New Jersey 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 New Jersey was 738,364 and represented 15.68% of the total New Jersey female population (4,710,515).

Among New Jersey counties, Essex County had the highest Black or African American Alone female population (190,511), followed by Union County (71,781), and Camden County (61,061).

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 2020
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County Female Population % of County Female Population
Atlantic 25092 17.84
Bergen 37156 7.64
Burlington 43188 18.48
Camden 61061 22.64
Cape May 2184 4.47
Cumberland 15192 20.30
Essex 190511 43.08
Gloucester 18188 11.78
Hudson 56579 15.67
Hunterdon 1932 2.96
Mercer 43160 22.12
Middlesex 54254 12.50
Monmouth 25214 7.70
Morris 10046 3.92
Ocean 12125 3.70
Passaic 41403 15.54
Salem 5082 15.43
Somerset 18971 10.85
Sussex 1838 2.56
Union 71781 24.67
Warren 3407 6.16