Racial composition of all CDCR admissions compared to admissions with gang enhancements, 2014-2025
Stacked bar chart illustrating racial disparities in gang enhancement applications: Admissions (2014–2025): Hispanic individuals make up 71% of gang enhancement admissions despite being 44% of overall prison admissions. Black individuals represent 21% with enhancements vs. 24% overall. White individuals make up 4% with enhancements despite representing 27% of overall admissions. Incarcerated Population (May 2025): Hispanic individuals comprise 68% of those serving gang enhancements vs. 47% of the full prison population; Black individuals account for 25% vs. 27%; White individuals account for 3% vs. 19%.