Michigan Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2010

Updated on January 29, 2024.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2010, the Black or African American Alone population in Michigan was 1,414,778 and represented 14.32% of the total Michigan population (9,877,597).

Among Michigan counties, Wayne County had the highest number of people who identified as Black or African American Alone (739,375), followed by Oakland County (166,623), and Genesee County (88,591). Keweenaw County had the lowest (3).

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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Michigan Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2010
Michigan Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2010
County
Black Alone Population
% of County Population
Wayne 739,375 40.74
Oakland 166,623 13.85
Genesee 88,591 20.85
Macomb 74,242 8.82
Kent 61,639 10.22
Washtenaw 44,501 12.86
Saginaw 38,890 19.46
Ingham 34,094 12.13
Kalamazoo 27,905 11.13
Muskegon 24,976 14.53
Berrien 24,277 15.49
Calhoun 14,995 11.03
Jackson 12,901 8.06
Eaton 6,997 6.49
Ottawa 4,247 1.61
St. Clair 4,001 2.46
Monroe 3,329 2.19
Van Buren 3,202 4.21
Ionia 3,031 4.75
Cass 2,877 5.51
Lenawee 2,604 2.61
Chippewa 2,557 6.62
Gratiot 2,378 5.6
Bay 1,759 1.63
Isabella 1,755 2.5
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