Maryland 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 Maryland was 1,931,596 and represented 31.29% of the total Maryland population (6,173,689).

Among Maryland counties, Prince George's County had the highest number of people who identified as Black or African American Alone (615,030), followed by Baltimore city (360,145), and Baltimore County (263,776). Garrett County had the lowest (292).

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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Maryland Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2020
Maryland Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2020
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County Black Alone Population % of County Population
Allegany 5125 7.54
Anne Arundel 111155 18.87
Baltimore 263776 30.91
Calvert 12717 13.69
Caroline 4727 14.21
Carroll 6808 3.94
Cecil 7961 7.67
Charles 85542 51.3
Dorchester 9577 29.44
Frederick 30400 11.14
Garrett 292 1.01
Harford 40017 15.32
Howard 69004 20.73
Kent 2827 14.79
Montgomery 216394 20.4
Prince George's 615030 63.71
Queen Anne's 3118 6.23
St. Mary's 17166 15.06
Somerset 9953 40.52
Talbot 4838 12.91
Washington 19555 12.64
Wicomico 28637 27.65
Worcester 6832 13.01
Baltimore city 360145 61.76