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Black Earth

County:
Dane County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.844
State:
Wisconsin

Black Earth is a village located in Dane County, Wisconsin. Black Earth has a 2026 population of 1,519. Black Earth is currently growing at a rate of 0.26% annually and its population has increased by 1.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,494 in 2020.

The median household income in Black Earth is $75,625 with a poverty rate of 6.06%. The median age in Black Earth is 41.7 years: 41.4 years for males, and 43.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 111.4 males.

1.5K
Total Population
1,799
Density (mi²)
4 0.26%
Growth

Black Earth Population

Black Earth Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,51940.26%
20251,51540.26%
20241,51120.13%
20231,50900%
20221,509-6-0.4%
20211,515211.41%
20201,49410.07%
20191,419130.92%
20181,40640.29%
20171,402-9-0.64%
20161,411130.93%
20151,398110.79%
20141,38770.51%
20131,380161.17%
20121,364100.74%
20111,354161.2%
20101,34020.15%

Median Age

Overall: 41.7 years
Female: 43.1 years
Male: 41.4 years

Black Earth Adults

There are 1,328 adults, (560 of whom are seniors) in Black Earth.

Sex Ratio

Female: 821 (47.3%)
Male: 915 (52.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Black Earth includes 92.74% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,61092.74%
Two or more races1015.82%
Other race221.27%
Asian30.17%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White452.59%
Other race221.27%
Two or more races201.15%
Asian30.17%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,56590.15%
Two or more races814.67%

Black Earth Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Black Earth 's average per capita income is $57,632. Household income levels show a median of $75,625. The poverty rate stands at 6.06%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$116,250-
Families$102,679$112,705
Households$75,625$91,699
Non Families$39,265$50,335

$57,632

Average Income

$75,625

Median Household Income

6.06%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)