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Iowa: Polk County

In Polk County, youth of color are overrepresented in juvenile detention facilities. In 2002, youth of color represented 18% of the overall youth population, but 37% of youth in detention.


Source: University of Iowa, Disproportionate Minority Confinement Resource Center, Polk County DMC Data.