VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — New data from Virginia Beach shows seniors and minority groups are making up a growing share of the city's homeless population, reflecting national trends that have housing experts concerned.

Virginia Beach's next Point-in-Time Count happens January 29, 2026 — a yearly snapshot of how many residents are living without stable shelter. This year's early numbers show 327 people experiencing homelessness, up from 311 in 2024.

The concern isn't just the increase — it's who is being impacted. National research from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Government Accountability Office shows the same pattern happening across the country. Seniors are the fastest-growing homeless group nationwide, and minorities remain disproportionately represented du

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