Resources: Homeless Count 2011 Findings

Unsheltered Persons

The number of unsheltered adults without children increased significantly while the number of unsheltered families dramatically decreased. The number of unsheltered adults without children grew by 34.5%, up from 1,541 in 2009 to 2,072 in 2011. This increase is offset by the reduction of unsheltered families noted above, resulting in a net increase of 13% of unsheltered persons. In 2009 45% of the homeless population consisted of unsheltered persons. The percentage rose to 53% in 2011. The number of  unsheltered persons now exceeds those living in emergency shelters and transitional housing combined.

CHART: Homeless Living Situation on Night of the Count*

Source: Alameda Countywide Homeless Count and Survey 2011.
* January 24, 2011, Alameda County
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