Homelessness Statistics for Pierce, WA
Total Homeless persons in Pierce County Washington in 2019
1,486
There are an estimated 1,486 homeless individuals in Pierce County Washington. That is a -9% change from 2018.
The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019
Sheltered individuals in families
337
Unsheltered individuals in families
38
Sheltered individuals
520
Unsheltered individuals
591
Sheltered families
103
Unsheltered families
10
Total Homeless families in Pierce County Washington in 2019
113
There are an estimated 1,486 homeless individuals in Pierce County Washington. That is a -9% change from 2018.
Chronic Homelessness in Pierce County Washington
Total Chronic Homeless in Pierce County Washington
325
There are 7 more homeless individuals in Pierce County Washington than in 2018. That is a 2% 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
140
Unsheltered Chronic
185
Veteran Homelessness in Pierce County Washington
Sheltered
57
Unsheltered
67
Total Veteran Homeless
124
There are more homeless individuals in Pierce County Washington than in 2018. That is a % increase.
Youth Homelessness in Pierce County Washington
Sheltered
81
Unsheltered
62
Total Homeless Youth
143
There are 47 more homeless youths in Pierce County Washington than in 2018. That is a 49% increase.
Housing Inventory
Total number of beds in Pierce County Washington
2,889
This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.
Total number of shelters in Pierce County Washington
7
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 726 emergency shelter beds in Pierce County.
What is Transitional Housing?
Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 160 Transitional Housing beds in Pierce 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 847 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Pierce 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 606 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Pierce County.
Pierce County, Washington Homeless Shelters and Services
7 Homeless Shelter Listings in Pierce County
MDC - Housing For Homeless
Tacoma, WA
MDC owns and manages 375 units of housing for homeless, low-income families and individuals, with four housing service models offered throughout Pierce County.Hours: Monday through Thursda [...]
Nativity House Day Shelter
Tacoma, WA
Hours of Operation: 7:00 am - 5:00 pmWe are open every day, including weekends and holidays.Nativity House is the largest, most comprehensive facility in Pierce County serving low-in [...]
Tacoma Rescue Mission
Tacoma, WA
Emergency Shelter for MenWe offer various emergency services at our Downtown Campus:ShowersClean clothingLocker rentalPersonal hygiene itemsOvernight shelter [...]
Associated Ministries Coordinated Entry
Tacoma, WA
For general questions about Coordinated Entry, contact Associated Ministries at:Call (253) 383-3056 Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm.QualificationsThis program offers a point of [...]
Family Renewal Shelter
Tacoma, WA
Family Renewal Shelter offers a wide variety of services, some of them quite unique: National 24-hour domestic violence crisis line 1-888-550-3915 Case Management and legal [...]
Serra House Youth Shelter
Tacoma , WA
24/7 youth shelter, serving teens experiencing homelessness form ages 13-17. We can house 12 youth at a time. We have case management resources, staff peer mentoring and working towards group therapy. [...]
YWCA Pierce County - Emergency Shelter
Tacoma, WA
They offer a safe and confidential temporary housing/shelter to domestic violence survivors and their children. Pet friendly shelter. Length of stay permitted: Shelter is [...]
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 |
460 302 482 39 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
142 12 |
61 130 |
60 78 |
68 21 |
| 2015 Total | 1,283 | 154 | 191 | 138 | 89 | |
| 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 |
637 425 631 69 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
204 27 |
127 180 |
100 90 |
65 25 |
| 2016 Total | 1,762 | 231 | 307 | 190 | 90 | |
| 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 |
398 481 419 23 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
125 7 |
66 255 |
51 85 |
44 43 |
| 2017 Total | 1,321 | 132 | 321 | 136 | 87 | |
| 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 |
494 730 384 20 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
120 8 |
146 172 |
60 80 |
47 49 |
| 2018 Total | 1,628 | 128 | 318 | 140 | 96 | |
| 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 |
520 591 337 38 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
103 10 |
140 185 |
57 67 |
81 62 |
| 2019 Total | 1,486 | 113 | 325 | 124 | 143 | |
- 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 | 123 | 5.1% | 4018 | 42.4% | 90.2% |
| 2016 | 107 | 7.5% | 4202 | 43.4% | 91.3% |
| 2017 | 113 | 5.6% | 3704 | 39.8% | 92.2% |
| 2018 | 111 | 6.8% | 3283 | 35.4% | 90.5% |
| 2019 | 105 | 10.5% | 3879 | 33.5% | 89.3% |
- 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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