Homelessness Statistics for Alachua, FL
Total Homeless persons in Alachua County Florida in 2019
804
There are an estimated 804 homeless individuals in Alachua County Florida. 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
108
Unsheltered individuals in families
21
Sheltered individuals
198
Unsheltered individuals
477
Sheltered families
31
Unsheltered families
6
Total Homeless families in Alachua County Florida in 2019
37
There are an estimated 804 homeless individuals in Alachua County Florida. That is a 6% change from 2018.
Chronic Homelessness in Alachua County Florida
Total Chronic Homeless in Alachua County Florida
247
There are -6 less homeless individuals in Alachua County Florida than in 2018. That is a -2% 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
18
Unsheltered Chronic
229
Veteran Homelessness in Alachua County Florida
Sheltered
70
Unsheltered
56
Total Veteran Homeless
126
There are more homeless individuals in Alachua County Florida than in 2018. That is a % increase.
Youth Homelessness in Alachua County Florida
Sheltered
16
Unsheltered
28
Total Homeless Youth
44
There are -4 more homeless youths in Alachua County Florida than in 2018. That is a -8% drop .
Housing Inventory
Total number of beds in Alachua County Florida
1,422
This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.
Total number of shelters in Alachua County Florida
5
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 298 emergency shelter beds in Alachua County.
What is Transitional Housing?
Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 49 Transitional Housing beds in Alachua 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 796 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Alachua 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 279 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Alachua County.
Alachua County, Florida Homeless Shelters and Services
5 Homeless Shelter Listings in Alachua County
Interfaith Hospitality Network
Gainesville, FL
Shelter for homeless families with children. There is currently a waiting list. In order to be accepted must go through an extensive interview process.Fami [...]
St Francis House Emergency Shelter
Gainesville, FL
We require a police clearance to utilize our facilities, which are open to the community, from 7am-4pm, after that time, only those staying in the shelter are permitted. We serve a communi [...]
Family Promise of Gainesville
Gainesville, FL
Family Promise of Gainesville provides shelter, meals and social services for families with children. Adults must be enrolled in school or have work within ten days of entering the program. Housing [...]
GRACE Marketplace
Gainesville, FL
GRACE is a 113 bed emergency shelter that offers a wide variety of supportive services including:Intake & referralSubstance abuse & mental health counselingCase management [...]
St. Francis House Shelter
Gainesville, FL
Emergency Shelter for 8 homeless women and families with children.Night Shelter Services:Three meals a day,Individualized case plan to follow,Access to the laundry [...]
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 |
243 545 74 8 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
32 2 |
33 344 |
125 92 |
28 25 |
| 2015 Total | 870 | 34 | 377 | 217 | 53 | |
| 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 |
173 423 246 2 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
86 1 |
33 220 |
47 76 |
34 10 |
| 2016 Total | 844 | 87 | 253 | 123 | 44 | |
| 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 |
258 441 115 5 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
29 2 |
22 262 |
68 58 |
42 7 |
| 2017 Total | 819 | 31 | 284 | 126 | 49 | |
| 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 |
240 403 83 30 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
26 9 |
29 224 |
66 48 |
41 7 |
| 2018 Total | 756 | 35 | 253 | 114 | 48 | |
| 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 |
198 477 108 21 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
31 6 |
18 229 |
70 56 |
16 28 |
| 2019 Total | 804 | 37 | 247 | 126 | 44 | |
- 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 | 60 | 11.9% | 1853 | 66.8% | 93.6% |
| 2016 | 64 | 13.0% | 1581 | 56.4% | 84.0% |
| 2017 | 48 | 11.3% | 1726 | 48.0% | 90.7% |
| 2018 | 70 | 10.1% | 1674 | 45.1% | 96.9% |
| 2019 | 61 | 13.2% | 1515 | 48.0% | 88.4% |
- 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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