Homelessness Statistics for Gaston, NC
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
88
Unsheltered individuals in families
0
Sheltered individuals
164
Unsheltered individuals
72
Sheltered families
31
Unsheltered families
0
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
25
Unsheltered Chronic
33
Veteran Homelessness in Gaston County North Carolina
Sheltered
1
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
15
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
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 | |
- 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% |
- 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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