Homelessness Rises In El Paso And Teller Counties As Statewide Numbers Fall

By Glenn Wallace | Axios

Homelessness in El Paso and Teller counties rose in 2025, even as statewide numbers declined slightly, according to a statewide report released Monday.

Why it matters: The increase is adding strain to local shelters and housing programs even as much of Colorado saw modest improvement.

Driving the news: Colorado’s State of Homelessness Report counted 7,078 people experiencing homelessness in the Pikes Peak region in 2025, up from 6,787 the year before.

• Local service providers saw demand jump nearly 19% year over year, helping 16,245 people in 2025.
• Meanwhile, homelessness declined slightly in Denver, northern Colorado and statewide overall.

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