censusIncarceration - sporedata/researchdesigneR GitHub Wiki
General description
censusIncarceration through the Marshall Project, shows the number of adults living in correctional facilities in each US county at the time of the 2000, 2010, and 2020 Decennial Census.
Variable categories
- state: State postal codes.
- county: County name.
- FIPS: 6-digit FIPS code for the county.
- total_population_20: Total population of the county in the 2020 Census.
- incarcerated_20: Number of incarcerated people in correctional facilities as of the 2020 Census.
- total_population_10: Total population of the county in the 2010 Census.
- incarcerated_10: Number of incarcerated people in correctional facilities as of the 2010 Census.
- total_population_00: Total population of the county in the 2000 Census.
- incarcerated_00: Number of incarcerated people in correctional facilities as of the 2000 Census.
Limitations
Related publications
- There Are Fewer People Behind Bars Now Than 10 Years Ago. Will It Last?
- Adults in Correctional Facilities, From Decennial Census (2000 to 2020)