RANKING · 2024 ACS · 14 SHOWN OF 14

Highest Black population share, Massachusetts counties

Massachusetts counties ranked by the share of all residents who are Black or African American (2024 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Black residents as a percentage of total population. This list covers the 14 counties in Massachusetts that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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RELATEDHighest Asian household income Highest Black household income Highest Hispanic household income Highest White (non-Hispanic) household income Largest White (non-Hispanic) population Highest White (non-Hispanic) population share

YEAR1990 2000 2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPBLACKVS 2000

01Suffolk County, MAMA791,89117.1%−18%

02Nantucket County, MAMA14,7589.4%+14%

03Plymouth County, MAMA546,8297.8%+80%

04Hampden County, MAMA464,3387.6%+2%

05Norfolk County, MAMA739,7497.1%+130%

06Worcester County, MAMA888,5024.8%+96%

07Middlesex County, MAMA1,669,9794.7%+48%

08Bristol County, MAMA593,6404.0%+120%

09Essex County, MAMA826,6533.5%+75%

10Barnstable County, MAMA233,5392.8%+61%

11Dukes County, MAMA21,2192.7%+19%

12Berkshire County, MAMA128,2242.6%+34%

13Hampshire County, MAMA164,0652.5%+38%

14Franklin County, MAMA70,6981.3%+52%

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UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES