Massachusetts Black or African American Alone Female or Women Population By County in 2023

Updated on July 3, 2025.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2023, the Black or African American Alone female population in Massachusetts was 345,331 and represented 9.64% of the total Massachusetts female population (3,580,964).

Among Massachusetts counties, Suffolk County had the highest Black or African American Alone female population (97,967), followed by Middlesex County (51,538), and Plymouth County (34,802).

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 2023
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County Female Population % of County Female Population
Barnstable 4368 3.64
Berkshire 2430 3.74
Bristol 24039 8.08
Dukes 602 5.73
Essex 32825 7.89
Franklin 623 1.73
Hampden 27516 11.64
Hampshire 3226 3.73
Middlesex 51538 6.27
Nantucket 710 10.23
Norfolk 34118 9.09
Plymouth 34802 12.72
Suffolk 97967 24.60
Worcester 30567 7.01