Black Earth village, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Black Earth village is a small community located in Wisconsin, within Dane County. The total population is 1,724. It ranks as the 293rd most populous out of 807 cities and towns in Wisconsin.

Age Demographics

The median age in Black Earth village is 45.2 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Black Earth village is $72,667. This is 4% lower than the state median of $75,670. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% lower. The poverty rate stands at 7.7%. This is 27% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $268,500. Housing costs are 9% higher than the state median of $247,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 89.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Black Earth village has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.2%.

Education

30.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 32.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Black Earth village, Wisconsin is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Wisconsin state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 807 Census-designated places in Wisconsin. For official data, visit data.census.gov.