Contra Costa County released its 2025 Point in Time Count which shows 2,118 people experiencing homelessness – 26% less between 2024 and 2025.
The count took place on January 30 and here is a look at homeless data over the past few years.
- 2025: 2,118
- 2024: 2,843
- 2023: 2,372
According to Contra Costa County Health, 725 fewer people were experiencing homelessness on one given night. Meanwhile, 40% (840) were in shelter beds versus 60% (1,278) who were unsheltered.
Contra Costa County also reported a 34% increase in temporary and permanent housing beds
- Emergency Shelter: 817 (in 2023, it was 665)
- Transitional Housing: 291 (in 2023, it was 275)
- Rapid Rehousing: 572 (in 2023, it was 294)
- Permanent supportive housing: 1,629 (in 2023, it was 1,325)
- Other Permanent housing: 478 (in 2023, it was 274)
The county also asked about displacement experiences which include:
- In the past year, did police or city workers make you move from where you were staying? 63% said yes.
- When you had to move, did you lose any belongings or did official take them? 75% said yes.
- Were you offered services when you were required to move? 54% said yes.
Central County: 33% decrease from 2024
| City | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | +/- |
| Clayton | 10 | 0 | Not included | incomplete |
| Concord | 241 | 173 | 131 | -42 |
| Danville | 7 | 1 | Not included | Incomplete |
| Martinez | 140 | 158 | 63 | -95 |
| Pacheco | 20 | 28 | 10 | -18 |
| Pleasant Hill | 31 | 42 | 32 | -10 |
| San Ramon | 0 | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Walnut Creek | 40 | 64 | 50 | -14 |
| Total | 496 | 485 | 321 |
East County: 41% decrease from 2024
| City | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | +/- |
| Antioch | 334 | 413 | 246 | -167 |
| Bay Point | 50 | 51 | 31 | -20 |
| Bethel Island | 6 | 4 | Not included | Incomplete |
| Brentwood | 37 | 30 | 5 | -25 |
| Oakley | 9 | 35 | 25 | -10 |
| Pittsburg | 58 | 110 | 73 | -37 |
| Total | 494 | 646 | 388 |
West County: 41% decrease from 2024
| City | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | +/- |
| Crockett | 21 | 21 | 3 | -18 |
| El Cerrito | 7 | 11 | 21 | +10 |
| El Sobrante | 5 | 0 | Not included | Incomplete |
| Hercules | 20 | 2 | Not included | Incomplete |
| N. Richmond | 31 | 5 | 16 | +11 |
| Pinole | 8 | 7 | 12 | + 5 |
| Richmond | 487 | 388 | 208 | -180 |
| Rodeo | 36 | 29 | 17 | -12 |
| San Pablo | 48 | 35 | 13 | -22 |
| Total | 663 | 502 | 297 |
Here is a look at other data provided:
Age
- 59% – 25 to 54 years old
- 28% – 55 & older
- 8% – Under 18
- 5% – 18 to 24 years old
Gender
- 58% – Male
- 40% – Female
- 1% – more than 1 gender
- 1% – transgender/non-binary
Race:
- 36% – white
- 34% – black, African American or African
- 14% – Hispanic
- 6% – Multi-racial
- 5% – American Indian, Alaska Native, or Indigenous
- 5% – other race less than 5%
Total Deaths Recorded by Coroner for People Experiencing Homelessness
- 2024 – 76
- 2023 – 113
- 2022 – 105
- 2021 – 97
- 2020 – 100
Other population characteristics
- 95%: adult only households
- 62%: chronically homeless
- 4%: veterans
- 14%: of adults had been in foster care
- 45%: of households with jail, prison, probation or parole history
County Health Release: Homeless Count Sees 26 Percent Drop from a Year Ago
- Homelessness decreased by more than 30% in Central, East and West County.
- Temporary and permanent housing beds increased by 34% since 2023.
- Substantial local progress, including a 60% drop in Martinez, 46% in Richmond and 40% in Antioch.
These results underscore the importance of the services we provide to support some of our community’s most vulnerable residents.
CCH is working hard on many fronts to create more housing opportunities. In recent years, we’ve opened two Homekey facilities, including El Portal Place, which began welcoming residents in October. We know the work is far from over, but we also know it’s making a difference.
For more information: https://www.cchealth.org/
Story originally published on July 1, 2025
Previous stories:
- June 3, 2024 – 2024 Point in Time: Contra Costa County Sees Increase in Homelessness
- 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
