Largest Subsaharan African population, US cities · 2020
US cities ranked by the number of residents who are Subsaharan African ancestry, from the 2020 American Community Survey detailed-origin tables. Each list covers the full eligible universe; download the complete data as CSV. New York, New York leads at 197,069. 5,190 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Texas carries 4 of the top 25 entries.
Subsaharan African Americans: full group profile →UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest subsaharan african population?
New York, New York ranks #1 with 197,069 (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by subsaharan african population?
New York, New York, Houston, Texas, Columbus, Ohio, Los Angeles, California, Chicago, Illinois.
How many cities are in this ranking?
5,190 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is subsaharan african population measured?
Number of residents who are Subsaharan African ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.