Oregon Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2018

Updated on January 29, 2024.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2018, the Black or African American Alone population in Oregon was 91,216 and represented 2.18% of the total Oregon population (4,183,538).

Among Oregon counties, Multnomah County had the highest number of people who identified as Black or African American Alone (48,147), followed by Washington County (14,671), and Marion County (5,257). Wheeler County had the lowest (7).

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 2018
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Oregon Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2018
County
Black Alone Population
% of County Population
Multnomah 48,147 5.95
Washington 14,671 2.46
Marion 5,257 1.52
Clackamas 4,895 1.18
Lane 4,577 1.21
Jackson 2,042 0.93
Yamhill 1,230 1.16
Benton 1,150 1.24
Deschutes 1,030 0.54
Linn 1,005 0.79
Polk 947 1.12
Umatilla 903 1.17
Klamath 603 0.89
Douglas 547 0.5
Josephine 516 0.59
Malheur 498 1.63
Lincoln 419 0.85
Coos 410 0.64
Columbia 361 0.69
Clatsop 355 0.89
Jefferson 284 1.18
Union 197 0.74
Wasco 187 0.71
Hood River 185 0.8
Tillamook 173 0.65
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