Population 47,517 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Beloit
Household size in Beloit
| Period | Beloit | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.50 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.49 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.61 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
At 2.61 people per household, Beloit sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in Wisconsin as a whole, where it has 2.40 people. Household size has climbed from 2.50 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only 19 of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Beloit
| Period | Beloit | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.6 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.3 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.7 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.6 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Beloit is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.6, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.6, mirroring the country. Only 14 of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Beloit
| Period | Beloit | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.6% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.0% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Beloit: 14.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people, only three have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Beloit
Renters in Beloit
| Period | Beloit | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.9% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.0% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 34.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Beloit is about as common as it is nationally: 34.6% of households rent, against 34.8%. Nearly four in ten owners (38.3%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the north. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Beloit
| Period | Beloit | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Beloit: 6.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.0 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Beloit
| Period | Beloit | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +6 |
Beloit is a place of older homes: half were built before 1960, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the southwest. Of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people, only nine have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Beloit
| Period | Beloit | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $717 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $750 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $822 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,047 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$330 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in Beloit pays $1,047 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $330 a month since 2006–10, up 46%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.1% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Beloit
Bachelor's degrees in Beloit
| Period | Beloit | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.7% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.4% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Beloit: 19.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people, only 15 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Beloit
| Period | Beloit | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.8% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.5% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.8% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Beloit have finished high school as nationally: 87.8%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Wisconsin as a whole (93.3%). The share with a diploma is up 6.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Beloit
| Period | Beloit | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.7%, unemployment in Beloit is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Wisconsin as a whole (3.3%). Unemployment has fallen 6.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Beloit compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beloit | 2.61 | 37.6 | 14.7% | 34.6% | 6.8% | 1960 | $1,047 | 19.4% | 87.8% | 5.7% |
| South Beloit | 2.36 | 41.2 | 8.4% | 29.2% | 6.9% | 1985 | $1,202 | 28.3% | 95.0% | 4.4% |
| Christilla Heights | 2.47 | 44.8 | 4.8% | 16.5% | 8.7% | 1968 | $852 | 26.3% | 98.0% | 7.5% |
| Garden Village | 2.53 | 39.9 | 14.3% | 28.3% | 2.5% | 1981 | $947 | 30.1% | 95.4% | 6.5% |
| Shopiere | 2.56 | 50.3 | 9.8% | 9.8% | 5.3% | 1971 | $1,096 | 23.1% | 94.6% | 6.1% |
| Rockton | 2.71 | 41.6 | 8.0% | 17.8% | 5.4% | 1989 | $1,257 | 36.6% | 96.9% | 3.8% |
| Tiffany | 2.34 | 45.0 | 13.4% | 29.4% | 3.3% | 1978 | $1,186 | 33.9% | 95.5% | 3.4% |
| Afton | 2.55 | 41.6 | 12.9% | 14.2% | 8.6% | 1987 | $929 | 22.2% | 95.7% | 4.2% |
| Roscoe | 2.77 | 39.7 | 13.0% | 17.8% | 4.1% | 1994 | $1,395 | 37.4% | 96.1% | 4.3% |
| Hunter | 2.39 | 48.9 | 4.1% | 14.5% | 7.4% | 1965 | $1,194 | 38.3% | 97.8% | 3.7% |
| Clinton | 2.45 | 42.8 | 11.6% | 24.5% | 4.4% | 1968 | $1,086 | 23.8% | 91.3% | 4.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Beloit. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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