Homelessness Statistics for Camden, NJ
Total Homeless persons in Camden County New Jersey in 2019
979
There are an estimated 979 homeless individuals in Camden County New Jersey. 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
198
Unsheltered individuals in families
0
Sheltered individuals
562
Unsheltered individuals
219
Sheltered families
66
Unsheltered families
0
Total Homeless families in Camden County New Jersey in 2019
66
There are an estimated 979 homeless individuals in Camden County New Jersey. That is a -2% change from 2018.
Chronic Homelessness in Camden County New Jersey
Total Chronic Homeless in Camden County New Jersey
224
There are 93 more homeless individuals in Camden County New Jersey than in 2018. That is a 71% 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
103
Unsheltered Chronic
121
Veteran Homelessness in Camden County New Jersey
Sheltered
114
Unsheltered
9
Total Veteran Homeless
123
There are more homeless individuals in Camden County New Jersey than in 2018. That is a % increase.
Youth Homelessness in Camden County New Jersey
Sheltered
34
Unsheltered
15
Total Homeless Youth
49
There are -15 more homeless youths in Camden County New Jersey than in 2018. That is a -23% drop .
Housing Inventory
Total number of beds in Camden County New Jersey
1,728
This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.
Total number of shelters in Camden County New Jersey
6
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 468 emergency shelter beds in Camden County.
What is Transitional Housing?
Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 232 Transitional Housing beds in Camden 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 703 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Camden 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 224 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Camden County.
Camden County, New Jersey Homeless Shelters and Services
6 Homeless Shelter Listings in Camden County
A Gift From God Ministries
Camden, NJ
A Gift From God Transitional Home is for single women and women with children up to the age of 11. Each women will occupy a fully furnished room and share a bathroom and kitchen (one on each floor). F [...]
Bureau of Senior & Emergency Services, Camden City
Camden, NJ
The Bureau of Senior and Emergency Services, (formerly Office on Aging), provides activities and programs for the health and welfare of senior residents of Camden City. They also provide direct assist [...]
Path Homeless Services Day Shelter
Camden, NJ
DESCRIPTION: Path is a day center for homeless males providing AIDS awareness and testing, case management, showers, laundry, substance abuse counseling, information and referral, outreach, client adv [...]
Anna Sample Family Shelter - Volunteers of America Delaware Valley
Camden, NJ
Emergency housing to women, children, and families experiencing homelessness.The Anna M. Sample House has 93 beds and on-site support provided twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. V [...]
The Butterfly Program Inc.
Camden, NJ
The Butterfly Program Inc, which is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization in Camden, NJ, was created to assist citizens living in poverty and hardship to make a positive change in the community. Our mis [...]
Aletha R. Wright “Vision of Hope” Center
Camden, NJ
69 beds, emergency shelter program for single, adult men. Services: Basic needsLife skillsEmploymentHousing [...]
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 |
636 126 318 9 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
100 2 |
59 39 |
136 8 |
73 9 |
| 2015 Total | 1,089 | 102 | 98 | 144 | 82 | |
| 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 |
521 212 308 27 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
94 8 |
16 52 |
135 16 |
50 9 |
| 2016 Total | 1,068 | 102 | 68 | 151 | 59 | |
| 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 |
502 127 309 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
98 0 |
38 34 |
136 10 |
33 4 |
| 2017 Total | 938 | 98 | 72 | 146 | 37 | |
| 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 |
568 137 286 8 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
92 2 |
51 80 |
125 5 |
57 7 |
| 2018 Total | 999 | 94 | 131 | 130 | 64 | |
| 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 |
562 219 198 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
66 0 |
103 121 |
114 9 |
34 15 |
| 2019 Total | 979 | 66 | 224 | 123 | 49 | |
- 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 | 58 | 3.6% | 2929 | 33.1% | 92.5% |
| 2016 | 60 | 5.6% | 3586 | 29.6% | 96.7% |
| 2017 | 69 | 8.7% | 3554 | 28.8% | 98.2% |
| 2018 | 81 | 12.4% | 3250 | 24.1% | 96.2% |
| 2019 | 94 | 7.9% | 3127 | 27.1% | 96.7% |
- 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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