Homelessness Statistics for Shelby, TN
Total Homeless persons in Shelby County Tennessee in 2019
1,325
There are an estimated 1,325 homeless individuals in Shelby County Tennessee. That is a 8% change from 2018.
The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019
Sheltered individuals in families
564
Unsheltered individuals in families
0
Sheltered individuals
703
Unsheltered individuals
58
Sheltered families
162
Unsheltered families
0
Total Homeless families in Shelby County Tennessee in 2019
162
There are an estimated 1,325 homeless individuals in Shelby County Tennessee. That is a 8% change from 2018.
Chronic Homelessness in Shelby County Tennessee
Total Chronic Homeless in Shelby County Tennessee
74
There are -13 less homeless individuals in Shelby County Tennessee than in 2018. That is a -15% 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
59
Unsheltered Chronic
15
Veteran Homelessness in Shelby County Tennessee
Sheltered
162
Unsheltered
10
Total Veteran Homeless
172
There are more homeless individuals in Shelby County Tennessee than in 2018. That is a % increase.
Youth Homelessness in Shelby County Tennessee
Sheltered
25
Unsheltered
1
Total Homeless Youth
26
There are -44 more homeless youths in Shelby County Tennessee than in 2018. That is a -63% drop .
Housing Inventory
Total number of beds in Shelby County Tennessee
3,265
This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.
Total number of shelters in Shelby County Tennessee
6
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 393 emergency shelter beds in Shelby County.
What is Transitional Housing?
Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 1022 Transitional Housing beds in Shelby 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 1409 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Shelby 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 387 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Shelby County.
Shelby County, Tennessee Homeless Shelters and Services
6 Homeless Shelter Listings in Shelby County
Memphis Day Shelter
Memphis, TN
Because being on the streets can be so dangerous, we do everything we can to encourage homeless individuals to stay off the streets and come into our facilities to get help.One way we do s [...]
Abused Women Services of YWCA
Memphis, TN
Emergency Shelter for Women and Children Escaping Domestic Violence The YWCA Shelter is a 27 bed facility that provides the only 24 hour, 7 day a week emergency shelter to abused women and th [...]
Memphis Union Mission
Memphis, TN
Shelter: Many homeless men live in fear of being robbed, beaten, or even killed. And extreme temperatures can make sleeping on the streets further dangerous.That's why providing safe [...]
Safe Harbor of Memphis
Memphis, TN
Lighthouse is a faith-based recovery support services and transitional housing program. Emergency shelter is offered for three days during fair weather-longer in weather emergencies. After the initia [...]
Calvary Rescue Mission
Memphis, TN
Overnight shelter for men. Providing meals, shelter, counseling.Intake 4:00-7:00 pm daily.CALVARY Rescue Mission is a non-profit, independent, faith-based shelter for homeless men i [...]
Alpha Omega Veterans Services, Inc.
Memphis, TN
Alpha Omega Veterans Services is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee that assists military veterans to reintegrate into society, often after achieving re [...]
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 |
929 78 518 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
155 0 |
67 21 |
221 5 |
119 4 |
| 2015 Total | 1,525 | 155 | 88 | 226 | 123 | |
| 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 |
1000 121 548 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
165 0 |
24 76 |
228 12 |
60 3 |
| 2016 Total | 1,669 | 165 | 100 | 240 | 63 | |
| 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 |
836 79 511 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
130 0 |
10 42 |
204 9 |
29 2 |
| 2017 Total | 1,426 | 130 | 52 | 213 | 31 | |
| 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 |
776 102 348 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
109 0 |
79 8 |
218 13 |
64 6 |
| 2018 Total | 1,226 | 109 | 87 | 231 | 70 | |
| 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 |
703 58 564 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
162 0 |
59 15 |
162 10 |
25 1 |
| 2019 Total | 1,325 | 162 | 74 | 172 | 26 | |
- 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 | 148 | 4.0% | 2058 | 66.5% | 94.8% |
| 2016 | 96 | 5.6% | 3980 | 37.6% | 95.8% |
| 2017 | 101 | 5.7% | 3662 | 44.0% | 94.7% |
| 2018 | 110 | 5.7% | 3401 | 46.4% | 96.3% |
| 2019 | 106 | 7.8% | 2919 | 54.5% | 93.9% |
- 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
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