Statistics
Each month in Chatham-Kent, an average of 33 people enter houselessness while 19 secure housing, a net increase of 14 people.
In September 2025, Chatham-Kent recorded 259 people experiencing houselessness, including 154 living outdoors.
2 in 3 were also navigating complex mental health and substance use challenges.
Raising The Roof
What Is Homelessness?
235,000
Canadians experience homelessness each year (estimated)
35,000
Canadians experience homelessness on any given night
50,000+
Canadians experience hidden homelessness, such as couchsurfing, sleeping in a car, or other precarious housing
20%
of the homeless population are young people aged 16-24
1 in 4
people experiencing homelessness identify as Aboriginal or First Nations
Children & Families
are one of the fastest-growing demographics of the homeless population
10%
of Canadian families live below the low-income cut-off
14%
of Canadian children live in poverty