Massachusetts Black or African American Alone Female or Women Population By County in 2017

Updated on July 3, 2025.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2017, the Black or African American Alone female population in Massachusetts was 311,794 and represented 8.83% of the total Massachusetts female population (3,532,606).

Among Massachusetts counties, Suffolk County had the highest Black or African American Alone female population (106,454), followed by Middlesex County (47,447), and Plymouth County (29,347).

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 2017
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County Female Population % of County Female Population
Barnstable 3211 2.88
Berkshire 2102 3.22
Bristol 15226 5.26
Dukes 367 4.14
Essex 27250 6.70
Franklin 493 1.36
Hampden 26427 10.93
Hampshire 2710 3.16
Middlesex 47447 5.79
Nantucket 501 9.20
Norfolk 26893 7.39
Plymouth 29347 11.06
Suffolk 106454 25.72
Worcester 23366 5.58