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South Haven

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
3.46
State:
Michigan

South Haven is a city located in Van Buren County, Michigan. South Haven has a 2026 population of 4,044. South Haven is currently growing at a rate of 0.35% annually and its population has increased by 2.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,963 in 2020.

The median household income in South Haven is $68,239 with a poverty rate of 15.77%. The median age in South Haven is 61.7 years: 63.4 years for males, and 61.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 84.8 males.

4K
Total Population
1,169
Density (mi²)
14 0.35%
Growth

South Haven Population

South Haven Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,044140.35%
20254,030130.32%
20244,017110.27%
20234,006170.43%
20223,98940.1%
20213,985220.56%
20203,963-1-0.03%
20194,339-7-0.16%
20184,346-10-0.23%
20174,356-7-0.16%
20164,36370.16%
20154,356-10-0.23%
20144,36620.05%
20134,36430.07%
20124,361-33-0.75%
20114,394-13-0.29%
20104,40740.09%
20005,021-542-9.74%
19905,563-380-6.39%
19805,943-528-8.16%
19706,4713225.24%
19606,1495209.24%
19505,62988418.63%
19404,745-59-1.23%
19304,80497525.46%
19203,8292527.05%
19103,577-432-10.78%
19004,00900%

Median Age

Overall: 61.7 years
Female: 61.2 years
Male: 63.4 years

South Haven Adults

There are 3,477 adults, (1,672 of whom are seniors) in South Haven.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,164 (54.1%)
Male: 1,834 (45.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of South Haven includes 80.77% White, 6.98% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,22980.77%
Two or more races3619.03%
Black or African American2796.98%
Other race591.48%
Asian451.13%
Native American250.63%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2065.15%
Other race591.48%
White110.28%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,21880.49%
Black or African American2796.98%
Two or more races1553.88%
Asian451.13%
Native American250.63%

South Haven Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

South Haven 's average per capita income is $44,813. Household income levels show a median of $68,239. The poverty rate stands at 15.77%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$96,452-
Families$88,542$123,625
Households$68,239$95,786
Non Families$35,343$49,270

$44,813

Average Income

$68,239

Median Household Income

15.77%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)