Highest Subsaharan African population share, US metro areas · 2020
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. Kankakee, IL leads at 7.7%. 899 metro areas qualify in total. Minnesota carries 7 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?
Kankakee, IL ranks #1 with 7.7% (2020 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by subsaharan african share?
Kankakee, IL, Danville, VA, Kinston, NC, Minden, LA, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
899 metro areas 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).