Buchanan County Jail Committee

Jail Use Data

Population History 

The tabels and chart below shows the break down of the number of inmates and the total days they served for 2001 through 2005.

The chart shows the average number of total inmates per day during the same time frame. Looking back at the usage information for the last 10 years, a growth rate of 1.85 inmates per day, per year is indicated. The chart projects the possible jail population growth to the year 2040 using both 1.85 and a 1.00 growth rate. This was done to establish the number of beds the committee felt that would be needed for future requirements.

1/1/2001 to 12/31/2001

 

Number Jailed

Total Days Served

Adult Males

651

7170

Adult Females

141

648

Juvenile Males

3

3

Juvenile Females

3

158

Total

798

7979

 

1/1/2002 to 12/31/2002

 

Number Jailed

Total Days Served

Adult Males

784

6986

Adult Females

207

1338

Juvenile Males

1

1

Juvenile Females

2

65

Total

994

8390

1/1/2003 to 12/31/2003

 

Number Jailed

Total Days Served

Adult Males

741

6603

Adult Females

252

1827

Juvenile Males

2

3

Juvenile Females

0

0

Total

995

8433

  

1/1/2004 to 12/31/2004

 

Number Jailed

Total Days Served

Adult Males

859

7948

Adult Females

242

1878

Juvenile Males

0

0

Juvenile Females

1

52

Total

798

7979

 

1/1/2005 to 12/31/2005

 

Number Jailed

Total Days Served

Adult Males

754

7289

Adult Females

179

693

Juvenile Males

0

0

Juvenile Females

 

 

Total

933

7982

Please note.

The average number of inmates per day for the years we have data for is listed in 1 year increments. The future projection part of the chart is in 5 year increments so the growth line appears steeper.  

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