The Need

As many as 16,000 people experience homelessness during the course of a year in Alameda County. Thousands more with serious and persistent mental illness and/or HIV/AIDS are living in precarious or inappropriate situations.

Who is Homeless in Alameda County?
Homeless populations differ depending on the location within Alameda County, which encompasses cities, suburbs and unincorporated areas, but the problem of homelessness affects all communities. Data compiled in the Alameda Countywide Shelter and Services Survey, May 2004 Report (ACSSS) found that:

• 6,215 people are homeless on any given night.

• Children comprise 28% of the county’s homeless population (1,755).

• Families comprise 43% of the county’s homeless population (2,691).

• More urbanized areas of Oakland and Berkeley have higher percentages of adults unaccompanied by children.

• More suburban areas of Mid, South and East County have higher percentages of families with children (including single parent families).

Downloads

Download a PDF of the Fact Sheet – Homelessness and Housing Instability in Alameda County

Download a PDF of the 2004 Alameda County Homeless Count Report