold Weather Shelters during the count. Conversely, the unsheltered population fell by 14% to 536 individuals, with a notable absence of child-only households. Demographic shifts included an increase in the percentage of Asian or Asian American and Hispanic/Latina/o/e individuals, while the proportion of Black or African American and White individuals decreased.

Age demographics also shifted, with a decline in individuals aged 25-34 and 45-54. County Executive Dave Somers emphasized the importance of local partnerships in addressing homelessness and the potential risk to federal funding for these efforts. The Point-in-Time count serves as a critical tool for assessing homelessness trends and evaluating the effectiveness of local programs. Increased collaboration among community organizations is essential for sustaining progress in reducing homelessness.