Homelessness Statistics for Union, NJ
Total Homeless persons in Union County New Jersey in 2019
437
There are an estimated 437 homeless individuals in Union County New Jersey. That is a -9% change from 2018.
The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019
Sheltered individuals in families
197
Unsheltered individuals in families
0
Sheltered individuals
201
Unsheltered individuals
39
Sheltered families
69
Unsheltered families
0
Total Homeless families in Union County New Jersey in 2019
69
There are an estimated 437 homeless individuals in Union County New Jersey. That is a -9% change from 2018.
Chronic Homelessness in Union County New Jersey
Total Chronic Homeless in Union County New Jersey
58
There are 35 more homeless individuals in Union County New Jersey than in 2018. That is a 152% 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
43
Unsheltered Chronic
15
Veteran Homelessness in Union County New Jersey
Sheltered
7
Unsheltered
0
Total Veteran Homeless
7
There are more homeless individuals in Union County New Jersey than in 2018. That is a % increase.
Youth Homelessness in Union County New Jersey
Sheltered
21
Unsheltered
3
Total Homeless Youth
24
There are 9 more homeless youths in Union County New Jersey than in 2018. That is a 60% increase.
Housing Inventory
Total number of beds in Union County New Jersey
706
This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.
Total number of shelters in Union County New Jersey
4
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 140 emergency shelter beds in Union County.
What is Transitional Housing?
Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 125 Transitional Housing beds in Union 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 406 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Union 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 35 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Union County.
Union County, New Jersey Homeless Shelters and Services
4 Homeless Shelter Listings in Union County
Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless
Elizabeth, NJ
The mission of the Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless is to ensure that homeless individuals and families, and those persons who imminently face homelessness in Union County:Obtain [...]
Salvation Army New Jersey Division
Union, NJ
Short term emergency assistance to individuals, families or groups. Eligibility Low income individuals - people in need especially those who fall through the cracks [...]
The Gateway Family YMCA
Elizabeth, NJ
Shelter for single men age 18 and over and female heads of household families. Services provided are emergency food, housing search, referrals to medical and counseling services. Homele [...]
Salvation Army Emergency Shelter - Elizabeth Shelter
Elizabeth, NJ
Emergency shelter for single adults. 45 bed capacity. Also provides additional supportive services to facilitate independence and self sufficiency. [...]
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 |
214 31 207 52 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
64 11 |
19 11 |
14 1 |
24 2 |
| 2015 Total | 504 | 75 | 30 | 15 | 26 | |
| 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 |
198 49 253 13 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
88 4 |
10 9 |
7 0 |
23 1 |
| 2016 Total | 513 | 92 | 19 | 7 | 24 | |
| 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 |
155 50 270 5 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
89 2 |
25 18 |
3 0 |
13 3 |
| 2017 Total | 480 | 91 | 43 | 3 | 16 | |
| 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 |
179 30 258 11 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
85 3 |
18 5 |
6 1 |
14 1 |
| 2018 Total | 478 | 88 | 23 | 7 | 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 |
201 39 197 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
69 0 |
43 15 |
7 0 |
21 3 |
| 2019 Total | 437 | 69 | 58 | 7 | 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 | 145 | 4.1% | 1013 | 51.6% | 96.3% |
| 2016 | 121 | 3.2% | 1203 | 57.1% | 98.2% |
| 2017 | 99 | 4.9% | 1322 | 50.7% | 97.4% |
| 2018 | 96 | 5.5% | 1271 | 61.0% | 96.2% |
| 2019 | 78 | 7.9% | 857 | 42.1% | 97.4% |
- 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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