Facility record · Nebraska
Nebraska State Penitentiary
Lincoln · Lancaster County
- SecurityMaximum
- Population1,341
- Occupancy118%
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Nebraska State Penitentiary is a state prison in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. It has a rated capacity of 1,139 and a reported population of 1,341 — about 118% occupancy, as recorded in the February 2026 federal dataset. By capacity it is the 1st-largest of the 10 state prison records listed for Nebraska with a published capacity. It is one of 8 correctional facilities in Lancaster County, and Nebraska operates 8 state prisons in total.
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February 2026 federal directory dataset
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