Maine Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2022

Updated on July 31, 2024.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2022, the Black or African American Alone population in Maine was 27,698 and represented 1.99% of the total Maine population (1,389,338).

Among Maine counties, Cumberland County had the highest number of people who identified as Black or African American Alone (11,560), followed by Androscoggin County (6,106), and York County (3,005). Piscataquis County had the lowest (129).

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 2022
Maine Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2022
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County Black Alone Population % of County Population
Androscoggin 6106 5.39
Aroostook 757 1.12
Cumberland 11560 3.74
Franklin 218 0.71
Hancock 699 1.24
Kennebec 1156 0.91
Knox 344 0.84
Lincoln 314 0.87
Oxford 378 0.64
Penobscot 1761 1.14
Piscataquis 129 0.74
Sagadahoc 397 1.06
Somerset 362 0.71
Waldo 267 0.66
Washington 245 0.78
York 3005 1.39