Clark County Homelessness Rises 12% | Las Vegas News

Clark County’s latest homelessness count reveals a troubling 12% surge, with 8,859 people without shelter — the first full count in two years after last year’s skipped tally aimed at improving data quality. While sheltered residents dipped to 3,842, the real wins? A 21% drop in unaccompanied youth and 9% decline in young adults aged 18–24 — proof that targeted programs work. Yet, with national homelessness falling 3% and Sun Belt areas like California and Houston seeing declines, Clark County’s rise underscores the urgent need for expanded outreach and stronger community partnerships. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9c03e5b0fdd58a80