New Jersey Black or African American Alone Female or Women Population By County in 2023

Updated on July 3, 2025.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2023, the Black or African American Alone female population in New Jersey was 752,911 and represented 15.96% of the total New Jersey female population (4,718,529).

Among New Jersey counties, Essex County had the highest Black or African American Alone female population (185,127), followed by Union County (72,228), and Camden County (63,433).

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 2023
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County Female Population % of County Female Population
Atlantic 25250 17.88
Bergen 39657 8.12
Burlington 46124 19.44
Camden 63433 23.32
Cape May 2154 4.43
Cumberland 15510 20.68
Essex 185127 42.33
Gloucester 20246 12.87
Hudson 57504 16.29
Hunterdon 2166 3.28
Mercer 43332 22.45
Middlesex 58322 13.43
Monmouth 24470 7.46
Morris 11404 4.40
Ocean 13299 3.94
Passaic 40509 15.51
Salem 5296 15.97
Somerset 20155 11.38
Sussex 2394 3.30
Union 72228 24.93
Warren 4331 7.71