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Black Earth, Wisconsin, in Dane county, is 18 miles W of Madison, Wisconsin (center to center) and 93 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Part of the surrounding Madison metro area, the village is not an isolated village. Black Earth is home to some 1,320 residents.
In Black Earth, about 60% of adults are married.
In 2000, Black Earth had a median family income of $58,421. More so than most places, the people in Black Earth generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the village with spending money keeps the village vital. Fewer people in Black Earth are poor than in most places in Wisconsin. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the village. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Black Earth.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($750) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Black Earth. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.
According to the 2000 census, 78% of the housing in Black Earth was owner-occupied.
In Black Earth, 90% of commuters drive to work.
Black Earth strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Black Earth to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):
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