Across the United States, several towns stand out not just for their history or geography but for one defining statistic: every single resident identifies as Black or African American.
Jonestown, Mississippi, located in Coahoma County, reports a 100% Black population in 2025. The town has a total of 866 residents, a sharp drop from 956 in 2020. The median household income is $20,900, with more than 60% of residents living in poverty. The average household income stands at just under $30,000.
In Lincoln Park, Georgia, all 715 residents identify as Black. The town has a median household income of $48,006, with a poverty rate of nearly 19%. Lincoln Park has seen modest growth since 2020 but is now declining at a rate of -1.11% annually.
Unionville, Georgia, also reports a 98.7% Black population. Though slightly more economically stable, Unionville has experienced a population decline of nearly 25% in the past year. The median income is $50,371, and more than a quarter of residents live in poverty.
Harlem, Florida, has a population of 3,050, all of whom identify as Black or African American. The poverty rate in Harlem is just over 5%, but incomes remain low, with a per capita income of $18,618 and a median household income of $44,960.
“Our town is still here, still standing, still ours,” one resident said of Harlem, Florida said. “But being 100% Black means 100% of the weight is on us.” Here’s are ten towns that are all Black.
1. Harlem, Florida
Population: 3,050
Median Household Income: $44,960
Poverty Rate: 7.1%
Median Age: 33 years
Notes: Harlem has experienced an 18.4% population increase from 2022 to 2023.
2. Unionville, Georgia
Population: 1,670
Median Household Income: $50,371
Poverty Rate: 26.2%
Median Age: 29.7 years
Notes: Unionville households earn slightly more than those in Louisville and Jonesboro, Georgia.
3. Jonestown, Mississippi
Population: 962
Median Household Income: $20,900
Poverty Rate: 59.0%
Median Age: 35.4 years
Notes: Jonestown’s population decreased by 1.88% between 2022 and 2023.
4. Mosses, Alabama
Population: 865
Median Household Income: $26,250
Poverty Rate: 33.3%
Median Age: 32.5 years
Notes: The median household income declined by 6.58% from 2022 to 2023.
5. Lincoln Park, Georgia
Population: Approximately 715
Median Household Income: $48,006
Poverty Rate: 2.4%
Median Age: 45.9 years
Notes: Lincoln Park households have a median income slightly higher than those in Washington and Zebulon, Georgia.
6. Epes, Alabama
Population: 361
Median Household Income: $15,156
Poverty Rate: 55.1%
Median Age: 36.6 years
Notes: Epes has a significantly higher poverty rate compared to the national average.
7. White Oak, Mississippi
Population: 533
Median Household Income: Data not available
Poverty Rate: 58.5%
Median Age: 18.1 years
Notes: White Oak has a notably young median age.
8. Mappsville, Virginia
Population: 313
Median Household Income: $65,463
Poverty Rate: 12.8%
Median Age: 51.4 years
Notes: Mappsville’s median household income is higher than the state average.
9. Mount Carmel, South Carolina
Population: Data not available
Median Household Income: Data not available
Poverty Rate: Data not available
Median Age: Data not available
Notes: Specific demographic and economic data for Mount Carmel is currently unavailable.
10. Siracusaville, Louisiana
Population: Data not available
Median Household Income: Data not available
Poverty Rate: Data not available
Median Age: Data not available
Notes: Specific demographic and economic data for Siracusaville is currently unavailable.
