Homelessness Statistics for Lancaster, PA

, Pennsylvania

Total Homeless persons in Lancaster County Pennsylvania in 2019

422

There are an estimated 422 homeless individuals in Lancaster County Pennsylvania. 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

Sheltered individuals in families

176

There are 176 in Lancaster that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

0

There are 0 in Lancaster that - together with other family members - are unsheltered
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered individuals

234

There are 176 in Lancaster that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

12

There are 176 in Lancaster that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

56

There are 56 in Lancaster that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

0

There are 0 in Lancaster that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Total Homeless families in Lancaster County Pennsylvania in 2019

56

There are an estimated 422 homeless individuals in Lancaster County Pennsylvania. That is a 4% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Lancaster County Pennsylvania

Total Chronic Homeless in Lancaster County Pennsylvania

12

There are -2 less homeless individuals in Lancaster County Pennsylvania than in 2018. That is a -14% 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

Sheltered chronic

3

There are 56 in Lancaster that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

9

There are 0 in Lancaster that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Veteran Homelessness in Lancaster County Pennsylvania

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

20

unsheltered_veteran

Unsheltered

1

Total Veteran Homeless

21

There are more homeless individuals in Lancaster County Pennsylvania than in 2018. That is a % increase.

Youth Homelessness in Lancaster County Pennsylvania

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

25

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

1

Total Homeless Youth

26

There are 11 more homeless youths in Lancaster County Pennsylvania than in 2018. That is a 73% increase.

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Lancaster County Pennsylvania

965

This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.

Total number of shelters in Lancaster County Pennsylvania

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 213 emergency shelter beds in Lancaster County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 182 Transitional Housing beds in Lancaster 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 137 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Lancaster 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 433 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Lancaster County.

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Homeless Shelters and Services

3 Homeless Shelter Listings in Lancaster County

Milagro House - For Homeless Women and Children

Milagro House - For Homeless Women and Children

Lancaster, PA

Shelter for women and children. Boys over 12 year old are not allowed. Milagro House is not an emergency shelter.In order to be accepted into the Milagro House program, a woman must: [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Mar 26, 2021
Water Street Mission Shelter

Water Street Mission Shelter

Lancaster, PA

Shelter HoursMonday through Friday: 9:00am to 10:00pmSaturday through Sunday: 9:00am to 9:00pmHomeless Help LineHomeless and need help?Call (717) 358-2030. [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jul 20, 2018
Good Samaritan Services Lancaster County Shelters

Good Samaritan Services Lancaster County Shelters

Ephrata, PA

Women's Shelter: PO Box 756, Ephrata, PA 17522T 717-733-3395 F 610-917-9815Good Samaritan Services provides safe, comfortable housing for men, women, and women with children experiencing homeles [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Dec 28, 2017

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
184
10
184
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


66
0


4
3


27
1


14
2
2015 Total 378 66 7 28 16
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
155
7
194
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


60
0


5
1


17
0


5
1
2016 Total 356 60 6 17 6
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
154
26
141
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


50
0


4
2


23
0


15
2
2017 Total 321 50 6 23 17
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
210
16
180
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


56
0


4
10


30
2


15
0
2018 Total 406 56 14 32 15
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
234
12
176
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


56
0


3
9


20
1


25
1
2019 Total 422 56 12 21 26
*Key
  • 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 204 5.8% 1042 38.0% 97.7%
2016 79 7.1% 1416 27.6% 97.6%
2017 93 4.1% 1366 33.9% 96.8%
2018 82 7.9% 1110 75.1% 90.7%
2019 108 17.8% 797 76.3% 96.3%
*Key
  • 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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