Homelessness Statistics for Prince William, VA

, Virginia

Total Homeless persons in Prince William County Virginia in 2019

280

There are an estimated 280 homeless individuals in Prince William County Virginia. That is a -25% change from 2018.

The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019

Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered individuals in families

163

There are 163 in Prince William that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

0

There are 0 in Prince William that - together with other family members - are unsheltered
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered individuals

80

There are 163 in Prince William that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

37

There are 163 in Prince William that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

47

There are 47 in Prince William that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

0

There are 0 in Prince William that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Total Homeless families in Prince William County Virginia in 2019

47

There are an estimated 280 homeless individuals in Prince William County Virginia. That is a -25% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Prince William County Virginia

Total Chronic Homeless in Prince William County Virginia

19

There are -52 less homeless individuals in Prince William County Virginia than in 2018. That is a -73% drop .

What is Chronic Homeless?

Chronic homelessness refers to people who have found themselves experiencing homelessness repeatedly and is often accompanied with mental ilness or substance abuse.

Chronically homeless individuals have been on the streets for a long time, potentially years.

Sheltered Chronic

Sheltered chronic

15

There are 47 in Prince William that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

4

There are 0 in Prince William that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Veteran Homelessness in Prince William County Virginia

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

6

unsheltered_veteran

Unsheltered

4

Total Veteran Homeless

10

There are more homeless individuals in Prince William County Virginia than in 2018. That is a % increase.

Youth Homelessness in Prince William County Virginia

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

3

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

2

Total Homeless Youth

5

There are -15 more homeless youths in Prince William County Virginia than in 2018. That is a -75% drop .

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Prince William County Virginia

570

This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.

Total number of shelters in Prince William County Virginia

5

What are Emergency Shelters?

Emergency Shelters are places where the homeless can find a safe place to stay in case of sudden loss of housing. There are about 208 emergency shelter beds in Prince William County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 81 Transitional Housing beds in Prince William County.

What is Permanent Supportive Housing?

Permanent Supportive Housing is a long-term housing service for the elderly or vulnurable population struggling to stay above the poverty line. There are about 125 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Prince William County.

What is Rapid Re-Housing?

Rapid re-housing is a short-term rental assistance service with the purpose of helping people obtain housing quickly, increase self- sufficiency, and stay housed. There are about 156 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Prince William County.

Prince William County, Virginia Homeless Shelters and Services

5 Homeless Shelter Listings in Prince William County

Hilda Barg Homeless Shelter

Hilda Barg Homeless Shelter

Woodbridge, VA

The Hilda Barg Homeless Prevention Center, operated by NVFS, is a 30-bed family shelter open 24/7 year-round. [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Oct 11, 2016
ACTS Homeless Shelter

ACTS Homeless Shelter

Dumfries, VA

Beverly Warren HouseOne of the very first buildings acquired by ACTS, this home originally served as a shelter (upstairs), a thrift store (main floor), and a food pantry (basement) back in 1979. [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Oct 15, 2020
Bill Mehr Drop In Center

Bill Mehr Drop In Center

Woodbridge, VA

The Bill Mehr Drop-in Center (DropIn Center) is operated by the Prince William County Department of Social Services. The Drop-In Center operates six days week, Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m and [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Oct 11, 2016
StreetLight Overnight Shelter

StreetLight Overnight Shelter

Woodbridge, VA

The Overnight Shelter is operated by Streetlight Ministries, and is a 47-bed, shelter for single adult men and women that is in operation 365 days a year, from 6:00 p.m. to 7 a.m. In the event tempe [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Nov 15, 2018
Elect Ladies Transition Home

Elect Ladies Transition Home

Woodbridge, VA

Office hours: Mon-Fri 9:30 am -3:pm; Sat 9:00 am-1:00 PMElect Ladies Transition Home is an organization dedicated to providing a place of hope to women who are strugg [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Dec 18, 2020

Point-In-Time Count Summary

Total Homeless Total Families Total Chronic Total Veterans Total Youth
2015
SI*
UI*
IFS*
UIF*
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
101
84
218
6


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


71
1


20
47


12
6


14
6
2015 Total 409 72 67 18 20
2016
SI*
UI*
IFS*
UIF*
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
104
83
208
5


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


64
2


9
43


17
11


7
4
2016 Total 400 66 52 28 11
2017
SI*
UI*
IFS*
UIF*
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
84
113
200
3


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


52
1


14
62


9
13


6
11
2017 Total 400 53 76 22 17
2018
SI*
UI*
IFS*
UIF*
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
82
110
179
3


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


53
1


16
55


11
13


9
11
2018 Total 374 54 71 24 20
2019
SI*
UI*
IFS*
UIF*
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
80
37
163
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


47
0


15
4


6
4


3
2
2019 Total 280 47 19 10 5
*Key
  • SI: Individuals in shelters
  • UI: Unsheltered individuals
  • IFS: Individuals in families shelters
  • UIF : Unsheltered individuals in families
  • S: Sheltered
  • H: Homeless

Homelessness Behavioral and Performance Statistics

Avg days* Average Length of Time Homeless (days) Average Length of Time Homeless (days) Average Length of Time Homeless (days) Return rate* Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months 1st time* Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time Temp 2 Perm* Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH Supp 2 Perm* Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH
2015 102 14.0% 954 48.5% 91.3%
2016 104 6.9% 1072 48.2% 93.6%
2017 97 6.9% 1103 51.6% 92.3%
2018 87 7.8% 1153 45.3% 100.0%
2019 109 7.9% 596 52.4% 97.1%
*Key
  • Avg days: Average Length of Time Homeless (days)
  • Return rate: Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months
  • 1st time: Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time
  • Temp 2 Perm : Rate People Exit from Emergency Shelters, Supportive Housing, Transitional Housing, and Rapid Re-housing to Permanent Housing
  • Supportive 2 Perm: Rate People in Permanent Supportive Housing and Other Permanent Housing Retain or Exit to Permanent Housing

Resources

Virginia Food Banks

We list thousands of soup kitchens and food banks all across the nation.

Prince William County Homeless Shelters

See All Shelters in Prince William County.

Free Dental Care Clinics

Search for public housing and affordable housing options now.

Free Rehab Centers

Find free and low cost drug rehab and alchool detox treament centers

Free Mental Health Centers

Find free mental health treament centers

Cities Nearby