Highest Subsaharan African population share, US counties
US counties ranked by the share of all residents who are Subsaharan African ancestry (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Subsaharan African residents as a percentage of total population. Emporia, Virginia leads at 23.7%. 2,651 counties qualify in total. Virginia carries 8 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest subsaharan african share?
Emporia, Virginia ranks #1 with 23.7% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by subsaharan african share?
Emporia, Virginia, Brunswick County, Virginia, Greensville County, Virginia, Sussex County, Virginia, Franklin, Virginia.
How many counties are in this ranking?
2,651 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is subsaharan african share measured?
Share of all residents who are Subsaharan African ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).