What do you know about Rock County WISCONSIN, Specifcly Beloit?

Answer 1

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.

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.

Education:

Beloit College
Beloit Memorial High School, part of the School District of Beloit.


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

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
High School Track & Field 1949, 1977, 1991
American Legion Baseball 2000, 1973, 1966, 1961, 1949
American Jr. Legion Baseball 1998

Answer 2

Wisconsin. I stay in GB. have you ever observed how many video clips and television exhibits to boot That 70's practice take reference or are set in Wisconsin? very nearly each time I watch something I hear it. Even in a Lil Wayne music they make a (particularly irrelevant) connection with GB.

Answer 3

You haven't said what it is you want to know about Beloit, so here's their homepage: http://www.ci.beloit.wi.us/. I grew up about 30 miles away from Beloit.

Answer 4

Just across the border from Rockford, IL. Rolling hills, lots of farms, etc.