Demographics & People — South Beloit, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,930 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~8,000 |
| Median Age | 36.0 |
| Total Households | 3,130 |
| Family Households | 1,805 |
| Average Household Size | 2.51 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2818 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,372 |
| Black or African American | 277 |
| Asian | 97 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 847 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 2,149 |
| Other groups | 1,856 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,562 |
| English | 1,071 |
| Irish | 907 |
| Swedish | 614 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 597 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 489 |
| Italian | 437 |
| Norwegian | 384 |
Language
| English Only | 6,534 |
| Spanish | 655 |
| Population 5+ | 7,308 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 300 |
| Population 18+ | 5,827 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for South Beloit, Illinois.