Black Earth
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

Black Earth is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, with 1,493 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 837 ft (255 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mazomanie, 3.6 miles NW.
- 1,493residents (2020 Census)
- 837 ftelevation · 255 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.2 km²
- 1,768 / sq mipopulation density
- 53515ZIP code
About Black Earth
Black Earth is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,493 at the 2020 census. The village is located within the Town of Black Earth. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Black Earth
- Median household income
- $75,625
- Median home value
- $290,800
- Median rent
- $875/mo
- Median age
- 41.7
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Black Earth had 1,493 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,493 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,768 per sq mi (683 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Black Earth at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Dane County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 1,493 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.84 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.1346° N, 89.7474° W |
| ZIP code | 53515 |
| Official website | blackearthwisconsin.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5507800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Black Earth
- Mazomanie3.6 mi NW
- Cross Plains5.6 mi E
- Arena8.3 mi W
- Mount Horeb8.9 mi S
- Blue Mounds9.0 mi SW
- Sauk City9.6 mi N
- Prairie du Sac11.0 mi N
- Barneveld11.4 mi SW
- Middleton12.3 mi E
- Verona14.4 mi SE
- Dane14.7 mi NE
- Ridgeway15.5 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Black Earth
What county is Black Earth in?
Black Earth is in Dane County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Black Earth, WI?
1,493 people lived in Black Earth at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Black Earth, WI?
The ZIP code of Black Earth is 53515.
What is the elevation of Black Earth?
837 feet (255 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Black Earth?
Mazomanie (3.6 mi), Cross Plains (5.6 mi), Arena (8.3 mi), Mount Horeb (8.9 mi), Blue Mounds (9.0 mi).
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