Current GDC Population System totals
Prison50,276
Probation RSAT1,516
Probation Detention1,485
Total in Prison53,277
Why this matters: Total headcount + probation beds show the full state custody footprint.
Jail Backlog Waiting to enter GDC
Backlog awaiting pickup1,907
Why this matters: Backlog drives overcrowding and delays access to programming and medical care.
Population Age Distribution Demographics
Under 20339 • 0.7%
20–299,967 • 19.3%
30–3915,837 • 30.6%
40–4912,723 • 24.6%
50–597,328 • 14.2%
60 & Up5,559 • 10.7%
Why this matters: An aging population raises medical and mobility costs and complicates staffing.
Year-to-Date Releases Outflow
Paroles / Clemency4,976
Max Out6,286
Total Releases11,513
Why this matters: Release routes indicate parole board workload and re-entry capacity.
Source
Friday Report last updatedNovember 14, 2025 4:00 pm
Figures reflect the most recent Friday Report / MSR-05 and related tables.