In 1873, an iron bridge was built across the river, costing $10,000, equivalent to $254,333 in 2023.

[5] The town site of Beloit was first settled by A.A. Bell in 1868 with the idea of improving the water power and for some time was known as Willow Springs.

[9] The town of Beloit was platted March 26, 1872, and the original description as found in the recorder's office covers all of Section 9, and the south half of the southeast quarter and south half of the southwest quarter of Section 4, Town 7 and Range 7 west.

Morrill, Edward Valentine, W.C. Ingram, Daniel Kepler and Vinton Whitehurst.

The town grew very rapidly, and in July 1872, was incorporated as a city of the third class.

[11] The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

[12] The 2020 United States census counted 3,404 people, 1,471 households, and 855 families in Beloit.

38.1% of households consisted of individuals and 16.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[20] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 19.8% of the population.

35.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[28] The Beloit Governing Body meets in business session at 7:00 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.

Meetings take place in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building.

[28] Beloit lies within Kansas's 1st congressional district, currently represented by Roger Marshall (politician).

For the purpose of representation in the Kansas Legislature, the city is located in the 36th Senate District, currently represented by Elaine Bowers, and the 107th House District, currently represented by Susan Concannon.

This high school participates in the 3A division for extracurricular activities.

This high school participates in the 1A, Division II category for extracurricular activities.