Change of Black Population by Percentage, 1940 to 1970

Southern states faced a significant decrease of Black populations between 1940 to 1970. This decrease is more pronounced than in previous years.

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Chart: Sergio Monterroso-OrtegaSource: U.S. Census Bureau and Erin N. Bush, Great Migration City Population Changes Data 1910-1970, University of North GeorgiaDownload imageCreated with Datawrapper