Homelessness Statistics for Ramsey, MN

, Minnesota

Total Homeless persons in Ramsey County Minnesota in 2019

1,579

There are an estimated 1,579 homeless individuals in Ramsey County Minnesota. That is a 11% 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

510

There are 510 in Ramsey that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

67

There are 67 in Ramsey that - together with other family members - are unsheltered
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered individuals

752

There are 510 in Ramsey that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

250

There are 510 in Ramsey that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

164

There are 164 in Ramsey that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

18

There are 18 in Ramsey that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Total Homeless families in Ramsey County Minnesota in 2019

182

There are an estimated 1,579 homeless individuals in Ramsey County Minnesota. That is a 11% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Ramsey County Minnesota

Total Chronic Homeless in Ramsey County Minnesota

376

There are 181 more homeless individuals in Ramsey County Minnesota than in 2018. That is a 93% 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

206

There are 164 in Ramsey that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

170

There are 18 in Ramsey that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Veteran Homelessness in Ramsey County Minnesota

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

59

unsheltered_veteran

Unsheltered

11

Total Veteran Homeless

70

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

Youth Homelessness in Ramsey County Minnesota

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

71

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

33

Total Homeless Youth

104

There are -12 more homeless youths in Ramsey County Minnesota than in 2018. That is a -10% drop .

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Ramsey County Minnesota

4,936

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

Total number of shelters in Ramsey County Minnesota

3

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 828 emergency shelter beds in Ramsey County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 577 Transitional Housing beds in Ramsey 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 2676 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Ramsey 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 304 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Ramsey County.

Ramsey County, Minnesota Homeless Shelters and Services

3 Homeless Shelter Listings in Ramsey County

The Family Place

The Family Place

Saint Paul, MN

Day Center for Families Living Without a Permanent HomeThe Family Place guides children and their parents/caregivers from uncertainty to stability in the quest in finding a place to call h [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Mar 31, 2016
Dorothy Day Center Minneapolis

Dorothy Day Center Minneapolis

Saint Paul, MN

Nightly emergency shelter, housing services, meals, showers, veteran services, laundry, mental health assistance, mail, chemical health support groups.The Dorothy Day Women's Shelter provides sh [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Mar 31, 2016
Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities—Naomi Family Program

Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities—Naomi Family Program

St. Paul, MN

The Naomi Family Residence provides a comfortable shelter for women and children who are homeless so they can start rebuilding a new life for themselves. We take a holistic approach to care by providi [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jun 26, 2017

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
680
58
634
26


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


213
13


164
52


52
7


139
3
2015 Total 1,398 226 216 59 142
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
675
127
535
9


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


177
3


151
24


47
1


133
18
2016 Total 1,346 180 175 48 151
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
745
160
527
6


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


181
2


135
104


59
10


122
22
2017 Total 1,438 183 239 69 144
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
776
110
519
19


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


171
5


139
56


57
3


95
21
2018 Total 1,424 176 195 60 116
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
752
250
510
67


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


164
18


206
170


59
11


71
33
2019 Total 1,579 182 376 70 104
*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 67 3.8% 3200 25.1% 90.5%
2016 91 3.2% 3020 25.3% 91.8%
2017 75 5.8% 3688 20.1% 89.8%
2018 98 7.4% 2858 16.7% 92.6%
2019 111 7.5% 2277 18.7% 93.7%
*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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