Understanding MCF Moose Lake: Population Snapshot and What It Means for Families
Trying to understand what daily life looks like for someone at MCF Moose Lake? The population snapshot gives you a realistic starting point. Here's a plain-language breakdown of the headcount, age range, demographics, and what the offense data actually represents.
MCF Moose Lake is a large facility. The report lists 1,019 adult offenders under its case responsibility, with 996 currently on-site. It also shows 1,011 adult offenders with an active sentence on file. That's why this snapshot mostly reflects sentenced adults rather than short-term holds.
Note: The report states that 1,011 people have an active sentence on file, so the numbers you see here are largely about a sentenced prison population.
Age Profile
- ✓ Youngest age reported: 19
- ✓ Oldest age reported: 79
- ✓ Average age: 41
The report includes a racial breakdown. It lists 488 White inmates (48%) and 414 Black inmates (41%). Smaller groups include 82 American Indian or Alaskan Native inmates (8%) and 28 Asian or Pacific Islander inmates (3%). The report also notes that 50 people are of Hispanic ethnicity, which is tracked separately across racial categories.
Most people at MCF Moose Lake have completed high school. The report shows 884 inmates (87%) with a verified diploma or GED, and 135 inmates (13%) without one. For families, this is a reminder that educational backgrounds vary, even within the same facility.
Tip: When talking with your loved one about goals and reentry, ask what education or training they already have and what they want to work on next.
One section breaks offenses into categories, pairing each with a count of active sentences and an average sentence length (in months). You may see categories like Homicide, Drugs, or Criminal Sexual Conduct. Keep the context in mind: the report indicates 1,011 adult offenders have an active sentence on file, so this describes a sentenced population rather than a temporary snapshot of charges alone.
Heads up: Offense-category tables are descriptive summaries. They do not tell you the details of any one person’s case or how any individual is housed or managed.
This snapshot is time-specific. The document states the report shows data as of 00:01 AM on the report date, and notes the data are not intended for operational or management use. Counts can shift. Treat this as context rather than a prediction of any individual situation.
- Use the headcount to set expectations , a larger on-site population can mean more layers to routine processes (like getting questions answered), so plan ahead and be patient with timelines.
- Think about “snapshot” versus “individual” , the facility-wide numbers describe the overall population, but your loved one’s experience depends on their specific situation.
- Ask more targeted questions , if something is unclear, focus on what applies to your person (status, paperwork, upcoming dates, and what they are allowed to do next) instead of trying to infer answers from general statistics.
- Keep your support practical , talk about realistic next steps your loved one can take where they are now, including building routines and planning for the long term.
Reminder: This report reflects data as of 00:01 AM on the report date, and it is not intended for operational or management use. Use it for context, not as a substitute for case-specific information.
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