N.J. homeless population rises in 2023

The homeless population grew by 17.1% statewide, but the change was not even across counties. Salem County saw its homeless population grow by 235%, while four counties saw the population decrease, an analysis of Monarch Housing Associates data shows.

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Data based on point-in-time studies conducted on January 24, 2023 and January 25, 2022 by Monarch Housing Associates. Percent change based on an NJ Advance Media analysis.

Chart: Nyah MarshallSource: Monarch Housing AssociatesCreated with Datawrapper