Massachusetts Black or African American Alone Female or Women Population By County in 2016

Updated on July 3, 2025.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2016, the Black or African American Alone female population in Massachusetts was 304,689 and represented 8.67% of the total Massachusetts female population (3,515,076).

Among Massachusetts counties, Suffolk County had the highest Black or African American Alone female population (106,224), followed by Middlesex County (46,385), and Plymouth County (28,014).

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 2016
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County Female Population % of County Female Population
Barnstable 3029 2.71
Berkshire 2034 3.09
Bristol 14278 4.96
Dukes 354 4.00
Essex 26139 6.47
Franklin 445 1.23
Hampden 26212 10.83
Hampshire 2724 3.16
Middlesex 46385 5.69
Nantucket 495 9.13
Norfolk 26064 7.19
Plymouth 28014 10.63
Suffolk 106224 25.94
Worcester 22292 5.36