Virginia Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2015

Updated on January 29, 2024.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2015, the Black or African American Alone population in Virginia was 1,653,931 and represented 19.77% of the total Virginia population (8,367,303).

Among Virginia counties, Fairfax County had the highest number of people who identified as Black or African American Alone (115,484), followed by Richmond city (111,194), and Norfolk city (105,615). Craig County had the lowest (13).

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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Virginia Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2015
Virginia Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2015
County
Black Alone Population
% of County Population
Fairfax 115,484 10.12
Richmond city 111,194 50.3
Norfolk city 105,615 42.82
Prince William 98,489 21.83
Henrico 97,715 30.12
Virginia Beach city 90,393 20.06
Chesterfield 78,487 23.42
Newport News city 75,750 41.82
Chesapeake city 70,759 30.08
Hampton city 68,383 50.14
Portsmouth city 51,982 53.92
Suffolk city 37,561 42.59
Alexandria city 35,361 22.98
Roanoke city 29,321 29.4
Loudoun 28,713 7.67
Stafford 25,797 18.29
Petersburg city 24,990 78.35
Lynchburg city 22,610 28.53
Arlington 21,254 9.29
Danville city 21,111 50.28
Spotsylvania 21,023 16.17
Pittsylvania 13,417 21.63
Halifax 12,858 36.63
Prince George 12,586 32.86
Henry 11,470 22.08
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