South Haven Population

1860–2026

4,014

2026 projection

1.3% since 2020 (increase)

01K2K3K4K5K6K7K186018801900192019401960198020002020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for South Haven. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20264,014+120.30%
20254,002-60.15%
20244,008+80.20%
20234,000+190.48%
20223,981+10.03%
20213,980+160.40%
20203,964-360.90%
20194,000-431.06%
20184,043-471.15%
20174,090-441.06%

Showing 10 of 32 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

South Haven is growing faster than Van Buren County and Michigan, and slower than the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • South Haven+1.1%
  • Van Buren County+0.7%
  • Michigan+0.6%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

South Haven Demographics

61.7median age

Median age

Female61.2 yrs
Male63.4 yrs

Adults

3,477
1,672 seniors (65+) · 48% of adults1,805 other adults

Sex

Female 54.1% · 2,164Male 45.9% · 1,834

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 40 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

South Haven Income

$68,239median household income

Median household income

$68,239

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$44,813

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

15.8%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

South Haven Marital Status

57% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married57%61%53%
Never married21%24%18%
Divorced13%9%16%
Widowed9%6%12%
Separated<1%<1%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201