How Many Prisoners does North Carolina Have?
Prison Offenders
Population Count As of 10/20/95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28,218
Total in Prison on 12/31/94
23, 836
Male
95%
Female
5%
Adults
89%
Youths 18 to 20
9%
Youths 17 & Under
2%
Resident Felons
93%
Resident Misdemeanants
7%
Racial Composition
Black
65%
White
32%
Other
3%