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North Carolina 2016

The Jail System

North Carolina has 97 jails in 100 counties, with a jail population of approximately 18,520.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2016, the North Carolina prison population was 35,697 located in 57 prisons, with a staff of 19,018 employees and budget of $1.5 billion.

The Community Corrections System

As of December 31, 2016, North Carolina's community corrections population was -- under probation and -- under parole.

Rates (Per 100K)

Incarceration Rate
339
Violent Crime Rate
372
Property Crime Rate
2,738
Probationers
1,044
Parolees
161

Populations

Prison Population
35,697
Jail Population
18,520
Parole Population
12,726
Probation Population
82,466

Facilities

Number of State Prison Facilities
57 facilities
Number of Jail Facilities
97

Prisons

Cost Per Inmate
$ 29,965
Employee Positions
19,018
Prison Budget
$1,500,000,000