Black Immigrants in the United States: Population, Spending Power, and Political Capital
Steven Hubbard, Senior Data Scientist and Robin Lundh for the American Immigration Council highlight Black immigrants in the United States:
“Black immigrants make up a vital part of America’s rich cultural life. Think of authors Chinua Achebe and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie; musicians Miriam Makeba and Wyclef Jean; comedian Trevor Noah; activist Marcus Garvey; NBA hall of famer and philanthropist Dikembe Mutombo—to name but a very few. For generations across the United States, Black immigrants have enriched our academics, music, cuisine, fashion, dance, and more.”
The article provides data on the “Overall Population of Black Immigrants.”
Five States with Highest Numbers of Black Immigrants
|
State |
Black Immigrants | Total Population | Share of State Population |
| New York | 737,458 | 19,835,912 | 3.7% |
| Florida | 676,580 | 21,781,128 | 3.1% |
| Texas | 319,911 | 29,527,940 | 1.1% |
| Maryland | 239,158 | 6,165,129 | 3.9% |
| New Jersey | 225,205 |
KJ
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