New Jersey 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 New Jersey was 1,442,900 and represented 15.53% of the total New Jersey population (9,290,841).

Among New Jersey counties, Essex County had the highest number of people who identified as Black or African American Alone (348,933), followed by Union County (137,213), and Camden County (118,550). Hunterdon County had the lowest (4,055).

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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New Jersey Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2023
New Jersey Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2023
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County Black Alone Population % of County Population
Atlantic 47583 17.29
Bergen 76640 8
Burlington 90519 19.29
Camden 118550 22.49
Cape May 4452 4.71
Cumberland 34003 22.32
Essex 348933 41
Gloucester 38505 12.48
Hudson 110594 15.68
Hunterdon 4055 3.12
Mercer 82849 21.71
Middlesex 113300 13.12
Monmouth 46593 7.25
Morris 22643 4.4
Ocean 26279 3.99
Passaic 77322 15.06
Salem 10171 15.57
Somerset 38983 11.18
Sussex 5099 3.49
Union 137213 23.96
Warren 8614 7.74