Black Population in US

Black Population in US

51.6 million, 15.2%

For 2024, the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the Black population in the United States to be 51,629,710, which is 15.2% of the total American population of 340.1 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 46,862,633 13.8%
Black Alone or with another race 51,629,710 15.2%
Black Alone - NON-HISPANIC 43,127,189 12.7%
Black Alone - HISPANIC 4,767,077 1.4%

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