Beloit is a city located in Rock County Wisconsin. Beloit has a 2024 population of 36,230. Beloit is currently declining at a rate of -0.31% annually and its population has decreased by -1.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 36,677 in 2020.
The average household income in Beloit is $76,165 with a poverty rate of 16.84%. The median age in Beloit is 33.6 years: 31.5 years for males, and 34.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Beloit was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,881 | 62.6% |
| Two or more races | 5,514 | 15.08% |
| Black or African American | 4,971 | 13.6% |
| Other race | 2,521 | 6.9% |
| Asian | 455 | 1.24% |
| Native American | 195 | 0.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.05% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,567 | 2.58 | 59 | 41 |
| Non Family | 5,931 | 1.27 | 50.8 | 49.2 |
| Married | 4,822 | 3.51 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
| Female | 2,074 | 3.72 | 42.8 | 57.2 |
| Male | 740 | 3.81 | 48 | 52 |
3.45
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
59.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,872 | 8.28% |
| Associates Degree | 2,361 | 10.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,936 | 12.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,127 | 4.99% |
| High School Graduate | 8,233 | 36.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,088 | 4.81% |
| Some College | 4,987 | 22.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,022 | 13,729 | 3,164 |
| Hispanic | 3,550 | 2,518 | 452 |
| Black | 3,099 | 2,630 | 235 |
| 2+ Races | 2,230 | 1,620 | 397 |
| Other Race | 1,012 | 588 | 60 |
| Asian | 300 | 234 | 106 |
| Native American | 101 | 51 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.39%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 35.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,152 | $62,321 | $49,433 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,484 | $79,375 | $62,240 |
| High School Graduate | $40,267 | $43,838 | $35,758 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,250 | $36,856 | $31,014 |
| Overall | $41,997 | $47,723 | $37,226 |
| Some College | $40,813 | $49,039 | $35,189 |
$41,997
Average Earnings
$47,723
Average Male
$37,226
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.87% of Beloit residents speak only English, while 18.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,002 | 2,752 | 13.76% |
| Hispanic | 7,831 | 1,508 | 19.26% |
| Black | 4,840 | 999 | 20.64% |
| Multiple | 5,386 | 813 | 15.09% |
| Other | 2,480 | 533 | 21.49% |
| Asian | 345 | 49 | 14.2% |
| Native | 195 | 15 | 7.69% |
16.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.48%
Male Poverty Rate
15.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Beloit is Other, with 21.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Beloit is Native, with 7.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23% |
| High School | 17.4% |
| Some College | 11.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 48.03% |
| Female Unemployed | 19.5% |
| Male Employed | 6.88% |
| Female Employed | 6.68% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,681 | $81,569 |
| Households | $59,975 | $76,165 |
| Married Families | $85,592 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,606 | $63,243 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.8%
Male Marriage Rate
34.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,457
Number of Veterans
1,388
Male Veterans
69
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 581 |
| Second Gulf War | 232 |
| First Gulf War | 128 |
| Korea | 34 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 457 |
| 55 to 64 | 333 |
| 75+ | 328 |
| 18 to 34 | 173 |
| 35 to 54 | 166 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,284 | 6.89% |
| Black | 126 | 3.68% |
| Hispanic | 80 | 1.63% |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 1.52% |
| Native American | 3 | 2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65%
Labor Force Participation
60.7%
Employment Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
60.63%
Born in Beloit
89.38%
Native Born
10.62%
Foreign Born
6.96%
Non Citizen
3.66%
Naturalized
89.38% of Beloit residents were born in the United States, with 60.63% having been born in Wisconsin. 6.96% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 35,672 | -111 | -0.31% |
| 2028 | 35,783 | -112 | -0.31% |
| 2027 | 35,895 | -112 | -0.31% |
| 2026 | 36,007 | -111 | -0.31% |
| 2025 | 36,118 | -112 | -0.31% |
| 2024 | 36,230 | -112 | -0.31% |
| 2023 | 36,342 | -65 | -0.18% |
| 2022 | 36,407 | -209 | -0.57% |
| 2021 | 36,616 | -61 | -0.17% |
| 2020 | 36,677 | -208 | -0.56% |
| 2019 | 36,885 | -82 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 36,967 | 105 | 0.28% |
| 2017 | 36,862 | 160 | 0.44% |
| 2016 | 36,702 | -80 | -0.22% |
| 2015 | 36,782 | -29 | -0.08% |
| 2014 | 36,811 | 26 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 36,785 | -26 | -0.07% |
| 2012 | 36,811 | -42 | -0.11% |
| 2011 | 36,853 | -129 | -0.35% |
| 2010 | 36,982 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 35,775 | 202 | 0.57% |
| 1990 | 35,573 | 366 | 1.04% |
| 1980 | 35,207 | -522 | -1.46% |
| 1970 | 35,729 | 2,883 | 8.78% |
| 1960 | 32,846 | 3,256 | 11% |
| 1950 | 29,590 | 4,225 | 16.66% |
| 1940 | 25,365 | 1,754 | 7.43% |
| 1930 | 23,611 | 2,327 | 10.93% |
| 1920 | 21,284 | 6,159 | 40.72% |
| 1910 | 15,125 | 4,689 | 44.93% |
| 1900 | 10,436 | 4,121 | 65.26% |
| 1890 | 6,315 | 1,525 | 31.84% |
| 1880 | 4,790 | 394 | 8.96% |
| 1870 | 4,396 | 298 | 7.27% |
| 1860 | 4,098 | -31,574 | -88.51% |