There are a lot of numbers to dive into — and, more importantly, the human stories behind the statistics.
The report found that the annual number of people who stayed in emergency shelters, safe havens, or transitional housing increased 6% from fiscal year 2024. As of June 2025, there were 2,404 people experiencing homelessness in Mecklenburg County, down 14% from last year. But the number of people experiencing homelessness for the first time in 2024 increased 11%.
For more information: https://www.wfae.org/show/charlotte-talks-with-mike-collins/2026-02-25/the-latest-data-on-homelessness-in-mecklenburg-county-and-a-look-at-how-its-collected