Are there more black people in new york than atlanta

According to the United States Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2019 estimates, the population of New York City is approximately 8.4 million people, with:

• 2,321,778 people identifying as Black or African American alone (27.7% of the total population)

Meanwhile, the population of Atlanta, Georgia is approximately 498,715 people, with:

• 153,181 people identifying as Black or African American alone (30.7% of the total population)

So, while Atlanta has a significant Black population, New York City has a much larger Black population. In fact, New York City has the largest Black population of any city in the United States.

Here's a rough breakdown of the numbers:

• New York City: 2,321,778 Black people (27.7% of the total population)
• Atlanta: 153,181 Black people (30.7% of the total population)

Keep in mind that these numbers are estimates and may have changed slightly since the last census. Additionally, these numbers represent the population of the city proper, not the surrounding metropolitan areas.