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South Beloit

Illinois · 7,989 residents · 6.144 sq mi
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South Beloit has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,470. Population has grown 48% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $119,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,989
+48%since 2000
from 5,397 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,300 / sq mi
+48%since 2000
from 878 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+9%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K9K1990201020202024South Beloit
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,470
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,597 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,781
+40%since 2000
from $18,363 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$809
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
28.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−11%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(4,659)
Black3.9%(211)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(366)
Asian0.8%(45)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.9%(1,452)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(6,080)
Black4.3%(340)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(918)
Asian1.7%(136)
Other3.2%(257)
Diversity Score45.5%(3,636)
Diversity Score
46
+69%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+109%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.3%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.0%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Beloit, Illinois?

South Beloit, Illinois has about 7,989 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Beloit, Illinois earns about $59,470 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 $119,600, and the typical rent is about $809 a month.

How educated are people in South Beloit, Illinois?

About 15.8% 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 10.6% 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 3,917 residents, a change of about 96 percent over that period.

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