Highest Subsaharan African population share, US counties · 2010
US counties ranked by the share of all residents who are Subsaharan African ancestry (2010 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Subsaharan African residents as a percentage of total population. Emporia, Virginia leads at 23.0%. 2,273 counties qualify in total. Virginia carries 12 of the top 25 entries.
Subsaharan African Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest subsaharan african share?
Emporia, Virginia ranks #1 with 23.0% (2010 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by subsaharan african share?
Emporia, Virginia, Pike County, Alabama, Greensville County, Virginia, Franklin, Virginia, Brunswick County, Virginia.
How many counties are in this ranking?
2,273 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2010 Decennial Census data.
How is subsaharan african share measured?
Share of all residents who are Subsaharan African ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, 2010 Decennial Census.