Updated September 9, 2022 |
Infoplease Staff
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| Area | Percent of black population | Percent of total population |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 100.0% | 12.5% |
| Region | ||
| Northeast | 18.3 | 12.3 |
| Midwest | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| South | 54.3 | 19.0 |
| West | 9.1 | 5.0 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, March 2004.
| African-American Population | Population/Demographics | Black or African-American Population for the United States by Region, 2002 |
