Michigan 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 Michigan was 1,424,062 and represented 14.19% of the total Michigan population (10,038,117).

Among Michigan counties, Wayne County had the highest number of people who identified as Black or African American Alone (683,010), followed by Oakland County (177,067), and Macomb County (117,167). Keweenaw County had the lowest (6).

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 2021
Michigan Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2021
County
Black Alone Population
% of County Population
Wayne 683,010 38.48
Oakland 177,067 13.91
Macomb 117,167 13.35
Genesee 82,344 20.35
Kent 70,905 10.76
Washtenaw 45,469 12.46
Saginaw 36,721 19.38
Ingham 34,303 12.65
Kalamazoo 30,781 11.82
Muskegon 24,362 13.88
Berrien 21,951 14.31
Calhoun 15,047 11.24
Jackson 13,188 8.23
Eaton 8,057 7.4
Ottawa 5,940 1.99
Monroe 4,517 2.9
Ionia 4,065 6.08
St. Clair 4,023 2.51
Montcalm 2,923 4.34
Lenawee 2,917 2.94
Van Buren 2,870 3.79
Cass 2,675 5.19
Gratiot 2,491 6.03
Bay 2,110 2.05
Chippewa 2,037 5.68
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