The prison population contains the same proportion of African Americans as the general population.

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This statement is false. The prison population in the United States contains a disproportionate number of African Americans compared to their representation in the general population. While African Americans make up only about 13% of the U.S. population, they account for over 30% of the incarcerated population.

The Prison Population Contains the Same Proportion of African Americans