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Beloit

Kansas · 3,835 residents · 3.917 sq mi
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Beloit has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,414. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $78,400. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,835
−5%since 2000
from 4,019 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
979 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,026 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.8
+8%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,414
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,227 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,838
+35%since 2000
from $17,713 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$466
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.9%
−34.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
34.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−9%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(3,876)
Black0.7%(30)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(43)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(215)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(3,737)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1%(38)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other1%(38)
Diversity Score5.9%(227)
Diversity Score
6
+11%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.8 min
−22%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.5%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beloit, Kansas?

Beloit, Kansas has about 3,835 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beloit, Kansas?

The typical household in Beloit, Kansas earns about $46,414 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beloit, Kansas expensive?

In Beloit, Kansas, the median home is worth about $78,400, and the typical rent is about $466 a month.

How educated are people in Beloit, Kansas?

About 24.0% of adults age 25 and over in Beloit, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beloit, Kansas?

About 6.6% of people in Beloit, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beloit, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Beloit, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 231 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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