Highest Black population share, US cities · 2020
US cities ranked by the share of all residents who are Black or African American (2020 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Black residents as a percentage of total population. Grambling, Louisiana leads at 96.5%. 6,811 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Maryland carries 7 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest black?
Grambling, Louisiana ranks #1 with 96.5% (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by black?
Grambling, Louisiana, East St. Louis, Illinois, Fairfield, Alabama, Tuskegee, Alabama, Merrydale, Louisiana.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,811 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is black measured?
Share identifying as Black or African American alone. Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.