What state was made up majority of slaves?

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2026-07-12 22:31

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In the antebellum period, states in the Deep South, particularly South Carolina, had the highest percentage of enslaved people relative to their total population. By the 1860 census, South Carolina had a majority of its population—about 57%—comprised of enslaved individuals. Other states with significant slave populations included Mississippi and Louisiana, but South Carolina stood out for having the highest proportion.

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