New Jersey Black or African American Alone Female or Women Population By County in 2012

Updated on July 3, 2025.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2012, the Black or African American Alone female population in New Jersey was 686,809 and represented 15.15% of the total New Jersey female population (4,534,588).

Among New Jersey counties, Essex County had the highest Black or African American Alone female population (179,239), followed by Union County (68,570), and Camden County (57,636).

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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New Jersey Black or African American Alone Female or Women Population By County in 2012
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County Female Population % of County Female Population
Atlantic 25159 17.77
Bergen 32603 6.89
Burlington 39048 17.06
Camden 57636 21.79
Cape May 2301 4.66
Cumberland 15028 19.72
Essex 179239 43.92
Gloucester 16238 10.89
Hudson 51957 15.81
Hunterdon 1461 2.28
Mercer 41122 21.85
Middlesex 46914 11.26
Monmouth 25480 7.90
Morris 8747 3.46
Ocean 10051 3.33
Passaic 40008 15.45
Salem 5046 15.04
Somerset 16642 9.92
Sussex 1391 1.88
Union 68570 24.55
Warren 2168 3.93