The number of people living in Denver without homes has decreased for the first time in almost a decade, according to the Metro Denver Homeless Initiative’s annual one-night census.
The point-in-time count, which tallies how many people were homeless on a single night in January each year, showed a 12.5% decrease in overall homelessness in the city compared to the 2025 report. Unsheltered homelessness — which is those who are sleeping in tents or on the streets — was down 34% from the previous year.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston celebrated the new data Wednesday as a win for his All In Mile High homelessness program, which has been his administration’s focus since he was elected in 2023.
“This is a historic accomplishment, and it is one we celebrate with every city employee, partner and Denverite who shares the belief that our neighbors deserve better than to sleep on the streets,” Johnston in a statement ahead of a morning news conference.
