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 3,055 State prisoners were under age 18. Adult jails held a total of 7,248 persons under age 18.

State and Federal correctional authorities held 88,776 noncitizens, up from 87,917 (1.0%) at midyear 2001.

There were 113 female inmates per 100,000 women in the United States, compared to 1,309 male inmates per 100,000 men.

An estimated 12% of black males, 4% of Hispanic males, and 1.6% of white males in their twenties and early thirties were in prison or jail.

Local jails were operating 7% below their rated capacity. In contrast, at yearend 2001 State prisons were operating between 1% and 16% above capacity, and Federal prisons were 31% above their rated capacity.

Privately operated prison facilities held 86,626 inmates (down 6.1% since yearend 2001). Texas reported the largest drop (from 16,331 to 10,764) among inmates in private prisons.