Massachusetts Black or African American Alone Female or Women Population By County in 2018

Updated on July 3, 2025.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2018, the Black or African American Alone female population in Massachusetts was 318,028 and represented 8.97% of the total Massachusetts female population (3,544,419).

Among Massachusetts counties, Suffolk County had the highest Black or African American Alone female population (106,165), followed by Middlesex County (48,083), and Plymouth County (30,406).

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 2018
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County Female Population % of County Female Population
Barnstable 3380 3.03
Berkshire 2172 3.33
Bristol 16390 5.63
Dukes 373 4.21
Essex 28198 6.90
Franklin 499 1.37
Hampden 26730 11.04
Hampshire 2769 3.22
Middlesex 48083 5.86
Nantucket 508 9.38
Norfolk 28045 7.69
Plymouth 30406 11.39
Suffolk 106165 25.50
Worcester 24310 5.79