Cumulative risk of imprisonment by ages 30–34, by education, race, and birth cohort
| White (1945–1949) | White (1965–1969) | Black (1945–1949) | Black (1965–1969) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than high school | 4% | 11.2 | 17.1 | 58.9 |
| High school/GED | 1 | 3.6 | 6.5 | 18.4 |
| Some college | 0.5 | 0.7 | 5.9 | 4.9 |
Source: Author's calculation of Pettit and Western (2004)