South Carolina Homelessness Statistics
As of January 2017, South Carolina had an estimated 3916 people experiencing homelessness as reported by Continuums of Care to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Of South Carolina homeless population statistic, 325 were family households, 480 were veterans, 173 were unaccompanied young adults (aged 18-24), and 824 were individuals experiencing chronic homelessness.
Public school data reported to the U.S. Department of Education during the 2016-2017 school year shows that the state of South Carolina had an estimated youth and children homeless population of 14140 with 1006 students still unsheltered. Of students who had a nighttime residence, 1581 were in shelters, 2130 were in hotels/motels, and 9423 were doubled up.
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If you are experiencing homelessness, please contact the Continuum of Care in your local area for assistance.