Maine Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2020

Updated on January 30, 2024.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2020, the Black or African American Alone population in Maine was 24,037 and represented 1.76% of the total Maine population (1,363,557).

Among Maine counties, Cumberland County had the highest number of people who identified as Black or African American Alone (10,171), followed by Androscoggin County (5,375), and York County (2,415). Piscataquis County had the lowest (114).

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 5375 4.84
Aroostook 702 1.05
Cumberland 10171 3.35
Franklin 162 0.55
Hancock 583 1.05
Kennebec 999 0.81
Knox 304 0.75
Lincoln 256 0.73
Oxford 346 0.6
Penobscot 1506 0.99
Piscataquis 114 0.68
Sagadahoc 358 0.98
Somerset 316 0.63
Waldo 226 0.57
Washington 204 0.66
York 2415 1.14