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Beloit

Wisconsin · 36,657 residents · 17.339 sq mi
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Beloit has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,989. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $96,400. Households here earn about 26% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
36,657
+2%since 2000
from 35,775 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,114 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2,063 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+8%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K36K36K37K37K1990201020202024Beloit
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,989
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,414 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,618
+40%since 2000
from $16,912 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.6%
US avg: 10%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,400
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $509 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
44.2% 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-Hispanic71.9%(25,732)
Black15.2%(5,428)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(3,257)
Asian1.1%(410)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.6%(18,823)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.3%(20,638)
Black14.1%(5,169)
Hispanic / Latino21.3%(7,812)
Asian1.6%(587)
Other6.1%(2,224)
Diversity Score76.1%(27,903)
Diversity Score
76
+45%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+61%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beloit, Wisconsin?

Beloit, Wisconsin has about 36,657 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beloit, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Beloit, Wisconsin earns about $46,989 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beloit, Wisconsin expensive?

In Beloit, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $96,400, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Beloit, Wisconsin?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Beloit, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beloit, Wisconsin?

About 19.5% of people in Beloit, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beloit, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Beloit, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,084 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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