Contra Costa County's 2026 Point-in-Time Count reveals a 7% increase in homelessness from 2025, totaling 2,260 individuals. - 1,312 people were unsheltered, while 948 stayed in shelters or transitional housing.
- White (38%) and Black (33%) residents were the largest racial groups among the homeless. - 54% were chronically homeless, and 85% of households had a disabling condition.
- Sheltered numbers rose by 108 due to expanded housing capacity, though overall numbers remain below 2024 levels. The report guides funding and local strategies to address homelessness.