Current GDC Population System totals
Prison50,325
Probation RSAT1,472
Probation Detention1,501
Total in Prison53,298
Why this matters: Total headcount + probation beds show the full state custody footprint.
Jail Backlog Waiting to enter GDC
Backlog awaiting pickup1,989
Why this matters: Backlog drives overcrowding and delays access to programming and medical care.
Population Age Distribution Demographics
Under 20330 • 0.6%
20–299,887 • 19.1%
30–3915,781 • 30.6%
40–4912,745 • 24.7%
50–597,322 • 14.2%
60 & Up5,597 • 10.8%
Why this matters: An aging population raises medical and mobility costs and complicates staffing.
Year-to-Date Releases Outflow
Paroles / Clemency5,435
Max Out6,909
Total Releases12,617
Why this matters: Release routes indicate parole board workload and re-entry capacity.
Source
Friday Report last updatedDecember 6, 2025
Figures reflect the most recent Friday Report / MSR-05 and related tables.