Massachusetts Black or African American Alone Female or Women Population By County in 2020

Updated on July 3, 2025.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2020, the Black or African American Alone female population in Massachusetts was 328,876 and represented 9.20% of the total Massachusetts female population (3,576,723).

Among Massachusetts counties, Suffolk County had the highest Black or African American Alone female population (103,300), followed by Middlesex County (49,136), and Plymouth County (32,487).

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 2020
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County Female Population % of County Female Population
Barnstable 3920 3.30
Berkshire 2322 3.53
Bristol 19070 6.45
Dukes 498 4.79
Essex 30158 7.26
Franklin 581 1.61
Hampden 26757 11.21
Hampshire 2205 2.88
Middlesex 49136 5.96
Nantucket 691 10.03
Norfolk 30883 8.28
Plymouth 32487 12.00
Suffolk 103300 25.11
Worcester 26868 6.20