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Beloit, KS


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Beloit, Kansas

Beloit, Kansas, in Mitchell county, is 120 miles SW of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 128 miles N of Wichita, Kansas. As of the year 2000 census, 4,019 people lived in Beloit.

The People and Families of Beloit

In Beloit, about 56% of adults are married.

If you spend a lot of time in Beloit, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Beloit had a median family income of $43,030.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from Beloit.

Beloit Housing

An estimated 70% of living spaces in Beloit are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Beloit, 91% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in the city. You might spend less time in the car if you live in Beloit; people report shorter commutes than most.

Of Note

High Points

Beloit strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

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Short Commute Times
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Comparative Profile of Beloit, KS

Comparing Beloit to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens97
Well-Paid Single Men88
Age of the Population76
Male Share of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Women66
Racial Diversity55
Female Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty76
Median Family Income66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Rents87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Housing Recently Built34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime78
Low Violent Crime66

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