More than 3 percent of the U.S. population is currently under some form of correctional control.

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According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, as of 2019, 4.5 million adults were on probation or parole, and another 2.3 million were incarcerated in prisons or jails, making the total percentage of the U.S. population under correctional control at 2.2%. However, if we include individuals who have completed their sentences but are still under some form of supervision, such as probation or parole, the percentage increases to over 3%.

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