Beloit, WI

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2021 Population

36,567

0.644% 1-year decline

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

33.5

3.18% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

17.7%

9.04% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$52,097

10.9% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$102,100

5.91% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

16,605

1.33% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Beloit, WI had a population of 36.6k people with a median age of 33.5 and a median household income of $52,097. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Beloit, WI declined from 36,804 to 36,567, a −0.644% decrease and its median household income grew from $46,989 to $52,097, a 10.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Beloit, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (57.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14.1%), Other (Hispanic) (9.73%), White (Hispanic) (6.53%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.57%).

None of the households in Beloit, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.2% of the residents in Beloit, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Beloit, WI are Beloit College (325 degrees awarded in 2021) and First Class Cosmetology School (41 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Beloit, WI was $102,100, and the homeownership rate was 58.4%.

Most people in Beloit, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Beloit, WI was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Beloit, WI is home to a population of 36.6k people, from which 93.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.82% of Beloit, WI residents were born outside of the country (3.59k people).

In 2021, there were 4.06 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (20.9k people) in Beloit, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.15k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.56k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.2%

2021 Citizenship

93.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93.2% of Beloit, WI residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Beloit, WI was 93.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Beloit, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Beloit, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
20.9k ± 865
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.15k ± 510
Other (Hispanic)
3.56k ± 655

21.1%

Hispanic Population

7.72k people

21.1% of the people in Beloit, WI are hispanic (7.72k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Beloit, WI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Wisconsin.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
83,507 ± 7,044 people
India
24,549 ± 3,839 people
China
15,404 ± 3,043 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 83,507 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 24,549 and China with 15,404.

Foreign-Born Population

9.82%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.59k people

9.19%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.38k people

As of 2021, 9.82% of Beloit, WI residents (3.59k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Beloit, WI was 9.19%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Beloit, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
782 ± 205
Gulf War (2001-)
216 ± 88
Gulf War (1990s)
144 ± 95

Beloit, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.62 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Beloit, WI employs 16.6k people. The largest industries in Beloit, WI are Manufacturing (4,383 people), Retail Trade (2,215 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,725 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($70,407), Utilities ($69,565), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,071).

Males in Wisconsin have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,441. The income inequality in Wisconsin (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

16.6k

2021 Value

± 968

1.33%

1 Year growth

± 7.97%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Beloit, WI grew at a rate of 1.33%, from 16.4k employees to 16.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Beloit, WI, are Production Occupations (2,563 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,183 people), and Material Moving Occupations (1,490 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Beloit, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wisconsin (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

16.6k

2021 Value

± 968

1.33%

1 Year growth

± 7.97%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Beloit, WI grew at a rate of 1.33%, from 16.4k employees to 16.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Beloit, WI, are Manufacturing (4,383 people), Retail Trade (2,215 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,725 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Beloit, WI, though some of these residents may live in Beloit, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,620

Median earning men ± $2,531

$30,504

Median earning women ± $1,241

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($76,765), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,750), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,138).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($70,058), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,438), and Wholesale Trade ($40,994).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wisconsin.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $43.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($37.7B) and Machinery ($34.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Wisconsin products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$348B

2020 Value in Wisconsin

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Wisconsin

76.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $348B. This is expected to increase 76.2% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Wisconsin trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$35.8B
Minnesota
$17.7B
Michigan
$15.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $35.8B, followed by Minnesota with $17.7B and Michigan and $15.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Wisconsin shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.17%).

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.17%)
Independent Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.17%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Wisconsin over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Wisconsin

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Beloit, WI awarded 366 degrees. The student population of Beloit, WI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 489 male students and 609 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Beloit, WI are White (201 and 65.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (51 and 16.6%), Black or African American (27 and 8.77%), and Two or More Races (10 and 3.25%).

The largest universities in Beloit, WI by number of degrees awarded are Beloit College (325 and 88.8%) and First Class Cosmetology School (41 and 11.2%).

The most popular majors in Beloit, WI are General Biological Sciences (23 and 6.28%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (22 and 6.01%), and General Psychology (21 and 5.74%).

The median tuition cost in Beloit, WI for private four year colleges is $54,184.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Beloit, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 67.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,098 (44.5% men and 55.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,098 students enrolled in Beloit, WI, 44.5% men and 55.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 543 records, of which 56.4% were women and 43.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
23 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
21 degree-majors awarded
Business & Managerial Economics
20 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Beloit, WI was General Biological Sciences with 23 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Beloit, WI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Beloit College
325 degrees awarded
First Class Cosmetology School
41 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Beloit College with 325 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 120 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Beloit, WI, which is 0.488 times less than the 246 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 201 degrees mean that there were 3.94 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 51 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($54,184) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($496) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,018) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.664% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.589% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.4M), Some college (1.03M), and Bachelors Degree (900k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Beloit, WI was $102,100 in 2021, which is 0.417 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $96,400 to $102,100, a 5.91% increase. The homeownership rate in Beloit, WI is 58.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Beloit, WI have an average commute time of 22.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Beloit, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Beloit, WI is $52,097. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Beloit, WI was Census Tract 22 with a value of $80,000, followed by Census Tract 26.02 and Census Tract 24, with respective values of $79,028 and $74,709.

Housing

Property

$102,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,779

$7,988

Median Property Taxes

±$659

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Beloit, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Beloit, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

58.4%

Homeownership

2021

65.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 58.4% of the housing units in Beloit, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Beloit, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 22
Census Tract 26.02
Census Tract 24

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Beloit, WI was Census Tract 22 with a value of $80,000, followed by Census Tract 26.02 and Census Tract 24, with respective values of $79,028 and $74,709.

The following map shows all of the places in Beloit, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$52,097

Median Household Income

± $3,190

13.7k

Number of Households

± 890

In 2021, the median household income of the 13.7k households in Beloit, WI grew to $52,097 from the previous year's value of $46,989.

The following chart displays the households in Beloit, WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Beloit, WI is from Wisconsin.

0.443

2021 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.445

2020 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2021, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.429% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wisconsin across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.1%)
Carpooled (11.2%)
Worked At Home (2.8%)

In 2021, 80.1% of workers in Beloit, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.2%) and those who worked at home (2.8%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Beloit, WI have a shorter commute time (22.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.59% of the workforce in Beloit, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Beloit, WI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Beloit, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Beloit, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Beloit, WI (6.19k out of 34.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Beloit, WI is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.7% of the population of Beloit, WI has health coverage, with 45.4% on employee plans, 25.1% on Medicaid, 9.28% on Medicare, 9.97% on non-group plans, and 0.913% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Rock County, WI see 2017 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.41% increase from the previous year (1989 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1418 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 502 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,017 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Rock County, WI

Primary care physicians in Rock County, WI see an average of 2,017 patients per year. This represents a 1.41% increase from the previous year (1,989 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Rock County, WI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.2% under 18 years, 24% between 18 and 34 years, 34.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 13% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.3%

Uninsured

45.4%

Employer Coverage

25.1%

Medicaid

9.28%

Medicare

9.97%

Non-Group

0.913%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Beloit, WI declined by 1.41% from 9.43% to 9.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Beloit, WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.