On Friday, data was released for the Contra Costa County 2024 Point in Time Count which showed 471 more residents experiencing homelessness than in 2023.
The data was released via Supervisor Candace Andersen which shows that this year, 2,843 were experiencing homeless compared to 2,372 in 2023.
The data also showed that the City of Antioch had the largest increase in homeless population in the county (79), with the City of Pittsburg at the second largest increase (52) when compared to 2023. It should be noted, the City of Antioch had the second largest increase in the county from 2022 to 2023.
Biggest Increases:
- 79 – City of Antioch
- 52 – City of Pittsburg
- 26 – City of Oakley
- 24 – City of Walnut Creek
- 18 – City of Martinez
Biggest Decreases
- 99 – City of Richmond
- 68 – City of Concord
- 26 – N Richmond
- 18 – Hercules
- 13 – San Pablo
According to Supervisor Candace Andersen, some cities that sustained or strengthened efforts to address homelessness, particularly outreach, showed significant improvement, Richmond (-99) used an $8.6 million state grant to transition nearly 100 residents of a large encampment into housing. Concord (-68) has a homeless strategic plan and well-developed services for residents experiencing or at imminent risk of homelessness, including case management, housing navigation, household budgeting, and short-term rental assistance.
Central County had a 2% decrease from 2023
| City | 2023 | 2024 | +/- |
| Clayton | 10 | 0 | -10 |
| Concord | 241 | 173 | -68 |
| Danville | 7 | 1 | -6 |
| Martinez | 140 | 158 | +18 |
| Pacheco | 20 | 28 | +8 |
| Pleasant Hill | 31 | 42 | +11 |
| San Ramon | 0 | 10 | +10 |
| Walnut Creek | 40 | 64 | +24 |
| Total | 496 | 485 | -11 |
East County had a 39% increase from 2023
| City | 2023 | 2024 | +/- |
| Antioch | 334 | 413 | +79 |
| Bay Point | 50 | 51 | +1 |
| Bethal Island | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Brentwood | 37 | 30 | -7 |
| Oakley | 9 | 35 | +26 |
| Pittsburg | 58 | 110 | +52 |
| Total | 494 | 646 | +152 |
West County had 24% decrease from 2023
| City | 2023 | 2024 | +/- |
| Crockett | 21 | 21 | – |
| El Cerrito | 7 | 11 | +4 |
| El Sobrante | 5 | 0 | -5 |
| Hercules | 20 | 2 | -18 |
| N. Richmond | 31 | 5 | -26 |
| Pinole | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Richmond | 487 | 388 | -99 |
| Rodeo | 36 | 29 | -5 |
| San Pablo | 48 | 35 | -13 |
| Total | 663 | 502 | -161 |
For more information: https://www.cchealth.org/
Previous stories:
- April 9, 2024 – State Bipartisan Audit of Homelessness Spending Released
- Feb 4, 2024 – Antioch Touts 82% Success Rate With Homeless Program
- June 16, 2023 – Contra Costa County Data on Homelessness and Finalizes Housing Element
- June 14, 2023 – Richmond and Antioch See Largest Gain in Homeless Population in Contra Costa County
Article originally published May 31, 2024
5 comments
And this is why Antioch will never provide their data on their 82% success rate. While Lamar Thorpe wants to pat himself on the back for the homeless hotel and its success, the data says otherwise that he and his idiotic policies have led to MORE homeless. It’s time to stop this city spending and go back to work with the county. Antioch is a failure.
Can we assume Oakley is high on the increase list thanks to residual from Antioch. Back in January, Wilbur Ave was full of trailers and the open field along Highway 4. Oakley is penalized by Antioch’s incompetence.
Good news for voters and associates of Gavin. The 6 billion in Prop 1 money will flow to the non profits. The homeless numbers will continue to rise and the ruling class will ask for even more money. California is a national model.
“Homelessness Has Increased 18.5% In Contra Costa County Since 2023” WOW, just think … If Contra Costa County had a 18.5% increase in homelessness every year for the next 25 years …then we would probably have homeless encampments on every street corner and Contra Costa County would look like a dump. If you think your taxes are high now… just wait! Something needs to change!
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Oakley closing in on Antioch by next year.
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