Homelessness Statistics for Worcester, MD
Total Homeless persons in Worcester County Maryland in 2019
275
There are an estimated 275 homeless individuals in Worcester 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
77
Unsheltered individuals in families
0
Sheltered individuals
161
Unsheltered individuals
37
Sheltered families
24
Unsheltered families
0
Total Homeless families in Worcester County Maryland in 2019
24
There are an estimated 275 homeless individuals in Worcester County Maryland. That is a -6% change from 2018.
Chronic Homelessness in Worcester County Maryland
Total Chronic Homeless in Worcester County Maryland
41
There are -2 less homeless individuals in Worcester 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
34
Unsheltered Chronic
7
Veteran Homelessness in Worcester County Maryland
Sheltered
11
Unsheltered
4
Total Veteran Homeless
15
There are more homeless individuals in Worcester County Maryland than in 2018. That is a % increase.
Youth Homelessness in Worcester County Maryland
Sheltered
4
Unsheltered
3
Total Homeless Youth
7
There are -3 more homeless youths in Worcester County Maryland than in 2018. That is a -30% drop .
Housing Inventory
Total number of beds in Worcester County Maryland
576
This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.
Total number of shelters in Worcester County Maryland
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 207 emergency shelter beds in Worcester 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 Worcester 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 Worcester 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 Worcester County.
Worcester County, Maryland Homeless Shelters and Services
3 Homeless Shelter Listings in Worcester County
Diakonia - Food Distribution Center
Ocean City, MD
Provides a 40 bed emergency shelter for homeless men, women, and families with children. Also offers an emergency food pantry for food assistance.1) EMERGENCY HOUSING: Operates a 40 bed emergenc [...]
Worcester County DSS
Snow Hill, MD
Emergency shelter referrals. Food, Assistance with applying for benefits. Case management. 911 (after-hours) [...]
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 | |
- 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% |
- 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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