In the discussions here I keep seeing 8% mentioned as the proportion of prisoners held by private prisons. I wanted a little more context for that number so I f

In the discussions here I keep seeing 8% mentioned as the proportion of prisoners held by private prisons. I wanted a little more context for that number so I found the absolute numbers. Total US Prison Population[0]: 2,400,000 Private US Prison Population: 200,000 [0] As of 2008, if someone has more recent numbers please comment.