Prison and Jail Inmates at Midyear 2002
April 2003, NCJ 198877 U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Prison and Jail Inmates at Midyear 2002 In the year ending June 30, 2002: The Nations prison and jail population exceeded 2 million inmates for the first time. The number of inmates in custody in local jails rose by 34,235; in State prison by 12,440; and in Federal prison by 8,042. In the largest State prison systems, the total number of inmates declined: Texas (down 6,334), California (down 3,650), and New York (down 2,027). At midyear 2002: A total of 3 . . .
