Homelessness Statistics for Mecklenburg, NC
Total Homeless persons in Mecklenburg County North Carolina in 2019
1,742
There are an estimated 1,742 homeless individuals in Mecklenburg County North Carolina. That is a 4% change from 2018.
The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019
Sheltered individuals in families
519
Unsheltered individuals in families
0
Sheltered individuals
1027
Unsheltered individuals
196
Sheltered families
158
Unsheltered families
0
Total Homeless families in Mecklenburg County North Carolina in 2019
158
There are an estimated 1,742 homeless individuals in Mecklenburg County North Carolina. That is a 4% change from 2018.
Chronic Homelessness in Mecklenburg County North Carolina
Total Chronic Homeless in Mecklenburg County North Carolina
235
There are 18 more homeless individuals in Mecklenburg County North Carolina than in 2018. That is a 8% 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
162
Unsheltered Chronic
73
Veteran Homelessness in Mecklenburg County North Carolina
Sheltered
148
Unsheltered
17
Total Veteran Homeless
165
There are more homeless individuals in Mecklenburg County North Carolina than in 2018. That is a % increase.
Youth Homelessness in Mecklenburg County North Carolina
Sheltered
46
Unsheltered
14
Total Homeless Youth
60
There are -22 more homeless youths in Mecklenburg County North Carolina than in 2018. That is a -27% drop .
Housing Inventory
Total number of beds in Mecklenburg County North Carolina
3,568
This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.
Total number of shelters in Mecklenburg County North Carolina
9
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 1073 emergency shelter beds in Mecklenburg County.
What is Transitional Housing?
Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 352 Transitional Housing beds in Mecklenburg 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 1256 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Mecklenburg 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 550 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Mecklenburg County.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Homeless Shelters and Services
9 Homeless Shelter Listings in Mecklenburg County
Charlotte Emergency Housing
Charlotte, NC
While we primarily serve single mothers with children, we are also one of the limited options for single fathers with children and two-parent families.Are You Eligible for Our Program? [...]
Harvest Center
Charlotte, NC
The Ideal Candidate for Our Transformation Program:Affected by homelessness, poverty, and/or unemploymentSingle adults, 18 years of age, and older, in transitionNo custodial obligati [...]
Urban Ministry Center
Charlotte, NC
Emergency Shelter, Permanent Supportive Housing.Permanent Supportive HousingHousingWorksThrough our HousingWorks program,the Urban Ministry Center seeks to fulfill its mission [...]
Hoskins Park Ministries
Charlotte, NC
The purpose of Hoskins Park Ministries is to help men who have been living on the street, or are near homelessness, to get back on their feet as independent God-fearing men by experiencing grace throu [...]
Roof Above Day Services Center
Charlotte, NC
Open 24 hours a day, 365 days per year.MSC has two shelter locations, one on North Tryon Street, and the other on Statesville Avenue. We offer both emergency shelter and wrap-around suppor [...]
The Relatives, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
The Relatives is Mecklenburg County's only shelter for youth 7-17 who are homeless, have runaway, or are experiencing serious family conflict. The mission of The Relatives is to keep kids safe and fa [...]
My Sister's House
Charlotte, NC
Transitional Living Center for Women. Mission To stabilize and strengthen our sisters through counseling, stability in living arrangements, and education as we guide them on the path to [...]
Discovery Home Care Inc
Charlotte, NC
Discovery Home Care INC, a Youth Emergency Care Shelter located in Mecklenburg County, N.C, Gaston County, NC a non-profit organization, licensed by North Carolina Department of Health and Human Servi [...]
The Salvation Army Center of Hope Shelter
Charlotte, NC
Office hours: 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM (Monday thru Thursday); 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Fridays)When women and children have nowhere else to go, they can count on The Salvation Army Center of Hope. L [...]
Point-In-Time Count Summary
| Total Homeless | Total Families | Total Chronic | Total Veterans | Total Youth | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ||||||
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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 |
1063 180 758 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
256 0 |
146 111 |
160 25 |
75 10 |
| 2015 Total | 2,001 | 256 | 257 | 185 | 85 | |
| 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 |
984 184 647 3 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
225 1 |
110 60 |
124 25 |
67 11 |
| 2016 Total | 1,818 | 226 | 170 | 149 | 78 | |
| 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 |
805 211 456 4 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
146 2 |
78 69 |
113 24 |
53 18 |
| 2017 Total | 1,476 | 148 | 147 | 137 | 71 | |
| 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 |
924 209 535 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
167 0 |
187 30 |
130 16 |
63 19 |
| 2018 Total | 1,668 | 167 | 217 | 146 | 82 | |
| 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 |
1027 196 519 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
158 0 |
162 73 |
148 17 |
46 14 |
| 2019 Total | 1,742 | 158 | 235 | 165 | 60 | |
- 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 | 104 | 6.6% | 4479 | 37.0% | 96.3% |
| 2016 | 97 | 7.9% | 4113 | 49.5% | 95.7% |
| 2017 | 94 | 10.0% | 3371 | 59.1% | 93.7% |
| 2018 | 118 | 12.9% | 3112 | 69.5% | 94.0% |
| 2019 | 128 | 10.4% | 2995 | 52.3% | 94.7% |
- 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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