Maine Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2020

Updated on July 31, 2024.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2020, the Black or African American Alone population in Maine was 24,187 and represented 1.77% of the total Maine population (1,364,517).

Among Maine counties, Cumberland County had the highest number of people who identified as Black or African American Alone (10,235), followed by Androscoggin County (5,403), and York County (2,431). Piscataquis County had the lowest (106).

In the map below, we show the number and percentage of each county's Black or African American Alone population, as well as the gender percentages when you interact with the map. The data can also be found in a table below. You can use the table to sort, filter, and explore the data further.

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Maine Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2020
Maine Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2020
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County Black Alone Population % of County Population
Androscoggin 5403 4.86
Aroostook 706 1.05
Cumberland 10235 3.37
Franklin 169 0.57
Hancock 588 1.06
Kennebec 1025 0.82
Knox 303 0.75
Lincoln 256 0.73
Oxford 345 0.6
Penobscot 1514 1
Piscataquis 106 0.63
Sagadahoc 355 0.97
Somerset 318 0.63
Waldo 229 0.58
Washington 204 0.66
York 2431 1.15