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Point‑in‑time assessment found 38 people at encampment; staff share demographic breakdown
Summary
Staff said the point‑in‑time assessment contacted 38 individuals and provided a preliminary demographic snapshot (about 65% white, 30% Black/African American, 5% Hispanic, 2.2% Native American; average age ~37), cautioning the PIT is a point‑in‑time measure.
City and partner staff told the council that the point‑in‑time (PIT) assessment at the riverfront encampment contacted 38 individuals and produced an initial demographic profile.
One presenter summarized the first‑pass data: "I can say roughly the data, for Michael's question, we had about 65% of folks are identified as white, 30% as black or African American, 5% Hispanic, and 2.2% for, native American," noting an average age of about 37. Staff emphasized the PIT is a snapshot and that the number of people who were present at previous peaks is uncertain because publicity and the announced closure may have prompted dispersal.
Council members asked whether the PIT and subsequent outreach captured origins and whether additional outreach has identified more people. Staff said about 35 people were counted during the PIT itself, 38 were assessed in total (including follow‑ups), and that outreach remains active to connect individuals to shelter and services.
