Homeless Count Report Details
Homeless neighbors counted in January 2011 included individuals who were employed, veterans, women fleeing from domestic violence, and 248 children.
- Of the 1,567 individuals found and identified as experiencing homelessness, 114 were unsheltered and found on the street, and 1,453 were staying in emergency shelters or in temporary housing programs.
- 28% of individuals counted, or 444 people, were members of families, including 248 children under the age of 18. These individuals represented 155 families.
- 15% of the adults experiencing homelessness were employed while they were homeless.
- 457 adults cited lost job or inability to find employment as the reason for their homelessness.
- 13% of the adults experiencing homelessness were in school.
- 262 of the adults counted were veterans.
- 390 of the adults counted were women fleeing from domestic violence.
- 41% of the adults counted suffered from a chronic addiction.
- 14% of the adults counted suffered from a severe mental illness.
- More than half of the individuals counted did not have any type of health insurance.
- 21% of of those between 18 and 24 years of age reported being part of the foster care system at some point in their life.
- Of the 1,567 individuals, only 168 can be characterized as "chronically homeless".
- In addition to the 248 children who are homeless and living in emergency shelters or temporary housing programs, Marion County schools report that they are serving another 2,925 children who do not have a home of their own and live with friends or extended family, live with an adult in hotels or motels, or are unattached.
- 245 individuals were homeless after being asked to leave the home of a friend or extended family member.
