(Portland, OR) -- Officials are reporting a significant rise in homelessness across Oregon. A new report from Portland State University shows the number of people who are homeless in Oregon was up 35 percent last year compared to 2023. The report found that number could be affected by an increase in shelter beds, culturally specific services, better data collection and more outreach. Sheltered homelessness increased 49 percent, due to more shelter space. Unsheltered homelessness grew 27 percent. Multnomah, Lane and Marion counties had the largest number of homeless people.