Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania was 1,465,248 and represented 11.48% of the total Pennsylvania population (12,769,123).

Among Pennsylvania counties, Philadelphia County had the highest number of people who identified as Black or African American Alone (693,080), followed by Allegheny County (164,122), and Delaware County (115,826). Cameron County had the lowest (19).

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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Pennsylvania Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2012
Pennsylvania Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2012
County
Black Alone Population
% of County Population
Philadelphia 693,080 44.66
Allegheny 164,122 13.33
Delaware 115,826 20.65
Montgomery 73,721 9.12
Dauphin 50,410 18.67
Chester 32,155 6.35
Lehigh 28,655 8.08
York 27,192 6.22
Berks 26,624 6.44
Monroe 24,597 14.58
Bucks 24,203 3.87
Lancaster 23,966 4.55
Erie 21,273 7.56
Northampton 17,775 5.94
Luzerne 13,873 4.32
Beaver 10,751 6.32
Westmoreland 8,870 2.44
Cumberland 8,460 3.54
Washington 6,737 3.23
Mercer 6,605 5.71
Lackawanna 6,423 3
Fayette 6,334 4.68
Franklin 5,454 3.6
Lycoming 5,428 4.63
Cambria 5,352 3.78
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