What fraction of Wilmington population was African American in 1898?

In 1898, approximately 50% of Wilmington's population was African American. This demographic represented a significant portion of the city's residents during that time, reflecting the broader social and racial dynamics in the Southern United States post-Civil War. However, following the violent events of the Wilmington coup in 1898, there was a drastic reduction in African American political and social power in the city.