Every three years, Wilder Research conducts a statewide survey of people who are homeless or living in temporary housing programs. The study includes counts and estimates of the number of people who are homeless and face-to-face interviews with homeless people throughout Minnesota to better understand the causes and circumstances of homelessness. 2015 homeless study results are also available on the Minnesota Homeless Study website.
Every three years, Wilder Research conducts a statewide study to better understand the prevalence, causes, circumstances, and effects of homelessness. The most recent study was conducted on October 22, 2015. This fact sheet highlights initial findings from interviews with homeless people.
This fact sheet provides a summary of a single count of people who were homeless in Minnesota on October 22, 2015.
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