RANKING · 1990 CENSUS · 16 SHOWN OF 16

Highest Black population share, Maine counties · 1990

Maine 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 16 counties in Maine that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR1990 2000 2010 2020 2024

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01Aroostook County, MEME66,6091.2%–

02Sagadahoc County, MEME37,9790.9%–

03Cumberland County, MEME317,2220.7%–

04Penobscot County, MEME157,9670.4%–

05Androscoggin County, MEME116,4870.4%–

06York County, MEME222,4340.4%–

07Kennebec County, MEME129,0670.2%–

08Hancock County, MEME57,1710.2%–

09Washington County, MEME31,3340.2%–

10Oxford County, MEME60,3460.1%–

11Knox County, MEME41,1170.1%–

12Lincoln County, MEME36,5950.1%–

13Piscataquis County, MEME17,4090.1%–

14Waldo County, MEME40,6930.1%–

15Somerset County, MEME51,6200.1%–

16Franklin County, MEME30,8240.1%–

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UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS