Black Earth

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

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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.

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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Median household income
$75,625
Median home value
$290,800
Median rent
$875/mo
Median age
41.7
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Black Earth, WI population

Black Earth had 1,493 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,493
Density1,768 per sq mi (683 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Black Earth at a glance

StateWisconsin (WI)
CountyDane County
TypeVillage
Population1,493 (2020)
Land area0.84 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²)
Elevation837 ft (255 m)
Coordinates43.1346° N, 89.7474° W
ZIP code53515
Official websiteblackearthwisconsin.com
Census code (GEOID)5507800

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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