The average age at death of those who died while experiencing homelessness was 49, almost three decades younger than the average U.S. life expectancy, the report said.
More homeless people dying on Multnomah County s streets
The Domicile Unknown report shows more people died while experiencing homelessness in 2019 than in each of the past nine years. Author: Morgan Romero Updated: 7:52 PM PST December 21, 2020
PORTLAND, Ore. More homeless people died on Multnomah County s streets in 2019 than in nearly a decade, according to the latest Domicile Unknown report from the county and Street Roots.
People who live in Multnomah County, elected officials and social service providers look to these reports, and the personal stories within them, to inform life-saving policies and resources for the poorest in our communities. This report is dedicated to those who have died, their families and friends, the report reads. To all those working to end the epidemic of homelessness. And to those who haven t yet found a way off the street.