Study: Hurricane Helene caused spike in homelessness in North Carolina

By: Greg Childress

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: June 3, 2026

Words: 1,281

Last Updated: 1 day, 23 hours ago

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In 2024-25, while the United States saw a small overall decline in homelessness, North Carolina was moving rapidly in the other direction. The state experienced a 33% increase in homelessness — the largest percentage increase in the nation — according to the 2025 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR) to Congress.

North Carolina saw increases in every category, from homeless individuals and unaccompanied minors to families with children.

The increase was driven largely by …

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