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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Beloit

Illinois · 5,397 residents · 6.144 sq mi
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South Beloit has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,597. Population has grown 33% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $80,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,397
+33%since 1990
from 4,072 in 1990
1990 – 2025
878 / sq mi
+33%since 1990
from 663 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.3
Unchangedsince 1990
from 33.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K6K7K9K1990201020202024South Beloit
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,597
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,331 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,363
+51%since 1990
from $12,191 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.0%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$80,200
+56%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$505
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $381 in 1990
US average: $602
68.8%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 62.5% in 1990
31.2% rent
2.3
+53%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(3,679)
Black5.5%(223)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(231)
Asian0.2%(9)
Diversity Score32.8%(1,334)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(4,659)
Black3.9%(211)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(366)
Asian0.8%(45)
Diversity Score26.9%(1,452)
27
−18%since 1990
from 33 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.4%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.7%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 63.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.4 min
−18%since 1990
from 15.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Beloit, Illinois?

South Beloit, Illinois has about 5,397 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in South Beloit, Illinois?

The typical household in South Beloit, Illinois earns about $35,597 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Beloit, Illinois expensive?

In South Beloit, Illinois, the median home is worth about $80,200, and the typical rent is about $505 a month.

How educated are people in South Beloit, Illinois?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in South Beloit, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Beloit, Illinois?

About 10.0% of people in South Beloit, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Beloit, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, South Beloit, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,325 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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