Michigan Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2016

Updated on January 29, 2024.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2016, the Black or African American Alone population in Michigan was 1,408,236 and represented 14.15% of the total Michigan population (9,954,117).

Among Michigan counties, Wayne County had the highest number of people who identified as Black or African American Alone (687,587), followed by Oakland County (176,783), and Macomb County (100,889). Keweenaw County had the lowest (5).

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 2016
Michigan Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2016
County
Black Alone Population
% of County Population
Wayne 687,587 39.05
Oakland 176,783 14.13
Macomb 100,889 11.62
Genesee 83,588 20.43
Kent 67,475 10.47
Washtenaw 46,230 12.6
Saginaw 37,255 19.34
Ingham 35,405 12.22
Kalamazoo 30,397 11.62
Muskegon 24,941 14.39
Berrien 23,302 15.09
Calhoun 14,949 11.13
Jackson 12,896 8.14
Eaton 7,640 7
Ottawa 5,204 1.83
St. Clair 4,120 2.58
Monroe 3,617 2.42
Ionia 3,099 4.83
Van Buren 2,980 3.96
Lenawee 2,904 2.95
Cass 2,750 5.36
Chippewa 2,554 6.77
Gratiot 2,297 5.61
Isabella 2,006 2.82
Bay 1,872 1.79
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