Pennsylvania Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2016

Updated on January 29, 2024.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2016, the Black or African American Alone population in Pennsylvania was 1,509,248 and represented 11.80% of the total Pennsylvania population (12,788,468).

Among Pennsylvania counties, Philadelphia County had the highest number of people who identified as Black or African American Alone (698,119), followed by Allegheny County (164,568), and Delaware County (122,316). Cameron County had the lowest (33).

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 2016
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Pennsylvania Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2016
County
Black Alone Population
% of County Population
Philadelphia 698,119 44.28
Allegheny 164,568 13.41
Delaware 122,316 21.69
Montgomery 78,354 9.55
Dauphin 52,155 19.01
Lehigh 33,083 9.13
Chester 32,309 6.25
York 29,651 6.68
Berks 28,702 6.9
Lancaster 26,589 4.94
Bucks 26,477 4.23
Monroe 25,831 15.53
Erie 21,469 7.76
Northampton 19,503 6.47
Luzerne 17,388 5.48
Beaver 10,533 6.31
Cumberland 9,907 4
Westmoreland 9,022 2.54
Lackawanna 7,289 3.45
Washington 6,649 3.21
Mercer 6,619 5.88
Fayette 6,168 4.66
Centre 6,089 3.75
Franklin 6,048 3.93
Lycoming 5,358 4.66
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