Homelessness Statistics for Washington, MN

, Minnesota

Total Homeless persons in Washington County Minnesota in 2019

686

There are an estimated 686 homeless individuals in Washington County Minnesota. That is a 10% 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

265

There are 265 in Washington that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

49

There are 49 in Washington that - together with other family members - are unsheltered
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered individuals

185

There are 265 in Washington that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

187

There are 265 in Washington that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

83

There are 83 in Washington that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

14

There are 14 in Washington that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Total Homeless families in Washington County Minnesota in 2019

97

There are an estimated 686 homeless individuals in Washington County Minnesota. That is a 10% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Washington County Minnesota

Total Chronic Homeless in Washington County Minnesota

105

There are 42 more homeless individuals in Washington County Minnesota than in 2018. That is a 67% 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

Sheltered chronic

45

There are 83 in Washington that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

60

There are 14 in Washington that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Veteran Homelessness in Washington County Minnesota

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

15

unsheltered_veteran

Unsheltered

9

Total Veteran Homeless

24

There are more homeless individuals in Washington County Minnesota than in 2018. That is a % increase.

Youth Homelessness in Washington County Minnesota

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

49

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

26

Total Homeless Youth

75

There are -2 more homeless youths in Washington County Minnesota than in 2018. That is a -3% drop .

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Washington County Minnesota

1,931

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

Total number of shelters in Washington County Minnesota

2

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 293 emergency shelter beds in Washington County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 104 Transitional Housing beds in Washington 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 1074 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Washington 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 298 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Washington County.

Washington County, Minnesota Homeless Shelters and Services

2 Homeless Shelter Listings in Washington County

Catholic Charities Family Service Center

Catholic Charities Family Service Center

Maplewood, MN

For Ramsey County families experiencing homelessnessUp to 120 consecutive nights of shelter for families, activities for children, tutoring and resources, parenting education with life ski [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Apr 27, 2020
St. Andrew’s Family Shelter

St. Andrew’s Family Shelter

Hugo, MN

Emergency shelter is provided to families in Washington County and suburban Ramsey County residents. We provide off-site shelter with direct and ongoing case management services until stable hous [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jul 11, 2018

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
159
139
269
41


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


78
14


20
12


25
3


76
38
2015 Total 608 92 32 28 114
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
135
154
276
53


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


76
12


43
9


16
3


42
36
2016 Total 618 88 52 19 78
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
187
71
247
39


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


83
10


29
27


22
0


37
11
2017 Total 544 93 56 22 48
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
198
147
215
65


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


72
21


38
25


18
3


48
29
2018 Total 625 93 63 21 77
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
185
187
265
49


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


83
14


45
60


15
9


49
26
2019 Total 686 97 105 24 75
*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 198 3.3% 1909 52.7% 91.7%
2016 102 7.3% 1757 57.8% 90.6%
2017 113 4.6% 1547 61.1% 92.6%
2018 102 3.2% 1796 46.9% 91.7%
2019 122 6.7% 1107 38.8% 88.8%
*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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