New Jersey Black or African American Alone Female or Women Population By County in 2022

Updated on July 3, 2025.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2022, the Black or African American Alone female population in New Jersey was 746,958 and represented 15.88% of the total New Jersey female population (4,704,672).

Among New Jersey counties, Essex County had the highest Black or African American Alone female population (185,977), followed by Union County (71,828), and Camden County (62,641).

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 2022
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County Female Population % of County Female Population
Atlantic 25188 17.84
Bergen 38849 7.99
Burlington 45366 19.21
Camden 62641 23.15
Cape May 2166 4.42
Cumberland 15383 20.60
Essex 185977 42.59
Gloucester 19626 12.55
Hudson 57093 16.23
Hunterdon 2085 3.17
Mercer 43008 22.34
Middlesex 57293 13.22
Monmouth 24739 7.53
Morris 10783 4.19
Ocean 13074 3.89
Passaic 40679 15.56
Salem 5145 15.56
Somerset 19711 11.20
Sussex 2284 3.15
Union 71828 24.87
Warren 4040 7.23