How long is the commute from Black Earth, WI?
Workers who live in Black Earth, WI take an average of 24.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.2% of workers walk to work.
20.1% work from home.
7.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.3 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 20.1%
- Households without a car
- 7.3%
How people in Black Earth get to work
| Means of transportation | Black Earth | Dane County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.2% (±7.2 points) | 63.8% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.1% (±2.7 points) | 5.6% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 2.9% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.2% (±1.8 points) | 4.9% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.1% (±6.4 points) | 20.0% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Black Earth, the average commute is higher than in Dane County (20.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Black Earth, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Dane County (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Dane County, Black Earth ranks 23 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1032 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Black Earth
| Vehicles available | Black Earth | Dane County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.3% (±9.7 points) | 8.2% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.9% (±6.5 points) | 37.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.2% (±9.7 points) | 39.2% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.6% (±5.2 points) | 14.7% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Black Earth, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Dane County (8.2%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (6.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Black Earth
| Black Earth | Dane County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.1% (±6.4 points) | 20.0% (±0.7 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.7% (±9.6 points) | 97.4% (±0.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.1% (±9.3 points) | 92.9% (±0.5 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Black Earth, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Dane County (92.9%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (90.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Black Earth
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Earth | — | 24.3 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| Town of Black Earth | 3.0 mi | 25.6 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Mazomanie | 3.6 mi | 24.7 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Vermont | 4.1 mi | 28.1 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Mazomanie | 4.7 mi | 23.0 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Berry | 4.7 mi | 22.7 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Cross Plains | 5.2 mi | 22.9 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Cross Plains | 5.7 mi | 22.9 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Arena | 8.3 mi | 32.2 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Arena, WI (32.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Dane County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Cottage Grove | 24.8 minutes (±2.3) |
| 18 | Mazomanie | 24.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 19 | Mount Horeb | 24.6 minutes (±5.1) |
| 20 (tie) | Belleville | 24.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 20 (tie) | Town of Montrose | 24.5 minutes (±3.4) |
| 22 | Marshall | 24.4 minutes (±2.5) |
| 23 | Black Earth | 24.3 minutes (±3.1) |
| 24 | Town of Blue Mounds | 24.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 25 | Deerfield | 24.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 26 | Town of Deerfield (Dane County) | 23.4 minutes (±2.4) |
| 27 (tie) | Oregon | 23.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 27 (tie) | Town of Pleasant Springs | 23.3 minutes (±2.9) |
| 29 (tie) | Town of Mazomanie | 23.0 minutes (±2.5) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Dane County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Black Earth
How long is the average commute in Black Earth?
Workers who live in Black Earth, WI take an average of 24.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Black Earth without a car?
7.3% of households in Black Earth have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Black Earth?
20.1% (±6.4 points) of workers who live in Black Earth worked from home, and 85.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Black Earth village, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Black Earth village, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Black Earth village, Wisconsin
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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