In 2020, a majority of Black immigrants in the Bay Area were naturalized citizens.

Key statistics on Black immigrants and naturalization rates in the Bay Area, 2020

Share of Regionwide Black Immigrants
Percent of All Immigrants Who Are Black
Percent of Black Residents Who Are Immigrants
Percent of Black Immigrants who are Naturalized
Alameda
37%
4%
10%
54%
Contra Costa
17%
3%
8%
62%
Marin
2%
2%
12%
51%
Napa
1%
1%
8%
51%
San Francisco
9%
2%
8%
47%
San Mateo
5%
1%
10%
68%
Santa Clara
22%
2%
19%
60%
Solano
4%
2%
3%
59%
Sonoma
4%
3%
17%
33%
9-County Bay Area
100%
2%
10%
56%