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Black Creek

Wisconsin · 1,357 residents · 0.997 sq mi
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Black Creek has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,531. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $138,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,357
+14%since 2000
from 1,192 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,361 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,196 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.1
+4%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Black Creek
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,531
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,946 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,502
+40%since 2000
from $18,226 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.4%
US avg: 10%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$573
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $471 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
27.0% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+22%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,159)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(13)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(35)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(1,250)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(21)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other4.3%(58)
Diversity Score15%(204)
Diversity Score
15
+408%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+73%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.8%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−89.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black Creek, Wisconsin?

Black Creek, Wisconsin has about 1,357 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Black Creek, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Black Creek, Wisconsin earns about $54,531 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Black Creek, Wisconsin expensive?

In Black Creek, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $138,100, and the typical rent is about $573 a month.

How educated are people in Black Creek, Wisconsin?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Black Creek, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Black Creek, Wisconsin?

About 8.0% of people in Black Creek, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Black Creek, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Black Creek, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 205 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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