Women’s prison population, correctional costs projected to grow through 2035

By: Amanda Watford

Outlets: Stateline

Published: June 25, 2026

Words: 480

Last Updated: 4 weeks ago

Body Text Preview

It costs significantly more to incarcerate women than men, adding to the financial burden on state and local correctional systems, according to a new report from the nonpartisan think tank Council on Criminal Justice.

The report estimates that imprisoning a woman costs between $87,000 and $122,000 a year, or roughly 25% to 75% more than the average annual cost of about $70,000 per incarcerated person, including both men and women. Women make up about …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us