Homelessness Statistics for Shelby, AL
Total Homeless persons in Shelby County Alabama in 2019
981
There are an estimated 981 homeless individuals in Shelby County Alabama. 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
160
Unsheltered individuals in families
16
Sheltered individuals
495
Unsheltered individuals
310
Sheltered families
59
Unsheltered families
5
Total Homeless families in Shelby County Alabama in 2019
64
There are an estimated 981 homeless individuals in Shelby County Alabama. That is a 9% change from 2018.
Chronic Homelessness in Shelby County Alabama
Total Chronic Homeless in Shelby County Alabama
97
There are -17 less homeless individuals in Shelby County Alabama than in 2018. That is a -15% 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
79
Unsheltered Chronic
18
Veteran Homelessness in Shelby County Alabama
Sheltered
75
Unsheltered
16
Total Veteran Homeless
91
There are more homeless individuals in Shelby County Alabama than in 2018. That is a % increase.
Youth Homelessness in Shelby County Alabama
Sheltered
26
Unsheltered
41
Total Homeless Youth
67
There are 41 more homeless youths in Shelby County Alabama than in 2018. That is a 158% increase.
Housing Inventory
Total number of beds in Shelby County Alabama
2,639
This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.
Total number of shelters in Shelby County Alabama
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 516 emergency shelter beds in Shelby County.
What is Transitional Housing?
Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 277 Transitional Housing beds in Shelby 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 1740 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Shelby 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 106 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Shelby County.
Shelby County, Alabama Homeless Shelters and Services
There are no listing located within the city limits.
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 |
661 225 255 12 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
84 4 |
35 204 |
133 11 |
56 21 |
| 2015 Total | 1,153 | 88 | 239 | 144 | 77 | |
| 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 |
743 184 289 12 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
98 3 |
29 63 |
156 2 |
88 22 |
| 2016 Total | 1,228 | 101 | 92 | 158 | 110 | |
| 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 |
715 217 160 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
60 0 |
28 61 |
29 11 |
80 45 |
| 2017 Total | 1,092 | 60 | 89 | 40 | 125 | |
| 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 |
501 219 181 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
54 0 |
90 24 |
116 17 |
21 5 |
| 2018 Total | 901 | 54 | 114 | 133 | 26 | |
| 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 |
495 310 160 16 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
59 5 |
79 18 |
75 16 |
26 41 |
| 2019 Total | 981 | 64 | 97 | 91 | 67 | |
- 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 | 76 | 15.0% | 3302 | 21.8% | 88.2% |
| 2016 | 74 | 17.9% | 3121 | 23.6% | 90.6% |
| 2017 | 67 | 27.9% | 2938 | 23.1% | 94.2% |
| 2018 | 70 | 16.2% | 2512 | 18.5% | 96.7% |
| 2019 | 74 | 11.9% | 2642 | 22.4% | 96.7% |
- 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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