Largest Subsaharan African population, US counties · 2020
US counties 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. Harris County, Texas leads at 96,075. 2,567 counties qualify in total. 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 county has the highest subsaharan african population?
Harris County, Texas ranks #1 with 96,075 (2020 Decennial Census).
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, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
How many counties are in this ranking?
2,567 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. 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.