Department of Housing2023 Homeless Count Results & the State of Homelessness in PasadenaJune12, 2023CITY COUNCIL 2023 HOMELESS COUNT RESULTS
22556peopleOn January 24, 2023, 556 people were experiencing homelessness, which is a 9% increase over 2022.2023 Results 3 2023 HOMELESS COUNT RESULTS
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More people were sheltered despite pandemic-related reductions LGBTQ+7%10%Youth (18-24)5%7%55
Subpopulations with Greatest GrowthShare of the total unhoused population in 2022 compared to 20232022 VS. 2023Seniors14%18%Veterans7%11%People Experiencing First Time Homelessness9%14% 2023 HOMELESS COUNT RESULTS
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66 People experiencing homelessness arelong-time Pasadenans 2023 HOMELESS COUNT RESULTS
Nine in ten people (89%) were residents of LA County for an average of 18 years before losing housing.Over half (56%) of unsheltered people surveyed were last housed in Pasadena and were residents for an average of 21 years before losing housing. 77 A changing landscape means homelessness looks worse on the street.One in four (26%) of all unhoused people were sleeping on the street or sidewalk. This represents an 18% increase from 120 in 2022 to 142 in 2023. 2023 HOMELESS COUNT RESULTS
88Veterans41% BlackPASADENA LA COUNTY US
BLACK SHARE of theTotal populationUnhoused population2023 HOMELESS COUNT RESULTSDisparities Remain For Unhoused Black People 30%
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12%*2021 5-Year American Community Survey**2020 Decennial CensusSeniors (62+)41% BlackYouth (18-24)39% BlackWhile disparities exist for almost every subpopulation, they are greatest for:
99 Hispanic & Latino People35%37%44%38%2019 2020 2021 2022 2023Disparities are greatest for…70% Hispanic or LatinoFamilies 2023 HOMELESS COUNT RESULTS
44% Hispanic or Latino Newly Unhoused*Hispanic and Latino people account for 36% of the City’s population Hispanic and Latino share of the unhoused populationThe share of unhoused people who are Hispanic or Latino returned to pre-pandemic rates.* 10Contributing factors largely economic 35% job loss24% financial reasons24% COVID-19 related factors24% eviction61%Disproportionately impactsHispanic and Latino people (44%)Domestic violence survivors (36%)Veterans (11%)Families (13%) The number of people experiencing homelessness for the first time increased from 49 in 2022 to 83 in 2023. 2023 HOMELESS COUNT RESULTS
10 First Time Homelessness In 2023
1111Seniors are one of the fastest growing groups31% rise, 75 in 2022, 98 in 2023 2023 HOMELESS COUNT RESULTSLong term and first-time homelessness64% chronically homeless (53% in 2022) 18% first time homeless (9% in 2022)Significant Health Needs85% have 1+ disability 56% have a chronic health condition 46% have a physical disabilityDisproportionate representation41% Black 11% VeteransSenior (62+) Homelessness Department of HousingSTATE OF HOMELESSNESSNumber Of People Housed BySystem & Regional PartnersPrograms in PasadenaHOUSING SOLUTIONSNote: 2020 data was not captured due to the cancellation of the 2021 homeless count168 206 249 2019 2021 202248% growth in people permanently housed by Pasadena programs since 2019 due to new federally funded vouchers coming online. 291
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12 Root Causes of HomelessnessSTATE OF HOMELESSNESS
1. 2021 5-Year ACS; 2. Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, 201713 High rent burden30% of tenants pay over 50% of their income towards rent.1 Shortage of affordable housingOnly 16 available units exist for every 100 extremely low-income renter households in LA County.2 Discriminatory housing policiesDecades of disinvestment, redlining, and urban renewal projects in Pasadena’ have perpetuated economic inequality.
Disinvestment in Social Safety NetFederal and state cuts to social safety net programs, combined with inaccessible care systems, have worsened the crisis.
Department of HousingIndividual Factors and the Homelessness CrisisSTATE OF HOMELESSNESS 14Individual factors do not cause homelessness.In our current environment of systemic and structural failures, these threats to housing stability are more likely to lead to housing loss. Individual factors are threats to housing stability.Mental health disordersSubstance misuseDomestic violenceHistory of trauma
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*Based on new inventory and average turnover rates for existing programs.
While The Salvation Army HOPE Center and Heritage Square South will provide critical permanent housing over the next two years, it is crucial to make ongoing investments in permanent housing programs, coupled with measures to reduce inflows, in order to achieve sustainable, long-term reductions in homelessness.3192592041931981812023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Projected Number of People Housed, 2023-2028*More housing resources are needed to ensure future reductions in homelessness 15 Department of HousingSTATE OF HOMELESSNESS
16 Looking forwardWhile our system is housing more people than ever, increasing inflows mean that new opportunities to grow our emergency shelter and permanent housing inventory are needed to see meaningful reductions in homelessness.