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Black Population in US

51.6 million, 15.2%

For 2024, the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the Black population in the United States to be 51,629,710, which is 15.2% of the total American population of 340.1 million. This figure includes those who identify as 'Black Only' and those who identify as 'Black in combination with another race.' SEE MORE POPULATION DETAILS

CATEGORY	POPULATION	PERCENT
Black Alone	46,862,633	13.8%
Black Alone or with another race	51,629,710	15.2%
Black Alone - NON-HISPANIC	43,127,189	12.7%
Black Alone - HISPANIC	4,767,077	1.4%

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