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By Stacy M. Brown

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.

These towns, while small in size, represent larger questions about investment, infrastructure, and equality in places where Black Americans make up the entire community.

“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. 

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