Current GDC Population System totals
Prison50,565
Probation RSAT1,526
Probation Detention1,461
Total in Prison53,552
Why this matters: Total headcount + probation beds show the full state custody footprint.
Jail Backlog Waiting to enter GDC
Backlog awaiting pickup1,619
Why this matters: Backlog drives overcrowding and delays access to programming and medical care.
Population Age Distribution Demographics
Under 20358 • 0.7%
20–2910,065 • 19.4%
30–3915,960 • 30.7%
40–4912,733 • 24.5%
50–597,328 • 14.1%
60 & Up5,556 • 10.7%
Why this matters: An aging population raises medical and mobility costs and complicates staffing.
Year-to-Date Releases Outflow
Paroles / Clemency4,371
Max Out5,643
Total Releases10,239
Why this matters: Release routes indicate parole board workload and re-entry capacity.
Source
Friday Report last updatedOctober 24, 2025 5:00 am
Figures reflect the most recent Friday Report / MSR-05 and related tables.