Equity Data

Each year, our community data partners collect information for various demographic fields when assessing clients seeking services. Obtaining data about fields such as race and gender identity is integral to analyzing where our system may be falling short. By identifying the demographic groups which are disproportionately experiencing homelessness, we begin to understand where systemic inequities persist in TN-501, allowing our system to evolve and better serve our unique community.

Below you can find 2022-2023 data regarding racial equity and gender identity in Memphis and Shelby County. Additionally, you may find links to supplemental resources which may assist in constructing a more complete idea of how poverty and housing insecurity presents. All TN-501-specific information has been obtained from the Point-in-Time Count data and HMIS universe of data from our community. All data regarding the general population has been pulled from the U.S. Census.

Additional Resources:
U.S. Census Household Pulse Survey – Updated weekly, this interactive dashboard presents an up-to-date body of information about potential indicators of housing insecurity for each state.