Maryland Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2012

Updated on June 16, 2025.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2012, the Black or African American Alone population in Maryland was 1,775,878 and represented 30.16% of the total Maryland population (5,888,375).

Among Maryland counties, Prince George's County had the highest number of people who identified as Black or African American Alone (580,603), followed by Baltimore city (397,854), and Baltimore County (221,253). Garrett County had the lowest (292).

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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Maryland Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2012
Maryland Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2012
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County Black Alone Population % of County Population
Allegany 5966 8.07
Anne Arundel 88506 16.08
Baltimore 221253 27.04
Calvert 11862 13.22
Caroline 4608 14.12
Carroll 5515 3.3
Cecil 6423 6.31
Charles 64141 42.56
Dorchester 9113 28.06
Frederick 21910 9.14
Garrett 292 0.97
Harford 32501 13.07
Howard 54313 18.15
Kent 3024 15.13
Montgomery 185237 18.43
Prince George's 580603 65.77
Queen Anne's 3310 6.82
St. Mary's 15426 14.17
Somerset 11027 42.34
Talbot 4952 13.03
Washington 15518 10.41
Wicomico 25380 25.23
Worcester 7144 13.85
Baltimore city 397854 63.86