Massachusetts Black or African American Alone Male or Men Population By County in 2017

Updated on July 3, 2025.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2017, the Black or African American Alone male population in Massachusetts was 293,445 and represented 8.81% of the total Massachusetts male population (3,330,954).

Among Massachusetts counties, Suffolk County had the highest Black or African American Alone male population (92,670), followed by Middlesex County (45,794), and Plymouth County (28,033).

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.

You can see similar information for other states and also by state for the United States.

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Massachusetts Black or African American Alone Male or Men Population By County in 2017
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County Male Population % of County Male Population
Barnstable 3631 3.55
Berkshire 2227 3.64
Bristol 15397 5.66
Dukes 406 4.75
Essex 26776 7.08
Franklin 616 1.79
Hampden 24554 10.87
Hampshire 2656 3.53
Middlesex 45794 5.83
Nantucket 665 11.64
Norfolk 25297 7.50
Plymouth 28033 11.19
Suffolk 92670 23.93
Worcester 24723 6.07