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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Janesville Metro

Janesville-Beloit, WI · 1 counties · 163,687 residents · 718.167 sq mi
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Janesville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,519. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $156,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
163,687
+7%since 2000
from 152,307 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
228 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 212 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+12%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
137K144K152K159K167K1990201020202024Janesville
2024164K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,519
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,517 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,924
+43%since 2000
from $20,895 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.8%
US avg: 10%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$860
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $543 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
31.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+22%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(135,884)
Black4.6%(6,943)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(5,953)
Asian0.8%(1,180)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.9%(33,343)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(129,796)
Black4.9%(8,060)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(15,800)
Asian1.2%(2,022)
Other3.4%(5,528)
Diversity Score42.3%(69,216)
Segregation Score38.3%(62,612)
Diversity Score
42
+93%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
38
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+71%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.7%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

JanesvilleCENTRAL66,929BeloitCENTRAL36,649
What's inside

1 component county

Rock CountyCENTRAL166,472
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Janesville-Beloit, WI?

Janesville-Beloit, WI has about 163,687 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Janesville-Beloit, WI?

The typical household in Janesville-Beloit, WI earns about $59,519 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Janesville-Beloit, WI expensive?

In Janesville-Beloit, WI, the median home is worth about $156,800, and the typical rent is about $860 a month.

How educated are people in Janesville-Beloit, WI?

About 23.5% of adults age 25 and over in Janesville-Beloit, WI hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Janesville-Beloit, WI?

About 12.2% of people in Janesville-Beloit, WI live below the federal poverty line.

Has Janesville-Beloit, WI grown since 1990?

Yes, Janesville-Beloit, WI has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24,177 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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