Highest Subsaharan African population share, US metro areas · 2020
US metro areas ranked by the share of all residents who are Subsaharan African ancestry (2020 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.
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?
Kankakee, IL ranks #1 with 7.7% (2020 Decennial Census).
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 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, 2020 Decennial Census.