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The majority of inmates in county jails in the US are incarcerated.
The data in the following answer comes from the Department of Justice, Bureau of Statistics, Midyear 2012--the newest data available:You've made the question difficult to answer.If you are asking the majority gender demographic for American jails, the majority is overwhelmingly male: 645,900 male to 98,600 female.
If you are asking what ethnic group makes up the largest percentage of the American jail population, then white (Caucasian) males is the answer you are seeking: 341,100, whites; 274,600, African-Americans; 112,700, Hispanics; 14,700, all other races; 1,500, mixed races (two or more).
If you are asking the age demographic, that gets a bit vague, but this is what is provided: 640,900, adult males; 98,100, adult females; 5,400 total juveniles; 4,600, juveniles held as adults; 900, juveniles held as minors.
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How do you look up inmates in county jail?
My brother is in county jail. Where do I look to find inmates in county jail?
What information is available about Fayette Country jail inmates?
If an individual is curious about inmates in Fayette County Jail, where can they go in order to see a listing of the inmates currently inside?
Where can I find a list of the Fayette County jail inmates?
I live in Fayette County, and I am trying to find a list of Fayette County jail inmates. Where can I locate a list of the inmates?
What percentage of inmates are in jail?
100%
What are the sanitation guidelines for county jail inmates?
Someone told me that county jail inmates cannot leave their cells until transport or release. If they cannot leave their cell, where do they go to the restroom and where do they eat? How sanitary can county jail inmates be if they are eating where they are urinating?
How do inmates get drunk in jail?
rotten juice
Why was jimmer fredette in jail?
He was "in jail" only to play in scrimmages against the inmates. When he turned 18, he would join his brother and others to go and play against the inmates, as part of the rehab program for the inmates.
Does the jail give food to the prisoner?
(in the US) Jail (and prison) inmates ARE fed.
How do inmates get hair cuts and shave in jail?
Haircuts are done by other inmates. Most inmates have access to disposable razors for shaving.
How many inmates in cook county jail?
9600
What kind of health care do inmates have in jail?
Basic, but adequate.
Does the jail system allow inmates to take librium?
Inmates are generally not allowed to take any narcotics including librium.
