Highest Subsaharan African population share, US metro areas
US metro areas 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. Pine Bluff, AR leads at 10.3%. 910 metro areas qualify in total. Minnesota carries 6 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest subsaharan african share?
Pine Bluff, AR ranks #1 with 10.3% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by subsaharan african share?
Pine Bluff, AR, McComb, MS, Kankakee, IL, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, Faribault-Northfield, MN.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
910 metro areas 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).