Why Are So Many Young Black Men Behind Bars?
| Black | White | |
|---|---|---|
| 18-19 | 4192 | 762 |
| 20-24 | 8008 | 1269 |
| 25-29 | 8932 | 1437 |
| 30-34 | 9892 | 1629 |
| 35-39 | 9100 | 1509 |
| 40-44 | 7689 | 1375 |
| 45-49 | 6048 | 972 |
| 50-54 | 4032 | 637 |
| 55-59 | 2486 | 414 |
| 60-64 | 1350 | 250 |
| 65+ | 485 | 100 |
Age
Inmates / 100,000 U.S. Residents
Sources:
bjs.gov
