EVERETT, Wash. — Washington state ranks second in the country for most unhoused people per capita, according to new data from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.
By the end of 2022, the department counted 25,211. The population of unhoused people in the state has increased by more than two thousand since 2020, indicating that the problem is only getting worse.
Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin is keenly aware of the struggle on her streets. During her state of the city address a few weeks ago, she argued demand for services is growing but said they’re strapped for resources.
