100% Black, 100% American: Inside the Towns That Remain Entirely Black – The Washington Informer

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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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Stacy M. Brown is a senior writer for The Washington Informer and the senior national correspondent for the Black Press of America. Stacy has more than 25 years of journalism experience and has authored… More by Stacy M. Brown
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