New Jersey 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 New Jersey was 742,019 and represented 15.76% of the total New Jersey female population (4,709,304).

Among New Jersey counties, Essex County had the highest Black or African American Alone female population (188,199), followed by Union County (71,844), and Camden County (61,894).

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 2021
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County Female Population % of County Female Population
Atlantic 25099 17.81
Bergen 37864 7.77
Burlington 44327 18.84
Camden 61894 22.90
Cape May 2148 4.37
Cumberland 15211 20.35
Essex 188199 42.82
Gloucester 18972 12.20
Hudson 56435 16.02
Hunterdon 1974 3.00
Mercer 42973 22.23
Middlesex 55797 12.85
Monmouth 24989 7.58
Morris 10337 4.02
Ocean 12719 3.82
Passaic 40951 15.53
Salem 5147 15.59
Somerset 19315 11.00
Sussex 2069 2.85
Union 71844 24.75
Warren 3755 6.73