Massachusetts Black or African American Alone Female or Women Population By County in 2012

Updated on July 3, 2025.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2012, the Black or African American Alone female population in Massachusetts was 277,059 and represented 8.07% of the total Massachusetts female population (3,435,460).

Among Massachusetts counties, Suffolk County had the highest Black or African American Alone female population (100,671), followed by Middlesex County (41,943), and Hampden County (25,673).

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 2012
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County Female Population % of County Female Population
Barnstable 2339 2.08
Berkshire 1857 2.76
Bristol 11850 4.17
Dukes 307 3.60
Essex 22812 5.80
Franklin 384 1.05
Hampden 25673 10.61
Hampshire 2528 2.96
Middlesex 41943 5.30
Nantucket 405 7.93
Norfolk 22931 6.45
Plymouth 24051 9.38
Suffolk 100671 25.92
Worcester 19308 4.72