Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Black Earth, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,736

Median Agei

41.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.1%1,565

Hispanic/Latino

5.2%90

Two or More

4.7%81

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.1%65

High School Diploma

40.7%520

Some College (<1 yr)

3.8%49

Some College (1+ yr)

10.8%138

Associate's Degree

9.6%123

Bachelor's Degree

21.3%272

Master's Degree

4.5%57

Professional Degree

1.1%14

Doctorate

1.3%16

HS or Higher

98%

BA or Higher

28.1%

Graduate+

6.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$290,800

Median Renti

$875

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

86.4%557

Renter-Occupied

13.6%88

Total Units

686

Homeownership

86.4%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

2.2%12

$100K–$150K

1.3%7

$150K–$200K

19.4%108

$200K–$300K

30.5%170

$300K–$500K

30%167

$500K–$1M

16.7%93

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,625

Mean Household Incomei

$91,699

Per Capita Incomei

$37,406

Poverty Ratei

5.9%

Unemploymenti

3.7%

Labor Forcei

774

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.2%8

$10K–$15K

7%45

$15K–$20K

1.2%8

$20K–$25K

4.8%31

$25K–$30K

3.3%21

$30K–$35K

1.9%12

$35K–$40K

3.3%21

$40K–$45K

2.9%19

$45K–$50K

2.6%17

$50K–$60K

13.3%86

$60K–$75K

7.6%49

$75K–$100K

11.5%74

$100K–$125K

13.3%86

$125K–$150K

7.6%49

$150K–$200K

13.3%86

$200K+

5.1%33

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

201.2%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

726

Avg. Commutei

24.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

745

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

92(6.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99.1%Insured

0.9%Uninsured