The city with the highest percentage of African American residents in Wisconsin is Milwaukee.
Milwaukee holds the top position among cities in Wisconsin for its significant African American population. When referring to the "blackest city," it generally means the city with the largest proportion of its total population identifying as Black or African American.
According to recent data, Milwaukee's population is considerably diverse, with a large segment being African American.
Wisconsin Cities with the Largest African American Populations
Here is a breakdown of cities in Wisconsin ranked by their percentage of African American residents:
| Rank | City | % African American |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milwaukee | 38.32% |
| 2 | Brown Deer | 31.4% |
| 3 | Racine | 22.33% |
| 4 | Sturtevant | 13.71% |
As the table illustrates, Milwaukee stands out with a substantial percentage, making it the city with the highest concentration of African American residents in the state. Brown Deer and Racine follow, also showing significant percentages of their populations identifying as African American.
