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Black Earth

Wisconsin · 1,338 residents · 0.844 sq mi
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Black Earth is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,306. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $173,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,338
+1%since 2000
from 1,320 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,585 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,564 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+11%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Black Earth
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,306
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,548 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,675
+34%since 2000
from $21,363 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$668
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $539 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.6%
−24.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
25.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+21%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(1,282)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(17)
Asian1.4%(19)
Other0.2%(3)
Diversity Score7.8%(104)
Diversity Score
8
+52%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+76%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.6%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black Earth, Wisconsin?

Black Earth, Wisconsin has about 1,338 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Black Earth, Wisconsin earns about $58,306 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 $173,500, and the typical rent is about $668 a month.

How educated are people in Black Earth, Wisconsin?

About 26.9% 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 3.3% 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 90 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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