Who Lives in Group Quarters?

Eight million Americans lived in group quarters in 2012, meaning they live in an institution such as a prison, nursing home, or college dorm.

• 2,252,339 are in adult correctional facilities. This population is 91 percent male, 36 percent non-Hispanic white, and has a median age of 35.
• 1,500,366 are in nursing homes. This population is 65 percent female, 77 percent non-Hispanic white, and has a median age of 82.
• 2,581,035 are in college housing. This population is 54 percent female, 67 percent non-Hispanic white, and has a median age of 20.

Source: Census Bureau, American Factfinder, 2012 American Community Survey