Oregon Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2022

Updated on July 31, 2024.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2022, the Black or African American Alone population in Oregon was 99,200 and represented 2.34% of the total Oregon population (4,239,379).

Among Oregon counties, Multnomah County had the highest number of people who identified as Black or African American Alone (49,325), followed by Washington County (17,154), and Clackamas County (6,042). Wheeler County had the lowest (3).

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 2022
Oregon Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2022
County
Black Alone Population
% of County Population
Multnomah 49,325 6.21
Washington 17,154 2.86
Clackamas 6,042 1.43
Marion 5,825 1.68
Lane 5,147 1.35
Jackson 2,211 1
Yamhill 1,352 1.25
Deschutes 1,316 0.64
Benton 1,314 1.35
Linn 1,227 0.94
Polk 1,076 1.2
Umatilla 1,027 1.28
Josephine 663 0.76
Klamath 646 0.92
Douglas 634 0.56
Malheur 537 1.69
Lincoln 479 0.94
Columbia 460 0.86
Coos 438 0.68
Clatsop 354 0.85
Jefferson 304 1.2
Wasco 224 0.84
Hood River 215 0.9
Union 209 0.8
Tillamook 204 0.74
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