Largest Subsaharan African population, US counties
US counties ranked by the number of residents who are Subsaharan African ancestry, from the 2023 American Community Survey detailed-origin tables. Each list covers the full eligible universe; download the complete data as CSV. Harris County, Texas leads at 103,015. 2,651 counties qualify in total. Texas carries 4 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest subsaharan african population?
Harris County, Texas ranks #1 with 103,015 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by subsaharan african population?
Harris County, Texas, Los Angeles County, California, Prince George's County, Maryland, Bronx County, New York, Cook County, Illinois.
How many counties are in this ranking?
2,651 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is subsaharan african population measured?
Number of residents who are Subsaharan African ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).