By: Ben Mixon

1. There have been 1,386 executions in the US since 1976.

2. The leading state in executions since 1976 by far is Texas with 515. Next up is Oklahoma with 111.

3. Executions by Region

4. Methods used (since 1976):
Lethal injection- 1211
Electrocution- 158
Gas Chamber- 11
Hanging- 3
Firing Squad- 3

5. Death row inmates by race:
White- 43%
Black- 42%
Hispanic- 13%
Other- 2%

6. Only 14 women have been executed since 1976.

7. Financial Facts

8. Public Opinion