America’s REAL Top 10 BLACKEST Cities | The 10 Most Black METRO AREAS

On this video we take a look at the top 10 largest metros by percentage black population.

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[toyotadude]

Jackson Mississippi native here, I didn't know a single white person until I turned 22 years old. The actualy city is closer to 87%-90% black. When I was growing up, we would go full weeks without seeing a single white person 😅😅

[amira]

I’m in Shreveport right now for my father’s funeral. Even though I’ve been coming here my entire life I’m still amazed at how dilapidated and underserved the black areas are.

[jimspies]

Great video. Legitimately surprised Birmingham didn't make the list. Looked it up, 31%, so legit it isn't, but surprised. I didn't think the HUGE metros would show on this, as the suburbs just overwhelm all of them, including my STL. My STL city is 42.8% black, but the Metro is only 18%.

[TheTallMan]

Not surprising. The vast majority of slaves shipped to the US ended up in the deep south. Here's the thing, once you leave the large metropolitan areas in the deep southern states (Mississippi, the eastern half of Arkansas, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, North and South Carolina), you still encounter black people. We're everywhere. Unlike other states where you typically only see us in the largest cities.

[vlosa]

South Fulton, GA - 93%
Jackson, MS - 80%
Detroit, MI - 80%
Birmingham, AL - Approximately 70%
Montgomery, AL - Approximately 60%
Augusta, GA - Approximately 60%
Memphis, TN - Approximately 65%
Baltimore, MD - Approximately 63%
Newark, NJ - Approximately 50%
Gary, IN - Approximately 80%
Baton Rouge, LA - Approximately 54%
New Orleans, LA - Approximately 60%
Shreveport, LA - Approximately 57%

[ItsTheCostanza]

It’s the south. It always was a heavily black populated area. And always will be

[BigDiesel]

Born and raised in Shreveport. I will always love my town but at a distance. It was lack of opportunities and lack of economic development that is causing the decrease. A lot of us either live in Texas, California, Georgia, or Washington.

[rickc]

Living in Macon for 17 years and trying to make the best of it, this explains the underlying depressed feeling with the area

[thebany]

albany ga metro is 52% black, and city population is 74 % black. I don't see how it didn't make the list. The metro population over all is: 145, 508/ urban is: 76, 434/ city is: 69, 647

[bigtitanrk]

I was definitely thinking Detroit and Baltimore, and New Orleans

[prestonval]

As we delve into the complexities of America’s population dynamics, particularly at the metropolitan level, it’s fascinating to consider that at least seven of the country’s largest states—California, Texas, Maryland, New Mexico, Hawaii, and Georgia—have no clear racial majority. Soon, states like Florida, Arizona, New Jersey, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington may join that list. This shifting landscape presents a compelling metric for Black Americans to explore, as we may soon find ourselves part of broader systems and communities without a racial majority. How will this transformation impact our roles, influence, and experiences within these diverse and evolving societies?

[babyphatbaby]

Baton Rouge checking in. Love your videos.

[ace]

1)Fayetteville, NC metropolitan area surprised me.

2)Notice that Augusta, Columbus, and Macon metropolitan areas made the list. But my mom and dad hometown of Savannah metropolitan area didn’t.

-Lifelong Cocoa, FL resident

[Kennyaj]

You should talk about the roads and demographics of Jacksonville. I think there’s a lot of stuff in your wheelhouse. Consider the I-10 / I-95 interchange, which used to be known as the “sharpest turn on I-95”, at least locally. It’s generally understood this is no longer the case after updates to that interchange in early 21C. You’re the man, btw, let me know if you ever need local road nerd info about Jacksonville, Columbia SC, or Charleston. Keep up the great work.

[Nancybee]

Of course the cities populated with the most African-Americans are all in the South...isn't this where our enslaved ancestors were brought. Several of the cities are located in the "Black Belt". We have deep roots here...not all of us fled North...

[kanealoha]

So interesting - another excellent video!

[terrancemoore]

I am shocked that Birmingham Metro Area was not on the top 10 list.

[MrJagfootball]

I spent time in both Memphis and Jackson this year. Love both cities 🙌🏾

[prestonval]

A note about BATON ROUGE: The city's population won't suffer much due to the incorporation of St. George, as St. George was never part of Baton Rouge's city limits. Currently, Baton Rouge has a population of around 220, 000, while the proposed St. George area has a population of approximately 86, 000. If these two populations were combined, Baton Rouge’s population would be significantly larger. Baton Rouge operates under a consolidated city-parish government, making East Baton Rouge Parish home to about 430, 000 people in total. While Baton Rouge has experienced slower growth in recent years, the city proper has not undergone significant population loss since the U.S. Census began.
Key Fact Checks:
St. George: It is correct that the proposed City of St. George was never officially part of Baton Rouge’s city limits, though it is in East Baton Rouge Parish.
Population Numbers: Baton Rouge's population is about 220, 000, and the proposed St. George area has around 86, 000 people.
Consolidated Government: Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish have a consolidated government, which means the city and parish function as a single entity for certain administrative purposes.
Population Loss ?: Baton Rouge has experienced slower population growth but hasn’t faced dramatic population loss, unlike other U.S. cities. However, this claim can depend on certain timeframes.

[fishingthelist]

One quibble about what you said about Montgomery is the people of Prattville and Millbrook (or Wetumpka for that matter) will insist they are not suburbs of Montgomery. There is enough separation because of the Alabama-Tallapoosa River flood plain to enable the small towns to the north to keep their own identity. The census may say they are all in the metro Montgomery area, but they are really their own cities.