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Inmates held in custody in the U.S. in 2016, by type of correctional institution
Inmates held in custody in the U.S. in 2016, by type of correctional institution
Total number of inmates held in custody in state or federal prisons or in local jails in the United States in 2016, by type of institution
This statistic shows the total number of inmates held in custody in state or federal prisons or in local jails in the United States in 2016, by type of institution. In 2016, about 24,900 federal prisoners were held in privately operated facilities.
Total number of inmates held in custody in state or federal prisons or in local jails in the United States in 2016, by type of institution
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| Number of inmates | |
|---|---|
| State facilities | 1,134,700 |
| Local jails | 740,700 |
| Federal facilities | 154,200 |
| Privately operated state facilities | 94,200 |
| Privately operated federal facilities | 24,900 |
| Community correction centers* | 9,200 |
| Number of inmates | |
|---|---|
| State facilities | 1,134,700 |
| Local jails | 740,700 |
| Federal facilities | 154,200 |
| Privately operated state facilities | 94,200 |
| Privately operated federal facilities | 24,900 |
| Community correction centers* | 9,200 |
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This statistic shows the total number of inmates held in custody in state or federal prisons or in local jails in the United States in 2016, by type of institution. In 2016, about 24,900 federal prisoners were held in privately operated facilities.
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- United States
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- As of December 31, 2016
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- * Non-secure, privately operated.
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