Nevada Prison Population by Age

The average age of Nevada prisoners is increasing, with prisoners older than 55 making up a greater share of the total population in 2025 than they did in 2017. Older inmates' healthcare costs are higher.

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Total number of offenders, and the percentages of offenders under age 55 and over age 55, is from data collected in December of each year other than 2025, when it was collected in June.

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