US 2011: Estimated % of Local Jail Inmates By Race
by Kaitlin Senk on Jul 14, 2013 | Views: 29 | Score: 0
| 1 | |
|---|---|
| White | 44.8 |
| African American | 37.6 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 15.5 |
| Other | 2 |
| 2 or more races | 0.2 |
Estimated % of Local Jail Inmates
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bjs.gov
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In 2011, it was estimated that most local jail inmates were white. This has been consistent since 2005. However, at 37.6%, African Americans do not lag far behind. They make up a large, estimated portion of local jail inmates.