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Black Earth

Wisconsin · 1,523 residents (2025 est.) · 0.844 sq mi
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Black Earth has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,625. Population has grown 32% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $290,800. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,736
+32%since 2000
from 1,320 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,057 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 1,564 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
+11%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,523 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Black Earth
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,625
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,548 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,406
+75%since 2000
from $21,363 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.9%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
+11%since 2010
from 0.347 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$290,800
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$875
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $539 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
13.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.7%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+56%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(1,271)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(16)
Asian0.7%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(68)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(1,565)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(90)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(81)
Diversity Score22.8%(396)
Diversity Score
23
+345%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+51%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.1%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−16.2 ptssince 2011
from 73.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.2%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−45.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2012
from 10.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−92.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2017
from 78.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black Earth, Wisconsin?

Black Earth, Wisconsin has about 1,736 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Black Earth, Wisconsin earns about $75,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Black Earth, Wisconsin expensive?

In Black Earth, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $290,800, and the typical rent is about $875 a month.

How educated are people in Black Earth, Wisconsin?

About 28.1% of adults age 25 and over in Black Earth, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Black Earth, Wisconsin?

About 6.1% of people in Black Earth, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Black Earth, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Black Earth, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 488 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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