Black Earth, WI Demographics

A map of Black Earth's Population by Race

Black Earth, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 1,736, a large increase from the 1,493 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.1% White, 5.2% Hispanic, 4.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Black Earth, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Black Earth has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wisconsin overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Black Earth, that probability was 13.7% in 2020 and 18.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Black Earth is ranked the 290th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Black Earth was ranked the 321st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Black Earth's White Population

1,565 residents of Black Earth, or 90.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Black Earth is considerably higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Black Earth ranks 270th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Black Earth's White population has grown by an estimated 12.9%. White residents' share of Black Earth's population has decreased from 92.8% to 90.1%.

Black Earth is more White than neighboring Cross Plains (89.6% White), Mount Horeb (87.9% White), and Sauk City (86.2% White). Black Earth is less White than neighboring Mazomanie (91.3% White), and Blue Mounds (95.8% White).

Black Earth's Black Population

0 residents of Black Earth, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Black Earth is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Black Earth ranks 303rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Black Earth's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Black Earth's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Black Earth is less Black than neighboring Mazomanie (0.8% Black), Mount Horeb (0.9% Black), Sauk City (0.5% Black), and Blue Mounds (0.3% Black).

Black Earth's Asian Population

0 residents of Black Earth, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Black Earth is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Black Earth ranks 339th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Black Earth's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Black Earth's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Black Earth is less Asian than neighboring Mazomanie (0.6% Asian), Cross Plains (1% Asian), Mount Horeb (2% Asian), Sauk City (2.4% Asian), and Blue Mounds (0.3% Asian).

Black Earth's Hispanic Population

90 residents of Black Earth, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Black Earth is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Black Earth ranks 593rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Black Earth's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 233.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Black Earth's population has increased from 1.8% to 5.2%.

Black Earth is more Hispanic than neighboring Cross Plains (5.1% Hispanic), Mount Horeb (4.3% Hispanic), and Blue Mounds (0.5% Hispanic). Black Earth is less Hispanic than neighboring Mazomanie (5.7% Hispanic), and Sauk City (6.4% Hispanic).

Black Earth's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Black Earth, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Black Earth is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Black Earth ranks 274th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Black Earth's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Black Earth's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Black Earth is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mazomanie (0.7% Native American/Other), Sauk City (0.9% Native American/Other), and Blue Mounds (0.4% Native American/Other).

Black Earth's Multiracial Population

81 residents of Black Earth, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Black Earth is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Black Earth ranks 377th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Black Earth's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 68.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Black Earth's population has increased from 3.2% to 4.7%.

Black Earth is more Multiracial than neighboring Mazomanie (0.8% Multiracial), Cross Plains (4.3% Multiracial), Sauk City (3.6% Multiracial), and Blue Mounds (2.8% Multiracial). Black Earth is less Multiracial than neighboring Mount Horeb (5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.