Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts was 675,303 and represented 9.65% of the total Massachusetts population (7,001,399).

Among Massachusetts counties, Suffolk County had the highest number of people who identified as Black or African American Alone (183,624), followed by Middlesex County (103,170), and Plymouth County (68,435). Dukes County had the lowest (1,160).

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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Massachusetts Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2023
Massachusetts Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2023
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County Black Alone Population % of County Population
Barnstable 9295 4.01
Berkshire 5036 3.97
Bristol 48205 8.29
Dukes 1160 5.57
Essex 65414 8.07
Franklin 1413 2
Hampden 53661 11.66
Hampshire 6134 3.78
Middlesex 103170 6.35
Nantucket 1672 11.58
Norfolk 65886 9.06
Plymouth 68435 12.78
Suffolk 183624 23.9
Worcester 62198 7.18