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Beloit

Kansas · 3,404 residents · 3.917 sq mi
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Beloit has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,196. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 615 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $95,000. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% 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
3,404
−15%since 2000
from 4,019 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
869 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,026 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+13%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Beloit
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,196
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,227 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,981
+47%since 2000
from $17,713 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$581
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
31.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+11%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(3,173)
Black0.4%(15)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(111)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other1.2%(42)
Diversity Score12.6%(430)
Diversity Score
13
+136%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.2 min
−19%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 1.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−87.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beloit, Kansas?

Beloit, Kansas has about 3,404 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beloit, Kansas?

The typical household in Beloit, Kansas earns about $46,196 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 $95,000, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in Beloit, Kansas?

About 26.4% 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 17.2% 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 662 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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