The total prison and jail population in the United States equals approximately ________ people, which is one out of every 135 Americans.
A) 500,000
B) 1,500,000
C) 2,300,000
D) 4,000,000

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According to the latest data (2021) from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the total prison and jail population in the United States equals approximately 2,300,000 people, which is one out of every 135 Americans. Therefore, the correct answer is C, with a population of 2,300,000.

The Total Prison and Jail Population in the United States