Figure K
Drug arrests by race, 1980, 1993, and 2009
| 1980 | 1993 | 2009 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (possession) | 182.1 | 236.9 | 367.3 |
| Black (possession) | 341 | 843 | 1039.6 |
| White (sale) | 43.7 | 75.2 | 72.5 |
| Black (sale) | 163.9 | 507.8 | 311.6 |
Source: Author's calculation from Snyder (2011)
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