Maine Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2023

Updated on July 31, 2024.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2023, the Black or African American Alone population in Maine was 29,857 and represented 2.14% of the total Maine population (1,395,722).

Among Maine counties, Cumberland County had the highest number of people who identified as Black or African American Alone (12,403), followed by Androscoggin County (6,746), and York County (3,301). Piscataquis County had the lowest (139).

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 2023
Maine Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2023
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County Black Alone Population % of County Population
Androscoggin 6746 5.93
Aroostook 763 1.13
Cumberland 12403 4
Franklin 230 0.75
Hancock 733 1.3
Kennebec 1224 0.96
Knox 375 0.92
Lincoln 329 0.9
Oxford 395 0.66
Penobscot 1871 1.21
Piscataquis 139 0.8
Sagadahoc 413 1.1
Somerset 386 0.75
Waldo 268 0.66
Washington 281 0.89
York 3301 1.51