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Utah’s homeless population has increased — but not as much as many other states

About 3,900 Utahns were in a shelter or living on the streets during the point-in-time count in January, about 180 people more than in January 2023.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Shawn Spalding talks to a man laying on a piece of cardboard during the Salt Lake County point-in-time count on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. Despite an increase in people experiencing homelessness in Utah, officials say deeply affordable housing has lead to a smaller increase compared to other states.