Between 1925 and 1975, the prison population remained the same, fluctuating between 100,000 and 200,000 prisoners. by 2000, the prison population reached what number?

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Trent Berry

22 October, 09:46

Between 1925 and 1975, the prison population remained the same, fluctuating between 100,000 and 200,000 prisoners. by 2000, the prison population reached what number?

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Roselyn Chen · Answer 1

Around 1.4 million inmates, assuming you are interested in the US numbers. That means that by years end (2000) the facilities where running above full capacity at over 31%.