Homelessness Statistics for Buncombe, NC
Total Homeless persons in Buncombe County North Carolina in 2019
580
There are an estimated 580 homeless individuals in Buncombe County North Carolina. That is a 5% change from 2018.
The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019
Sheltered individuals in families
35
Unsheltered individuals in families
6
Sheltered individuals
467
Unsheltered individuals
72
Sheltered families
14
Unsheltered families
2
Total Homeless families in Buncombe County North Carolina in 2019
16
There are an estimated 580 homeless individuals in Buncombe County North Carolina. That is a 5% change from 2018.
Chronic Homelessness in Buncombe County North Carolina
Total Chronic Homeless in Buncombe County North Carolina
121
There are 39 more homeless individuals in Buncombe County North Carolina than in 2018. That is a 48% increase.
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
81
Unsheltered Chronic
40
Veteran Homelessness in Buncombe County North Carolina
Sheltered
248
Unsheltered
8
Total Veteran Homeless
256
There are more homeless individuals in Buncombe County North Carolina than in 2018. That is a % increase.
Youth Homelessness in Buncombe County North Carolina
Sheltered
17
Unsheltered
12
Total Homeless Youth
29
There are 6 more homeless youths in Buncombe County North Carolina than in 2018. That is a 26% increase.
Housing Inventory
Total number of beds in Buncombe County North Carolina
1,050
This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.
Total number of shelters in Buncombe County North Carolina
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 253 emergency shelter beds in Buncombe County.
What is Transitional Housing?
Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 226 Transitional Housing beds in Buncombe 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 493 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Buncombe 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 28 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Buncombe County.
Buncombe County, North Carolina Homeless Shelters and Services
5 Homeless Shelter Listings in Buncombe County
ABCCM Downtown Crisis Ministry
Asheville, NC
ABCCM Homeless ServicesABCCM's Homeless Services program is made up of two transitional housing facilities: the Veterans Restoration Quarters for men and the Steadfast House for women and [...]
Western Carolina Rescue Mission
Asheville, NC
Services Overnight Emergency ShelterHot Meals Served Daily Food BoxesCounselingJob TrainingRecovery Programs& Many OthersWe believe that God loves [...]
Salvation Army Shelter For Men And Women
Asheville, NC
Asheville Center of HopeCall to find out more about the shelter for men and women. Also provides showers for those in need on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 6pm - 6:45pm. [...]
AHOPE Day Center
Asheville, NC
A HOPE DAY CENTER - 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily, provides basic services like showers, laundry, storage, mail & phone access, and engaging case managementPATH - outreaches people who are homeless an [...]
Beloved House Hospitality
Asheville, NC
Programs provided: Day Shelter for folks on the street Transitional Housing program for homeless folks who are ill or disabled One on One advocacy Support groups [...]
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 |
436 74 52 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
19 0 |
22 52 |
194 15 |
30 5 |
| 2015 Total | 562 | 19 | 74 | 209 | 35 | |
| 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 |
400 72 37 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
16 0 |
32 40 |
192 4 |
17 6 |
| 2016 Total | 509 | 16 | 72 | 196 | 23 | |
| 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 |
408 97 49 8 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
15 2 |
43 40 |
225 14 |
21 9 |
| 2017 Total | 562 | 17 | 83 | 239 | 30 | |
| 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 |
464 51 33 6 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
12 1 |
61 21 |
242 5 |
20 3 |
| 2018 Total | 554 | 13 | 82 | 247 | 23 | |
| 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 |
467 72 35 6 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
14 2 |
81 40 |
248 8 |
17 12 |
| 2019 Total | 580 | 16 | 121 | 256 | 29 | |
- 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 | 119 | 9.7% | 1038 | 50.5% | 91.7% |
| 2016 | 117 | 6.3% | 1054 | 54.2% | 91.2% |
| 2017 | 145 | 10.1% | 836 | 64.7% | 94.6% |
| 2018 | 178 | 7.9% | 580 | 60.2% | 97.6% |
| 2019 | 173 | 8.5% | 584 | 59.0% | 96.4% |
- 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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