New Jersey Black or African American Alone Male or Men Population By County in 2021

Updated on July 3, 2025.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2021, the Black or African American Alone male population in New Jersey was 678,175 and represented 14.87% of the total New Jersey male population (4,559,871).

Among New Jersey counties, Essex County had the highest Black or African American Alone male population (165,741), followed by Union County (64,361), and Camden County (53,718).

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 2021
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County Male Population % of County Male Population
Atlantic 22332 16.66
Bergen 35213 7.52
Burlington 42507 18.55
Camden 53718 21.17
Cape May 2350 5.05
Cumberland 18303 23.67
Essex 165741 39.97
Gloucester 17062 11.44
Hudson 51928 14.79
Hunterdon 1659 2.60
Mercer 39340 20.83
Middlesex 52375 12.23
Monmouth 22539 7.11
Morris 10298 4.07
Ocean 12443 3.93
Passaic 37199 14.60
Salem 4709 14.70
Somerset 18056 10.57
Sussex 2352 3.22
Union 64361 22.78
Warren 3690 6.73