Maryland Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2021

Updated on July 31, 2024.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2021, the Black or African American Alone population in Maryland was 1,938,484 and represented 31.39% of the total Maryland population (6,175,045).

Among Maryland counties, Prince George's County had the highest number of people who identified as Black or African American Alone (607,684), followed by Baltimore city (355,673), and Baltimore County (267,292). Garrett County had the lowest (309).

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 2021
Maryland Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2021
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County Black Alone Population % of County Population
Allegany 5254 7.76
Anne Arundel 114255 19.3
Baltimore 267292 31.42
Calvert 13126 13.93
Caroline 4734 14.16
Carroll 7147 4.1
Cecil 8307 7.98
Charles 88384 52.32
Dorchester 9664 29.65
Frederick 32874 11.71
Garrett 309 1.07
Harford 41305 15.69
Howard 70713 21.09
Kent 2815 14.63
Montgomery 217228 20.57
Prince George's 607684 63.54
Queen Anne's 3201 6.29
St. Mary's 17685 15.43
Somerset 9872 40.22
Talbot 4830 12.79
Washington 20238 13.05
Wicomico 29102 27.95
Worcester 6792 12.72
Baltimore city 355673 61.69