Highest Subsaharan African population share, US metro areas · 2010
US metro areas 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. Troy, AL leads at 20.4%. 847 metro areas qualify in total. The top 25 average 3.9%, against an all-metro areas median of 0.3%.
Subsaharan African Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest subsaharan african share?
Troy, AL ranks #1 with 20.4% (2010 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 metro areas by subsaharan african share?
Troy, AL, Sumter, SC, Mount Pleasant, TX, Lake City, FL, Tallahassee, FL.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
847 metro areas 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.