Homelessness Statistics for Cecil, MD

, Maryland

Total Homeless persons in Cecil County Maryland in 2019

126

There are an estimated 126 homeless individuals in Cecil County Maryland. That is a -2% 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

45

There are 45 in Cecil that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

4

There are 4 in Cecil that - together with other family members - are unsheltered
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered individuals

59

There are 45 in Cecil that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

18

There are 45 in Cecil that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

14

There are 14 in Cecil that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

1

There are 1 in Cecil that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Total Homeless families in Cecil County Maryland in 2019

15

There are an estimated 126 homeless individuals in Cecil County Maryland. That is a -2% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Cecil County Maryland

Total Chronic Homeless in Cecil County Maryland

14

There are -8 less homeless individuals in Cecil County Maryland than in 2018. That is a -36% 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

6

There are 14 in Cecil that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

8

There are 1 in Cecil that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Veteran Homelessness in Cecil County Maryland

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

32

unsheltered_veteran

Unsheltered

2

Total Veteran Homeless

34

There are more homeless individuals in Cecil County Maryland than in 2018. That is a % increase.

Youth Homelessness in Cecil County Maryland

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

1

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

0

Total Homeless Youth

1

There are -3 more homeless youths in Cecil County Maryland than in 2018. That is a -75% drop .

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Cecil County Maryland

281

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

Total number of shelters in Cecil County Maryland

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 22 emergency shelter beds in Cecil County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 99 Transitional Housing beds in Cecil 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 121 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Cecil 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 39 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Cecil County.

Cecil County, Maryland Homeless Shelters and Services

5 Homeless Shelter Listings in Cecil County

Cecil County Domestic Violence Shelter

Cecil County Domestic Violence Shelter

Elkton, MD

For battered women & their children. Emergency shelter Meals Counseling. All services are free of charge.24 Hour Helpline: The helpline is confidential with the followi [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Oct 9, 2020
Cecil County Men's Shelter

Cecil County Men's Shelter

Elkton, MD

Emergency shelter, transitional shelter. Counseling Day shelter and meals(both males and females have access today shelter) The Cecil County Men's Shelter, often referred to as Settleme [...]

Last Updated Ago Added May 1, 2017
Meeting Ground

Meeting Ground

Elkton, MD

Emergency & transitional shelter. Meals Counseling [...]

Last Updated Ago Added May 28, 2011
Cecil County Department of Social Services

Cecil County Department of Social Services

Elkton, MD

Cecil County Department of Social Services, Domestic Violence Rape Crisis ProgramProvides services for victims and their family of domestic violence with assistance from community based pr [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Nov 10, 2016
Meeting Ground Inc

Meeting Ground Inc

Elkton, MD

Winter Shelter. The Meeting Ground Emergency Rotating Shelter provides shelter to individuals and families experiencing The only thing that countshomelessness during the cold winter mon [...]

Last Updated Ago Added May 1, 2017

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
114
30
42
5


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


15
2


14
15


74
2


1
1
2015 Total 191 17 29 76 2
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
54
45
62
6


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


22
2


2
20


37
7


0
7
2016 Total 167 24 22 44 7
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
60
79
52
2


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


17
1


8
27


36
3


3
3
2017 Total 193 18 35 39 6
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
49
41
39
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


11
0


0
22


37
8


0
4
2018 Total 129 11 22 45 4
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
59
18
45
4


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


14
1


6
8


32
2


1
0
2019 Total 126 15 14 34 1
*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 0 0
2016 188 2.3% 176 50.3% 100.0%
2017 209 7.1% 139 69.2% 100.0%
2018 160 2.4% 208 77.3% 100.0%
2019 143 0.0% 196 68.0% 100.0%
*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

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