Homelessness Statistics for Wicomico, MD

, Maryland

Total Homeless persons in Wicomico County Maryland in 2019

275

There are an estimated 275 homeless individuals in Wicomico County Maryland. 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

Sheltered individuals in families

77

There are 77 in Wicomico that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

0

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

Sheltered individuals

161

There are 77 in Wicomico that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

37

There are 77 in Wicomico that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

24

There are 24 in Wicomico that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

0

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

Total Homeless families in Wicomico County Maryland in 2019

24

There are an estimated 275 homeless individuals in Wicomico County Maryland. That is a -6% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Wicomico County Maryland

Total Chronic Homeless in Wicomico County Maryland

41

There are -2 less homeless individuals in Wicomico County Maryland than in 2018. That is a -5% 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

34

There are 24 in Wicomico that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

7

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

Veteran Homelessness in Wicomico County Maryland

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Sheltered

11

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Unsheltered

4

Total Veteran Homeless

15

There are more homeless individuals in Wicomico County Maryland than in 2018. That is a % increase.

Youth Homelessness in Wicomico County Maryland

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Sheltered

4

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Unsheltered

3

Total Homeless Youth

7

There are -3 more homeless youths in Wicomico County Maryland than in 2018. That is a -30% drop .

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Wicomico County Maryland

576

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

Total number of shelters in Wicomico County Maryland

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 207 emergency shelter beds in Wicomico County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 38 Transitional Housing beds in Wicomico 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 275 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Wicomico 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 56 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Wicomico County.

Wicomico County, Maryland Homeless Shelters and Services

4 Homeless Shelter Listings in Wicomico County

HALO Center of Hope

HALO Center of Hope

Salisbury, MD

410-543-2003 - After hoursEmergency Shelter for Men, Women, and Mothers with ChildrenOur guests arrive in a state of emergency. Whether through domestic vio [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Aug 3, 2020
Christian Shelter, Inc.

Christian Shelter, Inc.

Salisbury, MD

Emergency shelter. Meals, Counseling, Clothing, Food pantry.Hours of OperationOpe [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Oct 9, 2020
Christian Emergency Shelter

Christian Emergency Shelter

Salisbury, MD

Provides a 24-hour emergency shelter with 50 beds.Services:FoodClothingCounselingReferrals to social service agenciesNotes:Eligibility [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Apr 26, 2022
Veterans Service Centers of America-VSCOA

Veterans Service Centers of America-VSCOA

Quantico, MD

Veterans Support Centers of America or VSCOA is a nonprofit organization formed to serve our rural disabled and homeless Veteran community. We do this by providing opportunity, shelter, needed suppor [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Mar 10, 2014

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
211
48
67
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


23
0


27
24


23
3


17
2
2015 Total 326 23 51 26 19
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
178
35
47
2


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


18
1


17
16


17
2


13
2
2016 Total 262 19 33 19 15
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
170
42
48
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


14
0


31
10


24
8


8
1
2017 Total 260 14 41 32 9
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
167
27
93
5


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


31
1


33
10


21
2


10
0
2018 Total 292 32 43 23 10
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
161
37
77
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


24
0


34
7


11
4


4
3
2019 Total 275 24 41 15 7
*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 90 10.4% 820 50.3% 98.1%
2016 93 10.4% 817 51.1% 98.7%
2017 95 11.1% 891 33.0% 96.2%
2018 79 11.2% 988 36.2% 96.9%
2019 86 14.6% 755 27.4% 98.3%
*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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