Homelessness Statistics for Miami, FL

, Florida

Total Homeless persons in Miami County Florida in 2019

3,472

There are an estimated 3,472 homeless individuals in Miami County Florida. That is a -1% 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

1160

There are 1160 in Miami that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

0

There are 0 in Miami that - together with other family members - are unsheltered
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered individuals

1304

There are 1160 in Miami that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

1008

There are 1160 in Miami that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

327

There are 327 in Miami that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

0

There are 0 in Miami that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Total Homeless families in Miami County Florida in 2019

327

There are an estimated 3,472 homeless individuals in Miami County Florida. That is a -1% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Miami County Florida

Total Chronic Homeless in Miami County Florida

321

There are -15 less homeless individuals in Miami County Florida than in 2018. That is a -4% 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

195

There are 327 in Miami that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

126

There are 0 in Miami that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Veteran Homelessness in Miami County Florida

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

145

unsheltered_veteran

Unsheltered

24

Total Veteran Homeless

169

There are more homeless individuals in Miami County Florida than in 2018. That is a % increase.

Youth Homelessness in Miami County Florida

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

108

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

26

Total Homeless Youth

134

There are -22 more homeless youths in Miami County Florida than in 2018. That is a -14% drop .

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Miami County Florida

8,469

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

Total number of shelters in Miami County Florida

0

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 1863 emergency shelter beds in Miami County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 754 Transitional Housing beds in Miami 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 4728 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Miami 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 978 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Miami County.

Miami County, Florida Homeless Shelters and Services

Homeless Shelter Listings in Miami County

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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
1713
1007
1432
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


410
0


134
352


213
23


139
11
2015 Total 4,152 410 486 236 150
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
2202
980
1051
2


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


315
1


98
337


126
31


165
12
2016 Total 4,235 316 435 157 177
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
1535
1011
1175
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


341
0


159
135


158
9


101
40
2017 Total 3,721 341 294 167 141
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
1395
1030
1091
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


312
0


188
148


111
9


130
26
2018 Total 3,516 312 336 120 156
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
1304
1008
1160
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


327
0


195
126


145
24


108
26
2019 Total 3,472 327 321 169 134
*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 160 14.8% 5042 63.5% 97.7%
2016 137 13.9% 6213 62.7% 96.9%
2017 135 14.9% 5448 59.1% 98.6%
2018 136 14.2% 4900 55.8% 98.5%
2019 137 12.6% 4336 56.9% 99.2%
*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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