Homelessness Statistics for Davidson, TN

, Tennessee

Total Homeless persons in Davidson County Tennessee in 2019

1,986

There are an estimated 1,986 homeless individuals in Davidson County Tennessee. That is a -14% 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

182

There are 182 in Davidson that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

2

There are 2 in Davidson that - together with other family members - are unsheltered
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered individuals

1219

There are 182 in Davidson that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

583

There are 182 in Davidson that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

58

There are 58 in Davidson that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

1

There are 1 in Davidson that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Total Homeless families in Davidson County Tennessee in 2019

59

There are an estimated 1,986 homeless individuals in Davidson County Tennessee. That is a -14% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Davidson County Tennessee

Total Chronic Homeless in Davidson County Tennessee

458

There are -179 less homeless individuals in Davidson County Tennessee than in 2018. That is a -28% 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

218

There are 58 in Davidson that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

240

There are 1 in Davidson that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Veteran Homelessness in Davidson County Tennessee

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

177

unsheltered_veteran

Unsheltered

72

Total Veteran Homeless

249

There are more homeless individuals in Davidson County Tennessee than in 2018. That is a % increase.

Youth Homelessness in Davidson County Tennessee

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

52

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

26

Total Homeless Youth

78

There are -7 more homeless youths in Davidson County Tennessee than in 2018. That is a -8% drop .

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Davidson County Tennessee

3,073

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

Total number of shelters in Davidson County Tennessee

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 1162 emergency shelter beds in Davidson County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 364 Transitional Housing beds in Davidson 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 1261 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Davidson 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 167 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Davidson County.

Davidson County, Tennessee Homeless Shelters and Services

9 Homeless Shelter Listings in Davidson County

Nashville Rescue Mission

Nashville Rescue Mission

Nashville, TN

Emergency Shelter Separate men's shelter and women and children shelter.Men's Campus639 Lafayette StreetNashville, TN 37203-4226Women's Campus1716 Rosa L. Parks Blv [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jul 17, 2019
Room at the Inn Nashville

Room at the Inn Nashville

Nashville, TN

OPERATING HOURS: Summer (Apr to Oct): Mondays through Fridays 6am to 12 noon, 1pm to 2pm. Winter (Nov to March):  7 days a week, 6am to 12pm, 1pm to 4pm. At Room In The In [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Apr 19, 2017
Safe Haven Family Shelters

Safe Haven Family Shelters

Nashville, TN

Emergency Shelter Families Only. Safe Haven Family Shelter is now only taking referrals through Nashvilles Coordinated Entry System at Metro Social Services. If you are a family in need o [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Aug 15, 2018
YWCA of Nashville and Middle Tennessee

YWCA of Nashville and Middle Tennessee

Nashville, TN

Calling our Crisis & Support Helpline (1-800-334-4628) or texting us at (615) 983-5170 is the first step in accessing the Weaver Domestic Violence Center. The largest emergency shelter in the [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Oct 13, 2020
The Next Door Nashville

The Next Door Nashville

Nashville, TN

The Next Door Nashville is located in downtown Nashville, Tennessee and provides recovery support services for women with an addiction to alcohol and drugs or co-occuring mental illness. . [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Oct 13, 2020
Salvation Army Nashville - Transitional Housing

Salvation Army Nashville - Transitional Housing

Nashville, TN

Transitional Housing at this location. At The Salvation Army Nashville Area Command Center of Hope, we offer long-term transitional housing programs and life skills to help people become i [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Apr 1, 2019
Ken & Carol’s Community Care Fellowship

Ken & Carol’s Community Care Fellowship

Nashville, TN

Food. Clothing. Hygiene. Safety. Health.Urgent needs will be addressed through our stabilizing services first at CCF. Our facility is open Monday - Friday from 9am - 3pm, and we also serve [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Oct 14, 2020
Oasis Center - Youth Shelter

Oasis Center - Youth Shelter

Nashville, TN

Crisis Services (24/7)615-327-4455Office hours: Mondays through Fridays 9am - 5pm. Services: Emergency Youth Shelter - The only residential shelter in Nashville for [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Oct 14, 2020
McKendree United Methodist Church

McKendree United Methodist Church

Nashville, TN

THE FOUNDRY SHELTERTEMPORARY RESIDENTIAL LIVING FOR MEN Purpose:The Foundry Shelter was created to be a restful, clean, learning, safe, transitional residential Christian environment f [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Oct 23, 2019

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
1290
470
394
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


130
0


290
357


189
47


182
24
2015 Total 2,154 130 647 236 206
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
1396
673
296
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


113
0


381
572


169
61


70
18
2016 Total 2,365 113 953 230 88
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
1361
629
337
10


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


80
2


210
388


184
39


86
28
2017 Total 2,337 82 598 223 114
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
1487
616
195
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


61
0


200
437


172
87


71
14
2018 Total 2,298 61 637 259 85
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
1219
583
182
2


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


58
1


218
240


177
72


52
26
2019 Total 1,986 59 458 249 78
*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 389 3.4% 2221 60.5% 89.0%
2016 162 6.6% 1991 66.9% 86.3%
2017 154 3.9% 1744 71.9% 85.6%
2018 154 7.8% 1401 56.6% 85.7%
2019 185 9.1% 1120 67.1% 89.8%
*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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