Michigan Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2012

Updated on January 29, 2024.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2012, the Black or African American Alone population in Michigan was 1,414,859 and represented 14.29% of the total Michigan population (9,898,289).

Among Michigan counties, Wayne County had the highest number of people who identified as Black or African American Alone (718,714), followed by Oakland County (174,332), and Genesee County (87,176). Keweenaw County had the lowest (4).

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 2012
Michigan Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2012
County
Black Alone Population
% of County Population
Wayne 718,714 40.02
Oakland 174,332 14.25
Genesee 87,176 20.84
Macomb 83,910 9.88
Kent 63,377 10.29
Washtenaw 45,403 12.87
Saginaw 38,606 19.46
Ingham 34,318 12.1
Kalamazoo 28,742 11.25
Berrien 24,401 15.58
Muskegon 24,263 14.26
Calhoun 14,759 10.95
Jackson 13,117 8.2
Eaton 7,261 6.72
Ottawa 4,744 1.75
St. Clair 3,924 2.44
Monroe 3,408 2.26
Van Buren 3,149 4.18
Ionia 3,114 4.87
Cass 2,816 5.44
Chippewa 2,738 7.02
Lenawee 2,698 2.72
Gratiot 2,397 5.71
Isabella 1,824 2.58
Bay 1,760 1.65
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