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Beloit, Wisconsin

Introduction to Beloit, Wisconsin

Beloit, Wisconsin, in Rock county, is located 12 miles S of Janesville, Wisconsin (center to center) and is 67 miles SW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is included in the Janesville - Beloit metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 35,775 people resided in Beloit.

Beloit History

The Winnebago Indians were the original inhabitants of Beloit. At that time, the area was known as the Village of Ke-chunk-nee-shun-nuk-ra. The first white settler of the area was a French trapper called Joseph Thiebault who arrived in the 1820s. The present name of the city was derived from a French term “Balotte” meaning handsome ground. The city was established in 1836. The Beloit College was founded in the city in 1846. It was originally incorporated on February 24, 1846 as a village. Later on March 31, 1856, it was recognized as a city. A Council - Manager form of government was adopted in 1929.

Beloit and nearby Attractions

  • Beloit Plaza Shopping Center
  • Logan Museum
  • Beloit Historical Society Museum
  • RiverWalk
  • Hanchett - Bartlett Homestea
  • Big Hill Park

Things To Do In Beloit

While staying in Beloit the history buffs should visit the Angel Museum, Beckman Mill, Hanchett - Bartlett Homestead, Beloit College, and Logan Museum of Anthropology. The Beloit Historical Society Museum provides absorbing insights into the history of this area. The Turtle Creek Park, Riverside Park, Vernon Avenue Park, White Park, Telfer Park, and Hickley Field Park are some of the local parks. The Beloit Plaza Shopping Center is a popular shopping destination. Local festivals include Heritage Days, Riverfest, and International Film Festival.

Beloit Transportation

Air transport facilities are available at Dane County Regional Airport - Truax Field.

Beloit Higher Education

Beloit College is the local higher education institution. Others in the neighborhood include Rock Valley College, Kishwaukee College, and University of Wisconsin - Whitewater.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyBeloit Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 13%Beloit Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Beloit, WI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity810
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Female Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens64
Male Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men43
Age of the Population31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size68
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty52
People in Middle Class or Better42
Median Family Income33
College Educated Adults24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times86
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use49
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents84
People Living Alone65
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Housing Recently Built22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

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Historic Beloit

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Beloit (approach from the north) c1898.

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Beloit (approach from the north) c1898.

Beloit (Rock River above the bridge) 1898

Beloit (fishing in Rock River below city) c1898.

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