Homelessness Statistics for Lancaster, PA
Total Homeless persons in Lancaster County Pennsylvania in 2019
422
There are an estimated 422 homeless individuals in Lancaster County Pennsylvania. That is a 4% change from 2018.
The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019
Sheltered individuals in families
176
Unsheltered individuals in families
0
Sheltered individuals
234
Unsheltered individuals
12
Sheltered families
56
Unsheltered families
0
Total Homeless families in Lancaster County Pennsylvania in 2019
56
There are an estimated 422 homeless individuals in Lancaster County Pennsylvania. That is a 4% change from 2018.
Chronic Homelessness in Lancaster County Pennsylvania
Total Chronic Homeless in Lancaster County Pennsylvania
12
There are -2 less homeless individuals in Lancaster County Pennsylvania than in 2018. That is a -14% 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
3
Unsheltered Chronic
9
Veteran Homelessness in Lancaster County Pennsylvania
Sheltered
20
Unsheltered
1
Total Veteran Homeless
21
There are more homeless individuals in Lancaster County Pennsylvania than in 2018. That is a % increase.
Youth Homelessness in Lancaster County Pennsylvania
Sheltered
25
Unsheltered
1
Total Homeless Youth
26
There are 11 more homeless youths in Lancaster County Pennsylvania than in 2018. That is a 73% increase.
Housing Inventory
Total number of beds in Lancaster County Pennsylvania
965
This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.
Total number of shelters in Lancaster County Pennsylvania
3
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 213 emergency shelter beds in Lancaster County.
What is Transitional Housing?
Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 182 Transitional Housing beds in Lancaster 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 137 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Lancaster 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 433 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Lancaster County.
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Homeless Shelters and Services
3 Homeless Shelter Listings in Lancaster County
Milagro House - For Homeless Women and Children
Lancaster, PA
Shelter for women and children. Boys over 12 year old are not allowed. Milagro House is not an emergency shelter.In order to be accepted into the Milagro House program, a woman must: [...]
Water Street Mission Shelter
Lancaster, PA
Shelter HoursMonday through Friday: 9:00am to 10:00pmSaturday through Sunday: 9:00am to 9:00pmHomeless Help LineHomeless and need help?Call (717) 358-2030. [...]
Good Samaritan Services Lancaster County Shelters
Ephrata, PA
Women's Shelter: PO Box 756, Ephrata, PA 17522T 717-733-3395 F 610-917-9815Good Samaritan Services provides safe, comfortable housing for men, women, and women with children experiencing homeles [...]
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 |
184 10 184 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
66 0 |
4 3 |
27 1 |
14 2 |
| 2015 Total | 378 | 66 | 7 | 28 | 16 | |
| 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 |
155 7 194 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
60 0 |
5 1 |
17 0 |
5 1 |
| 2016 Total | 356 | 60 | 6 | 17 | 6 | |
| 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 |
154 26 141 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
50 0 |
4 2 |
23 0 |
15 2 |
| 2017 Total | 321 | 50 | 6 | 23 | 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 |
210 16 180 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
56 0 |
4 10 |
30 2 |
15 0 |
| 2018 Total | 406 | 56 | 14 | 32 | 15 | |
| 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 |
234 12 176 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
56 0 |
3 9 |
20 1 |
25 1 |
| 2019 Total | 422 | 56 | 12 | 21 | 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 | 204 | 5.8% | 1042 | 38.0% | 97.7% |
| 2016 | 79 | 7.1% | 1416 | 27.6% | 97.6% |
| 2017 | 93 | 4.1% | 1366 | 33.9% | 96.8% |
| 2018 | 82 | 7.9% | 1110 | 75.1% | 90.7% |
| 2019 | 108 | 17.8% | 797 | 76.3% | 96.3% |
- 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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