Massachusetts Black or African American Alone Female or Women Population By County in 2011

Updated on July 3, 2025.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2011, the Black or African American Alone female population in Massachusetts was 270,063 and represented 7.91% of the total Massachusetts female population (3,412,828).

Among Massachusetts counties, Suffolk County had the highest Black or African American Alone female population (98,610), followed by Middlesex County (40,823), and Hampden County (25,498).

In the map below, we show the number and percentage of each county's Black or African American Alone female 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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Massachusetts Black or African American Alone Female or Women Population By County in 2011
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County Female Population % of County Female Population
Barnstable 2207 1.96
Berkshire 1819 2.69
Bristol 11444 4.04
Dukes 289 3.42
Essex 21858 5.60
Franklin 367 1.00
Hampden 25498 10.54
Hampshire 2478 2.91
Middlesex 40823 5.22
Nantucket 381 7.63
Norfolk 22140 6.27
Plymouth 23440 9.16
Suffolk 98610 25.81
Worcester 18709 4.59