Here's How Many Homeless People Live In Morristown: Report

MORRISTOWN, NJ — As part of the annual "point in time count," advocates and volunteers tallied the state's homeless population on a single night last winter, discovering dozens of people experiencing homelessness in Morristown.

Monarch Housing Associates released the results of the 2022 "point in time count" on Tuesday, an annual effort that compiles a wealth of data about the severity and causes of homelessness in New Jersey.

According to researchers, a total of 8,754 people across the state and 351 people across Morris County were experiencing homelessness during this year's count, which took place on the evening of Jan. 25.

In Morristown, 140 people were counted, which is about 40 percent of the county's overall total.

Other statistics in Morris County, such as race, age, disabilities and veteran status, were broken down in the annual report.

"NJ Counts 2022, New Jersey’s annual Point-In-Time (PIT) Count of the Homeless, provides a statewide snapshot of households experiencing homelessness in our communities; where they find shelter, what their needs are, and what factors contribute to making them homeless," officials said.

The 2022 count provides vital demographics and other information about families and individuals who were homeless on Jan. 25. These findings assist stakeholders in better allocating housing resources and services in order to prevent and end homelessness.

To see the full report and learn about its methodology here. See all local data for Morris County here.