Massachusetts Black or African American Alone Female or Women Population By County in 2021

Updated on July 3, 2025.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2021, the Black or African American Alone female population in Massachusetts was 333,064 and represented 9.32% of the total Massachusetts female population (3,574,578).

Among Massachusetts counties, Suffolk County had the highest Black or African American Alone female population (100,730), followed by Middlesex County (49,599), and Plymouth County (33,000).

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 2021
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County Female Population % of County Female Population
Barnstable 4042 3.35
Berkshire 2366 3.59
Bristol 20614 6.95
Dukes 521 4.88
Essex 30889 7.44
Franklin 594 1.65
Hampden 26934 11.32
Hampshire 3006 3.46
Middlesex 49599 6.06
Nantucket 709 10.11
Norfolk 32164 8.63
Plymouth 33000 12.13
Suffolk 100730 25.15
Worcester 27896 6.42