Michigan Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2023

Updated on June 16, 2025.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2023, the Black or African American Alone population in Michigan was 1,416,157 and represented 14.11% of the total Michigan population (10,037,261).

Among Michigan counties, Wayne County had the highest number of people who identified as Black or African American Alone (667,404), followed by Oakland County (177,011), and Macomb County (123,141). Keweenaw County had the lowest (7).

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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Michigan Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2023
Michigan Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2023
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County Black Alone Population % of County Population
Alcona 89 0.85
Alger 673 7.69
Allegan 1938 1.59
Alpena 203 0.7
Antrim 142 0.58
Arenac 108 0.71
Baraga 653 7.86
Barry 614 0.96
Bay 2120 2.07
Benzie 153 0.83
Berrien 21215 13.93
Branch 1227 2.71
Calhoun 15125 11.34
Cass 2602 5.04
Charlevoix 170 0.65
Cheboygan 278 1.07
Chippewa 2223 6.13
Clare 281 0.9
Clinton 1741 2.18
Crawford 121 0.89
Delta 192 0.52
Dickinson 145 0.56
Eaton 8065 7.41
Emmet 286 0.84
Genesee 81242 20.23
Gladwin 148 0.57
Gogebic 114 0.8
Grand Traverse 892 0.93
Gratiot 2661 6.43
Hillsdale 349 0.77
Houghton 395 1.05
Huron 241 0.78
Ingham 35745 12.56
Ionia 3765 5.68
Iosco 257 1.01
Iron 90 0.77
Isabella 1780 2.78
Jackson 12772 8.01
Kalamazoo 31001 11.82
Kalkaska 160 0.87
Kent 71898 10.87
Keweenaw 7 0.32
Lake 1358 10.66
Lapeer 1315 1.48
Leelanau 153 0.67
Lenawee 2583 2.65
Livingston 1474 0.75
Luce 842 13.09
Mackinac 454 4.18
Macomb 123141 14.07
Manistee 885 3.46
Marquette 1050 1.57
Mason 296 1.01
Mecosta 1045 2.54
Menominee 229 1
Midland 1246 1.48
Missaukee 99 0.65
Monroe 4808 3.1
Montcalm 2984 4.38
Montmorency 61 0.63
Muskegon 24086 13.64
Newaygo 662 1.3
Oakland 177011 13.93
Oceana 346 1.28
Ogemaw 155 0.74
Ontonagon 27 0.46
Osceola 275 1.18
Oscoda 64 0.75
Otsego 191 0.74
Ottawa 6471 2.13
Presque Isle 86 0.65
Roscommon 166 0.7
Saginaw 35939 19.14
St. Clair 4099 2.56
St. Joseph 1567 2.57
Sanilac 282 0.7
Schoolcraft 55 0.68
Shiawassee 525 0.77
Tuscola 700 1.33
Van Buren 2836 3.74
Washtenaw 44999 12.31
Wayne 667404 38.11
Wexford 307 0.9