The findings from the 2024 PiT Count provide valuable insights into the current state of homelessness in Saskatoon. The following key themes emerged from the analysis of the data collected during the Count:

1. Homelessness continues to increase drastically, almost tripling since the 2022 PiT Count. In 2024, approximately 5 out of every 1,000 Saskatoon residents were counted as experiencing homelessness on the night of the Count, placing Saskatoon among the highest rates observed in comparable Canadian cities.
2. The number of children experiencing homelessness increased from 26 in 2022 to 315 in 2024.
3. The Indigenous population continues to be overrepresented among the unhoused population (80.7%), and despite representing only 11.5% of Saskatoon’s general population.
4. Evictions and insufficient income were the top reported causes of housing loss.
5. Approximately 60% of the respondents reported having a mental health issue and over 80% reported dealing with substance abuse issues, underlining the complexities of homelessness.
6. Libraries and food banks were the services most used by those experiencing homelessness, with 77.9% of respondents reporting using the library, and 70.2% using food bank services. Shelters (61%), health clinics (56%), emergency rooms (53.2%) and hospital services (45.4%) were also used, which reinforces the links between homelessness and health.

The 2024 PiT Count identified 1,499 individuals experiencing homelessness. Unsheltered homelessness continues to escalate in Saskatoon, with the number of unsheltered individuals rising to 19.6% in 2024 up from 5.6% in 2022. These findings emphasize that while immediate shelter and support services are crucial, long-term strategies must directly address the economic and social underpinnings of homelessness.