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Black Earth

Wisconsin · 1,248 residents · 0.844 sq mi
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Black Earth has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $32,269. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $62,200. Poverty is rare here, at 1.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,248
−5%vs 2000
vs 1,320 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,479 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 1,564 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.3
−11%vs 2000
vs 37.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Black Earth
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,269
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $51,548 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,938
−39%vs 2000
vs $21,363 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.5%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$62,200
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $127,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$370
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $539 in 2000
US average: $450
70.0%
−6.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.8% in 2000
30.0% rent
1.9
−22%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(1,244)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.8%(22)
2
−65%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.3%
−9.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.1%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.2%
−6.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.4 min
+51%vs 2000
vs 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Black Earth, Wisconsin?

Black Earth, Wisconsin has about 1,248 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Black Earth, Wisconsin earns about $32,269 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 $62,200, and the typical rent is about $370 a month.

How educated are people in Black Earth, Wisconsin?

About 12.3% 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 1.5% of people in Black Earth, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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