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HeadingHe me Anoka Be Part of Something BIG A Picture of Homelessness Homelessness in Minnesota — Statistics The gap between the cost of housing and what people can afford is a major cause of homelessness. • One -third of Minnesota's homeless population site the inability to afford housing cost as the primary reason for leaving previous housing. In 2003, 30% of all adults experiencing homelessness in Minnesota reported income from work, with 13% working full time. • Estimate at least 9,200 people are homeless each night in MN Wilder Research, (2006). • The number of children living in temporary housing grew more than eight times, from 330 on one night in 1987 to 2,803 on one night in 2004 Quarterly Shelter Survey, 1985 -2004. • 80% of homeless children in Minnesota are 12 years or younger. 43% are 5 years or younger Wilder Research, ( 2004). • MN Department of Education has reported homeless student enrollment: (2006 -2007) 5,139 students Note: if all homeless highly mobile students throughout the state were properly identified and reported, they estimate it would be approximately 10,000 students annually (just in MN). Homelessness in Anoka County 29% of surveyed adults experiencing homelessness in Anoka County are employed. 4% of all Anoka County residents and 5% of children under 18 live in poverty. (Information below is based on Anoka County Homeless Count on 1/24/08) • Current number of beds available for individuals /families experiencing homelessness = 244. • Number of people experiencing homelessness as of 1/24/08 was 609. They were living in emergency shelter, on the streets, motel, etc. • 1/24/08: number of homeless adults with children = 134. • 1/24/08: number of homeless children with adults = 191. • Of the 564 people who are homeless, 128 stated they had disabilities.