Highest Subsaharan African population share, US counties · 2020
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. Greensville County, Virginia leads at 24.7%. 2,567 counties qualify in total. Virginia carries 12 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?
Greensville County, Virginia ranks #1 with 24.7% (2020 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by subsaharan african share?
Greensville County, Virginia, Emporia, Virginia, Franklin, Virginia, Sussex County, Virginia, Brunswick County, Virginia.
How many counties are in this ranking?
2,567 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2020 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 (2020).