Beloit, Wisconsin

city in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States

Beloit is a city in southern Wisconsin near the Illinois border just north of Rockford, Illinois. The city has two colleges: Blackhawk Technical College and Beloit College.[3]

Beloit, Wisconsin
Downtown Beloit
Downtown Beloit
Flag of Beloit, Wisconsin
Nickname: 
"Gateway To Wisconsin"
Location of Beloit in Rock County, Wisconsin
Location of Beloit in Rock County, Wisconsin
Beloit, Wisconsin is located in the United States
Beloit, Wisconsin
Beloit, Wisconsin
Location in the contiguous United States
Coordinates: 42°30′30″N 89°01′54″W / 42.50833°N 89.03167°W / 42.50833; -89.03167
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyRock
Founded1836
IncorporatedFebruary 24, 1846 (village)
March 31, 1856 (city)
Area
 • City17.66 sq mi (45.73 km2)
 • Land17.33 sq mi (44.89 km2)
 • Water0.33 sq mi (0.84 km2)
Elevation
751 ft (228.9 m)
Population
 • City36,657
 • Density2,115.0/sq mi (816.6/km2)
 • Metro
163,687
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code(s)
53511, 53512
Area code608
FIPS code55-06500
Websitebeloitwi.gov

Beloit is located on the north side of the border between Wisconsin and Illinois.

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References change

  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. "QuickFacts: Beloit city, Wisconsin". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  3. "Beloit Daily News - Local News, City Council candidates face off in forum". Archived from the original on 2019-06-21. Retrieved 2019-06-21.