Beloit (town), Wisconsin facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Town of Beloit, Wisconsin
Town
Beloit Town Hall and fire station
Location of the Town of Beloit in Rock County and the state of Wisconsin.
Country	United States
State	Wisconsin
County	Rock
Area
• Total	27.0 sq mi (70.0 km2)
• Land	26.3 sq mi (68.2 km2)
• Water	0.7 sq mi (1.8 km2)
Elevation	846 ft (258 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	7,721
• Density	267.4/sq mi (103.2/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)	608
FIPS code	55-06525
GNIS feature ID	1582792

The Town of Beloit is a community located in Rock County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 7,721 people lived here. The City of Beloit is right next to the Town of Beloit.

Some smaller communities like Belcrest, Crestview, and Victory Heights are also part of the town. Every September, the town hosts a fun event called Festival on the Rock at Preservation Park.

Geography and Land

The Town of Beloit covers a total area of about 27 square miles (70 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 26.3 square miles (68.2 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.7 square miles (1.8 square kilometers), is water.

People of Beloit

In 2000, there were 7,038 people living in the town. This means there were about 267 people for every square mile.

Many different families live in the Town of Beloit. About 29% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households, around 60.5%, were married couples.

The people living in the town come from various age groups. About 23.3% of the population was under 18 years old. Around 16.8% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 42 years.

Education

Students in the Town of Beloit can attend F. J. Turner High School, which is located right in the town.

Transportation

A small part of the eastern side of the town is served by Beloit Transit. This helps people get around using public transportation.