Black Population in US

Black Population in US

50.6 million, 15%

For 2023, the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the Black population in the United States to be 50,579,102, which is 15% of the total American population of 334.9 million. This figure includes those who identify as 'Black Only' and those who identify as 'Black in combination with another race.' SEE MORE POPULATION DETAILS

CATEGORY POPULATION PERCENT
Black Alone 45,757,433 13.7%
Black Alone or with another race 50,579,102 15.1%
Black Alone - NON-HISPANIC 42,313,088 12.6%
Black Alone - HISPANIC 3,444,345 1.0%

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