Homelessness Statistics for Mercer, NJ
Total Homeless persons in Mercer County New Jersey in 2019
448
There are an estimated 448 homeless individuals in Mercer County New Jersey. That is a -6% change from 2018.
The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019
Sheltered individuals in families
119
Unsheltered individuals in families
5
Sheltered individuals
245
Unsheltered individuals
79
Sheltered families
41
Unsheltered families
2
Total Homeless families in Mercer County New Jersey in 2019
43
There are an estimated 448 homeless individuals in Mercer County New Jersey. That is a -6% change from 2018.
Chronic Homelessness in Mercer County New Jersey
Total Chronic Homeless in Mercer County New Jersey
68
There are 22 more homeless individuals in Mercer County New Jersey 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
29
Unsheltered Chronic
39
Veteran Homelessness in Mercer County New Jersey
Sheltered
8
Unsheltered
11
Total Veteran Homeless
19
There are more homeless individuals in Mercer County New Jersey than in 2018. That is a % increase.
Youth Homelessness in Mercer County New Jersey
Sheltered
24
Unsheltered
0
Total Homeless Youth
24
There are -4 more homeless youths in Mercer County New Jersey than in 2018. That is a -14% drop .
Housing Inventory
Total number of beds in Mercer County New Jersey
1,430
This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.
Total number of shelters in Mercer County New Jersey
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 232 emergency shelter beds in Mercer County.
What is Transitional Housing?
Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 119 Transitional Housing beds in Mercer 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 687 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Mercer 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 292 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Mercer County.
Mercer County, New Jersey Homeless Shelters and Services
3 Homeless Shelter Listings in Mercer County
Cold Weather Oveflow Shelter
Trenton, NJ
The Center provides sleeping shelter during cold weather months to area homeless individuals who come as overflow from the Trenton Rescue Mission. Report to Rescue Mission first, will refe [...]
Rescue Mission of Trenton - Trenton Rescue Mission
Trenton, NJ
The Rescue Mission of Trenton provides the only Emergency Shelter in Mercer County, New Jersey, licensed by the Department of Community Affairs (DCA), serving single men and women. While a homeless cl [...]
Amani House - Volunteers of America Delaware Valley
Trenton, NJ
Amani House, through Volunteers of America manages this 25 bed shelter program for Men in Mercer County. Call the shelter at the number provided for more information. [...]
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 |
333 105 162 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
57 0 |
9 64 |
20 11 |
30 10 |
| 2015 Total | 600 | 57 | 73 | 31 | 40 | |
| 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 |
290 44 131 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
47 0 |
2 18 |
13 2 |
18 2 |
| 2016 Total | 465 | 47 | 20 | 15 | 20 | |
| 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 |
275 81 119 3 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
39 1 |
45 21 |
12 8 |
32 5 |
| 2017 Total | 478 | 40 | 66 | 20 | 37 | |
| 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 |
274 63 142 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
47 0 |
25 21 |
13 5 |
25 3 |
| 2018 Total | 479 | 47 | 46 | 18 | 28 | |
| 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 |
245 79 119 5 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
41 2 |
29 39 |
8 11 |
24 0 |
| 2019 Total | 448 | 43 | 68 | 19 | 24 | |
- 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 | 78 | 4.2% | 1727 | 49.0% | 89.2% |
| 2016 | 63 | 3.2% | 1563 | 37.5% | 90.7% |
| 2017 | 57 | 2.8% | 1686 | 33.5% | 93.3% |
| 2018 | 60 | 3.6% | 1734 | 35.7% | 95.0% |
| 2019 | 60 | 3.4% | 1591 | 31.6% | 94.2% |
- 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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