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State Rates of Imprisonment: 1978-2017

State incarceration rates were a fairly stable phenomenon until the 1970s, at which point incarceration rates began to skyrocket, peaking in 2008. These increases in incarceration occurred simultaneously with rising state crime rates, but continued unabated as crime rates leveled-off in the 1990s.

Federal Employment Totals by State

There were approximately 2.8 million federal employees nationwide in 2018, according to the Labor Department. The U.S. Postal Service — a quasi-public entity — employs about 600,000 workers, more than any other federal agency.

State Prison Overcrowding and Capacity Data

Prison overcrowding has become a growing social problem in the United States as state incarceration rates increased from the 1970s, peaking in 2008.

What is the Best Degree for Millennials? Anything in Public Service

Millennials have been described in many ways, but no one can deny their lust for social change and betterment. Data from the National Center for Education Statistics, tracking the number of persons completing degrees in the public service, shows this to be true.

Federal Funding for State Governments

States receive funding from the federal government. Montana and Wyoming were most reliant on the federal government for general fund revenues.

State Funding for Local Governments

Local governments receive funding from the state government. In 2017, Vermont and Arkansas were the only states where localities rely on the state for over one-half of general fund revenues.