5 Most Black States in the US

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1. Texas 

 Total Black Population: 3,552,997 

Texas tops the list for being one of the most black states in the US. Around 13.7% of the state’s total population is black. In 2022, 28.7% of the Black population in Texas had a Bachelor’s degree or higher, compared to 33.1% for the state overall. The median household income for black people in Texas was $49,767, in 2023. Black-owned businesses in the state contribute significantly to the overall economy in Texas, with a majority (97%) being non-employed businesses that collectively contribute $10 million in sales and revenue annually.

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