Black Earth, WI, is a small town located in Dane County with a population of 2,180. It has an average population density of 60 people per square mile compared to the US population density of 93 people per square mile. It is a rural area that offers many year-round outdoor activities and local organizations for its citizens to enjoy.
Some of the local businesses include The Red Rooster Grocery Store, Black Earth Meats, Damuels Hardware Store, and Boone's Garden Center. You can find a variety of outdoor activities in town such as fishing at the Mill Creek Fish Hatchery or birdwatching at Blue Mound State Park. Other organizations like the Black Earth Historical Society or the Friends of Black Earth Public Library are great places to get involved in the community. Finally, there are several sporting events held at Black Earth High School throughout the year such as soccer, tennis and cross country running.
The population in Black Earth (zip 53515) is 2,180. There are 59 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Black Earth (zip 53515) is 48.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Black Earth (zip 53515) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Black Earth (zip 53515)
- 66.1% are married
- 13.5% are divorced
- 31.5% are married with children
- 9.8% have children, but are single
Race in Black Earth (zip 53515)
- 96.6% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander