Beloit, Wisconsin
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Beloit is a city located in Rock County, Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 35,775. Beloit is the location of Beloit College. Beloit is home to a Hormel plant, the world's largest can of chili [1], and the Beloit Snappers baseball club of the Midwest League. The city is located adjacent to the Town of Beloit.
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[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 43.2 km² (16.7 mi²). 42.6 km² (16.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.38% water. Location: 42.52375 N, 89.02010 W
[edit] Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 35,775 people, 13,370 households, and 8,904 families residing in the city. The population density is 840.2/km² (2,176.6/mi²). There are 14,262 housing units at an average density of 335.0 persons/km² (867.7 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 75.57% White, 15.37% African American, 0.38% Native American, 1.16% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 4.62% from other races, and 2.85% from two or more races. 9.10% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 13,370 households out of which 34.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% are married couples living together, 16.6% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 33.4% are non-families. 27.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.57 and the average family size is 3.10.
In the city the population is spread out with 27.7% under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 33 years. For every 100 females there are 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $36,414, and the median income for a family is $42,083. Males have a median income of $32,870 versus $23,925 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,912. 12.5% of the population and 9.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 16.4% are under the age of 18 and 6.3% are 65 or older.
[edit] Businesses/Organizations
- ABC Supply Company
- Fairbanks-Morse
- Patch Products
- Regal Beloit
- Alcoa Wheel Products
- Frito Lay
- Hormel
- Metso
- Staples, Inc. Online Fulfillment Center
[edit] Education
- Beloit College
- Beloit Memorial High School, part of the School District of Beloit.
[edit] Notable people
- Roy Chapman Andrews, colorful naturalist
- Fred Ascani, early aviator
- Franklin Clarke, Dallas Cowboys (1960-1967) and Cleveland Browns (1957-1959)
- Howard Conant, poster artist
- Frederick C. Grant, Episcopal theologian
- Jonathan Harr, journalist and author (A Civil Action)
- Ken Hendricks, founder of ABC Supply, listed on the Forbes 400
- Darius Jones, football player, Parade All-American LB, former Wisconsin Badger
- Jerry Kenney, New York Yankees (1967, 1969-1972) and Cleveland Indians (1973)
- Eugene Lee, stage designer
- Danica Patrick, driver in the Indy Racing League.
- Tiara Purifoy, former American Idol contestant
- Jane Sherman, dancer
- Gilbert M. Smith, botanist
- John D. Wickhem, Wisconsin Supreme Court justice
- Matthias Balogh, Soccer Player
- Megan Roegner, Swimmer
- Bryan Perez, Soccer
- Guillermo Casco, Tennis, Magician.
[edit] Athletic championships
| High School Basketball | 1973, 1969, 1947, 1937, 1934, 1933, 1932 |
| High School Baseball | 1965 |
| High School Hockey | 1999 |
| High School Golf | 1932, 1945 |
| High School Swimming | 1975, 1976, 2005 |
| High School Track & Field | 1949, 1977, 1991 |
| American Legion Baseball | 2000, 1973, 1966, 1961, 1949 |
| American Jr. Legion Baseball | 1998 |
[edit] External links
- Visit Beloit Beloit's Convention and Visitor Center.
- Beloit as an Ecosystem An exploration of the land, water, and society of Beloit, Wisconsin.
- Beloit Daily News Beloit's hometown newspaper--The FIRST Wisconsin daily newspaper on the Web
- Official City Webpage
- Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce
- Beloit Public Library Be sure the check out the Beloit Area link in the top menu bar.
- Beloit Historical Society Articles and images from Beloit's early years.
- Beloit College The oldest continually existing college in the State of Wisconsin. Founded in 1846.
- Beloit Snappers Our very own class A minor league ball club.
- School District of Beloit The School District of Beloit's official homepage.
- Metso Paper Formerly Beloit Iron Works.
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