New Jersey 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 New Jersey was 701,725 and represented 15.43% of the total New Jersey female population (4,547,534).

Among New Jersey counties, Essex County had the highest Black or African American Alone female population (180,021), followed by Union County (70,521), and Camden County (58,304).

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 2018
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County Female Population % of County Female Population
Atlantic 24073 17.68
Bergen 35507 7.40
Burlington 40843 18.07
Camden 58304 22.24
Cape May 2135 4.50
Cumberland 14977 20.31
Essex 180021 43.35
Gloucester 17195 11.48
Hudson 52168 15.45
Hunterdon 1674 2.65
Mercer 41938 22.28
Middlesex 50206 12.00
Monmouth 24809 7.79
Morris 9356 3.73
Ocean 10869 3.49
Passaic 39950 15.50
Salem 4833 15.08
Somerset 17861 10.55
Sussex 1619 2.28
Union 70521 24.76
Warren 2866 5.32