Homelessness Statistics for Gaston, NC

, North Carolina

Total Homeless persons in Gaston County North Carolina in 2019

324

There are an estimated 324 homeless individuals in Gaston County North Carolina. That is a -2% 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

88

There are 88 in Gaston that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

0

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

Sheltered individuals

164

There are 88 in Gaston that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

72

There are 88 in Gaston that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

31

There are 31 in Gaston that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

0

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

Total Homeless families in Gaston County North Carolina in 2019

31

There are an estimated 324 homeless individuals in Gaston County North Carolina. That is a -2% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Gaston County North Carolina

Total Chronic Homeless in Gaston County North Carolina

58

There are -6 less homeless individuals in Gaston County North Carolina than in 2018. That is a -9% 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

25

There are 31 in Gaston that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

33

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

Veteran Homelessness in Gaston County North Carolina

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

1

unsheltered_veteran

Unsheltered

5

Total Veteran Homeless

6

There are more homeless individuals in Gaston County North Carolina than in 2018. That is a % increase.

Youth Homelessness in Gaston County North Carolina

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

15

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

5

Total Homeless Youth

20

There are 6 more homeless youths in Gaston County North Carolina than in 2018. That is a 43% increase.

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Gaston County North Carolina

521

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

Total number of shelters in Gaston County North Carolina

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 225 emergency shelter beds in Gaston County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 53 Transitional Housing beds in Gaston 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 144 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Gaston 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 99 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Gaston County.

Gaston County, North Carolina Homeless Shelters and Services

2 Homeless Shelter Listings in Gaston County

As One Ministries Day Shelter Gastonia

As One Ministries Day Shelter Gastonia

Gastonia, NC

Day Shelter. Hours: Mondays through Fridays 8am - 4pm. The renovation of the donated building at809 W. Airline Ave. is complete. The newfacility includes showers, washers/dryers,storage, a [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Apr 11, 2016
Center of Hope Emergency Shelter Gastonia

Center of Hope Emergency Shelter Gastonia

Gastonia, NC

Provides shelter for men, women, families. Shelter Intake: Monday - Friday 12:00 pm - 4:00 pmSaturday - Sunday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Also provides: food assistance, rent assi [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Apr 11, 2016

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
182
33
62
4


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


21
1


40
18


20
3


38
1
2015 Total 281 22 58 23 39
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
171
67
72
18


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


23
5


14
17


13
3


27
4
2016 Total 328 28 31 16 31
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
109
55
62
23


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


21
6


1
16


9
5


22
1
2017 Total 249 27 17 14 23
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
136
112
69
14


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


24
3


36
28


2
0


7
7
2018 Total 331 27 64 2 14
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
164
72
88
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


31
0


25
33


1
5


15
5
2019 Total 324 31 58 6 20
*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 85 8.7% 500 38.0% 98.0%
2016 60 10.0% 576 49.5% 97.5%
2017 52 5.3% 620 57.5% 97.0%
2018 56 11.9% 592 48.9% 95.3%
2019 62 8.3% 492 59.8% 100.0%
*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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