RANKING · 1990 CENSUS · 14 SHOWN OF 14

Highest Black population share, Massachusetts counties · 1990

Massachusetts counties ranked by the share of all residents who are Black or African American (1990 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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YEAR1990 2000 2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPBLACKVS –

01Suffolk County, MAMA791,89122.4%–

02Hampden County, MAMA464,3387.5%–

03Dukes County, MAMA21,2194.3%–

04Plymouth County, MAMA546,8293.7%–

05Middlesex County, MAMA1,669,9792.8%–

06Nantucket County, MAMA14,7582.4%–

07Essex County, MAMA826,6532.3%–

08Worcester County, MAMA888,5022.1%–

09Norfolk County, MAMA739,7491.9%–

10Berkshire County, MAMA128,2241.8%–

11Hampshire County, MAMA164,0651.7%–

12Barnstable County, MAMA233,5391.5%–

13Bristol County, MAMA593,6401.5%–

14Franklin County, MAMA70,6980.5%–

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UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS