Since 1980, the percentage of inmates serving time for violent offenses has declined while the number incarcerated for drug offenses has increased substantially.

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According to data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the percentage of state and federal prisoners incarcerated for violent offenses has decreased from 53% in 1980 to 37% in 2016, while the percentage of inmates incarcerated for drug offenses has increased from 6% in 1980 to 15% in 2016.

Since 1980, the Percentage of Inmates Serving Time for Violent