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Black Earth, WI
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin.
Population
1,736
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,056
ZIP codes
0
Black Earth and its ZIP codes
Black Earth at a glance
- Black Earth is about 19 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $75,625, close to the Wisconsin median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $290,800 (9% above Wisconsin) and median rent is $875 a month.
Local data for Black Earth, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Black Earth, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,625
Poverty rate
6.1%
Median home value
$290,800
Median rent
$875/mo
Homeownership
86.4%
Bachelor's or higher
28.1%
Median age
41.7
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (648), Norwegian Americans (199), Irish Americans (167).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dane County. PPP loans are for Black Earth.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$77,260
361,286 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$81,203
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$51.9B
FY 2026, $92,504 per person
How people get to work
Black Earth, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.2%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home20.1%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Black Earth, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,553
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
713
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 7°F
35.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Black Earth, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Black Earth
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MazomanieVillage | 3.6 mi | 1.8 |
| Cross PlainsVillage | 5.2 mi | 1.9 |
| ArenaVillage | 8.5 mi | 1.2 |
| Blue MoundsVillage | 9 mi | 0.9 |
| Mount HorebVillage | 9 mi | 3.2 |
| Sauk CityVillage | 9.4 mi | 1.6 |
| BarneveldVillage | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| Prairie du SacVillage | 11 mi | 2 |
| MiddletonCity | 12 mi | 9.4 |
| VeronaCity | 14 mi | 8.3 |
| DaneVillage | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| Shorewood HillsVillage | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| RidgewayVillage | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| BluffviewCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| WaunakeeVillage | 16 mi | 7.4 |
| LodiCity | 17 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Black Earth, WI in?
- Black Earth is in Dane County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Black Earth, WI?
- About 1,736 people live in Black Earth, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Black Earth?
- Nearby places include Mazomanie (3.6 mi), Cross Plains (5.2 mi), Arena (8.5 mi), Blue Mounds (9 mi), Mount Horeb (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023