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I read an article that stated that about 1 in 10 black males have been in or are in prison.

Answer 83.2% of blacks have been incarcerated.

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Black Americans make up about 33% of the US prison population, despite representing only about 12% of the total US population. This overrepresentation is often attributed to systemic racism and inequalities in the criminal justice system.

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What is the percentage of US prison population is white?

As of 2021, the percentage of white individuals in the US prison population is around 30%.


What is the number of us citizens that are in prison?

As of 2021, there are approximately 2.3 million people incarcerated in the United States. This number includes individuals held in state prisons, federal prisons, local jails, juvenile correctional facilities, and other detention centers.


What percentage of oregonians are felons?

It varies state by state, but the US national average is around 25% of the population. It only follows that the percentage for the state of Oregon is around 25%. The State's Attorney General office may have up to date and more accurate statistics. This is not to say that 25% of the population has been incarcerated in prison. Not all who are convicted of felonies even do time in jail. Some never see the inside of a cell. The 25% is simply a statistic for conviction.


Can you volunteer to take someones place in prison?

No, individuals cannot volunteer to take someone else's place in prison, as prison sentences are determined by a court of law based on the committed crime. Each person is responsible for their actions and consequences.


Which country comes close to the US in terms of the percentage of its citizens who are behind bars?

The United States has one of the highest incarceration rates in the world. However, countries like El Salvador, Turkmenistan, and Thailand also have high rates of imprisonment relative to their population size.

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What is the percentage of US prison population is white?

As of 2021, the percentage of white individuals in the US prison population is around 30%.


What percentage of US prisoners are in prison for drug related offenses?

Approximately 15% of the total US prison population is serving time for drug-related offenses.


What percantage of the US prison population is white?

About 30% of the US prison population is white.


Are 90 percent of blacks in prison?

No, 90 percent of black people are not in prison. However, there is a disproportionately high number of black individuals in the US prison system compared to their representation in the overall population. This is attributed to systemic inequalities and biases within the criminal justice system.


What percentage of professional athletes are black in US?

Blacks make up 12% of the total US population. >1% of NHL 8% of MLB 65% of NFL (including mixed race) 80% of NBA


Is the white population in the US inclining or declining?

The European American (or White) population is inclining, though it is the second slowest growing racial group in the US today (after African Americans/Blacks). However, the percentage is declining as it is being overshadowed by other racial groups.


What percentage of the US population has a disability?

20%


What percentage of us population are redheads?

2%


What percentage of the US population lives in Oregon?

1.22% of the total US population lives in Oregon.


How many blacks lived in the US 1860?

13% of the American population was African-americans.


What is the average age of people in prison in the US?

The average age of individuals in prison in the US is around 35-40 years old. This can vary depending on the specific prison population and jurisdiction.


What percentage of the total US population lives in Maryland?

1.85% of the total US population lives in Maryland.