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%

Latest Data Snapshots

Which U.S. Cities Have the Most Foreign-Born Black Residents?

Foreign-Born Black Population by Metro Area: Regional Highlights The 2023 American Community Survey data reveals significant differences in the share of foreign-born Black populations across...

Did Trump Gut Environmental Protections in Black Communities?

Yes! – How Environmental Justice Grant Cuts in 2025 are Affecting Black Communities President Donald Trump’s return to office in 2025 brought a wave of...

Did Trump Dismantle Support for Black-Owned Businesses?

Yes! How the Trump Administration Cuts in 2025 are Disrupting Black Business Growth While President Donald Trump has previously promoted support for Black entrepreneurship, such...

Earn Less – Pay More: The Housing Burden on Black Households

Data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey shows that Black households spend a larger portion of their income on housing compared to...

Relationships & Parenting

Black Income

Core Topics

Income Snapshots

Black Demographics Menu

More Data Snapshots

Data Snapshots

Since 2020: Black Voter Growth in Key Swing States

Recent U.S. Census Bureau estimates reveal significant changes in the Black voting-age population across several swing states since 2020. Here’s a summary of the key findings and their potential impact on future elections.

Top States for Black Immigration

Black Immigration in the United States: Key Insights from Recent Data

Top 5 Cities for Black Population Growth and top 5 Losers.

Released in June 2024, the U.S. Census Bureau’s Population Estimates reveal significant shifts in the Black alone population across various metropolitan areas from 2020 to 2023.

Data Table: Black Population Growth/Loss in US Metro Areas Since 2020

Ranking the Black population change of 133 Metropolitan Areas with Black population over 50,000. 1 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX 2 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA 3 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
3,167FansLike
1,895FollowersFollow
68SubscribersSubscribe

Even More Snapshots

Latest articles

Data Snapshot Archives

Black Demographics Full Menu Topics