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Beloit, WI


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Beloit, Wisconsin

Beloit, Wisconsin, in Rock county, is 12 miles S of Janesville, Wisconsin (center to center) and 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 lived in Beloit.

The People and Families of Beloit

In Beloit, about 46% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Beloit had a median family income of $42,083.

Political Inclinations

Beloit residents donated more money ($9,360) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Beloit Housing

An estimated 62% of living spaces in Beloit are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere.

Commuting

In Beloit, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
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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