Nevada Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2021

Updated on June 16, 2025.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2021, the Black or African American Alone population in Nevada was 335,470 and represented 10.66% of the total Nevada population (3,146,632).

Among Nevada counties, Clark County had the highest number of people who identified as Black or African American Alone (313,315), followed by Washoe County (14,402), and Nye County (2,098). Esmeralda County had the lowest (27).

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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Nevada Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2021
Nevada Black or African American Alone Population By County in 2021
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County Black Alone Population % of County Population
Churchill 748 2.92
Clark 313315 13.65
Douglas 457 0.91
Elko 725 1.35
Esmeralda 27 3.67
Eureka 30 1.57
Humboldt 201 1.14
Lander 78 1.35
Lincoln 139 3.17
Lyon 885 1.45
Mineral 228 4.94
Nye 2098 3.93
Pershing 272 4.23
Storey 69 1.67
Washoe 14402 2.91
White Pine 358 4.05
Carson City 1438 2.45