New Jersey 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 New Jersey was 632,260 and represented 14.57% of the total New Jersey male population (4,340,610).

Among New Jersey counties, Essex County had the highest Black or African American Alone male population (155,699), followed by Union County (61,315), and Camden County (50,582).

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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New Jersey Black or African American Alone Male or Men Population By County in 2017
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County Male Population % of County Male Population
Atlantic 21480 16.71
Bergen 31665 7.00
Burlington 39742 18.10
Camden 50582 20.70
Cape May 2439 5.37
Cumberland 18679 24.18
Essex 155699 40.59
Gloucester 15192 10.74
Hudson 48296 14.43
Hunterdon 1836 2.97
Mercer 37486 20.81
Middlesex 46257 11.35
Monmouth 22030 7.28
Morris 8948 3.69
Ocean 10054 3.50
Passaic 35321 14.37
Salem 4458 14.47
Somerset 16280 10.07
Sussex 1805 2.57
Union 61315 22.66
Warren 2696 5.21