Oregon 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 Oregon was 77,506 and represented 1.99% of the total Oregon population (3,900,102).

Among Oregon counties, Multnomah County had the highest number of people who identified as Black or African American Alone (44,237), followed by Washington County (11,304), and Marion County (4,294). Wheeler County had the lowest (2).

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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Oregon Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2012
Oregon Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2012
County
Black Alone Population
% of County Population
Multnomah 44,237 5.82
Washington 11,304 2.06
Marion 4,294 1.34
Clackamas 3,730 0.97
Lane 3,704 1.04
Jackson 1,542 0.75
Yamhill 997 1
Benton 911 1.05
Umatilla 767 1
Linn 734 0.62
Deschutes 681 0.42
Polk 570 0.75
Klamath 503 0.76
Malheur 438 1.42
Douglas 394 0.37
Josephine 381 0.46
Coos 306 0.49
Lincoln 296 0.64
Clatsop 256 0.68
Columbia 235 0.48
Jefferson 223 1.02
Hood River 147 0.65
Wasco 146 0.57
Union 140 0.54
Tillamook 121 0.48
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