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Minnesota Homeless Study

Understanding homelessness so we can eliminate it

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The Minnesota Homeless Study is a point-in-time study aimed at better understanding the prevalence of homelessness in Minnesota, as well as the circumstances of those experiencing homelessness. 

The data and analysis from the study equip users with the information they need to identify and address systemic issues, improve programs and policies, and ultimately eliminate homelessness.

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Homelessness in the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota

This issue brief explores how people experience homelessness differently across the state, based on 2023 interview data. 

Download the Issue Brief Read the Key Findings

Understanding who is homeless in Minnesota

10,522 people experienced homelessness in Minnesota on a single night in 2023

Learn more from the initial study counts

Study updates

Two men are seated at a table in a busy room, conducting a survey interview.
Minnesota Homeless Study interviews took place throughout the day on October 26, 2023.

Turning data into action: What’s next for the Minnesota Homelessness Study?

Find out how thousands of interviews with people experiencing homelessness are turned into information that improves policies and programs. Read the article »

Ruling in Grants Pass v. Johnson misses the mark on homelessness

Originally appearing in MinnPost, researchers use data from the Minnesota Homeless Study in their commentary on what the U.S. Supreme Court decision on Grants Pass v. Johnson means for people experiencing homelessness in Minnesota. Read the article »
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