Massachusetts Black or African American Alone Male or Men Population By County in 2012

Updated on July 3, 2025.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2012, the Black or African American Alone male population in Massachusetts was 258,497 and represented 8.01% of the total Massachusetts male population (3,228,809).

Among Massachusetts counties, Suffolk County had the highest Black or African American Alone male population (86,072), followed by Middlesex County (40,234), and Plymouth County (23,479).

In the map below, we show the number and percentage of each county's Black or African American Alone male population. 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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Massachusetts Black or African American Alone Male or Men Population By County in 2012
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County Male Population % of County Male Population
Barnstable 2809 2.74
Berkshire 2124 3.38
Bristol 12097 4.53
Dukes 295 3.55
Essex 22360 6.14
Franklin 560 1.60
Hampden 23464 10.43
Hampshire 2264 3.02
Middlesex 40234 5.35
Nantucket 429 8.24
Norfolk 21211 6.48
Plymouth 23479 9.66
Suffolk 86072 23.71
Worcester 21099 5.30