South Haven, Michigan Population 2024

4,014

South Haven is a city located in Allegan County and Van Buren County Michigan. South Haven has a 2024 population of 4,014. South Haven is currently growing at a rate of 0.32% annually and its population has increased by 1.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,962 in 2020.

The average household income in South Haven is $92,677 with a poverty rate of 20.67%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in South Haven is 61 years, 61.4 years for males, and 59.9 years for females.

South Haven Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Haven was:

  • White: 79.92%
  • Black or African American: 10.93%
  • Two or more races: 7.1%
  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Native American: 0.75%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Other race: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
3.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,175.10/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
1.31% (52)
The current population of South Haven, Michigan is 4,014 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 3,962.

South Haven, Michigan Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White3,19679.92%
Black or African American43710.93%
Two or more races2847.1%
Asian521.3%
Native American300.75%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%
Other race00%

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

South Haven Population by Race

South Haven Population Pyramid 2024

South Haven Median Age

61

Total

61.4

Male

59.9

Female

South Haven Adults

There are 3,347 adults, (1,625 of whom are seniors) in South Haven.

South Haven Age Dependency

132.2

Age Dependency Ratio

94.4

Old Age Dependency Ratio

37.9

Child Dependency Ratio

South Haven Sex Ratio

Female2,15553.89%
Male1,84446.11%

South Haven Population by Age

South Haven Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All1,9431.9969.430.6
Married9992.3389.810.2
Non Family7131.2451.148.9
Female1813.142674
Male501.928218

2.42

Average Family Size

1.99

Average Household Size

69.4%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

South Haven Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

South Haven Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

South Haven Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.

South Haven Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$45,380

Average Earnings

$47,125

Average Male

$40,851

Average Female

South Haven Earnings by Educational Attainment

South Haven Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

South Haven Language

94.73% of South Haven residents speak only English, while 5.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.54% of the population.

South Haven Language

South Haven Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White3,05031210.23%
Black42726161.12%
Multiple28421174.3%
Hispanic22316674.44%
Native301653.33%

20.67%

Overall Poverty Rate

16.73%

Male Poverty Rate

24.01%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in South Haven

The race most likely to be in poverty in South Haven is Hispanic, with 74.44% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in South Haven is White, with 10.23% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.6%.

South Haven Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade54.92%
Some College16.61%
High School15.59%
Bachelors or Greater2.46%

South Haven Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Male Unemployed75%
Female Unemployed31.82%
Female Employed19.8%
Male Employed6.94%

South Haven Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

South Haven Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

South Haven Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

57.5%

Overall Marriage Rate

59.3%

Male Marriage Rate

55.9%

Female Marriage Rate

South Haven Married by Age and Sex

male

female

South Haven Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.

South Haven Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

South Haven Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

162

Number of Veterans

162

Male Veterans

0

Female Veterans

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South Haven Veterans by War

count

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South Haven Veterans by Age

count

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South Haven Veterans by Race

South Haven Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

12.77%

Veteran Poverty Rate

36.17%

Veteran Disability Rate

South Haven Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

47.8%

Labor Force Participation

45.5%

Employment Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

South Haven Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

South Haven Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

South Haven Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

63.69%

Born in South Haven

95.72%

Native Born

4.28%

Foreign Born

2.53%

Non Citizen

1.75%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

95.72% of South Haven residents were born in the United States, with 63.69% having been born in Michigan. 2.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.

South Haven Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
20294,079130.32%
20284,066130.32%
20274,053130.32%
20264,040130.32%
20254,027130.32%
20244,014130.32%
20234,001130.33%
20223,98830.08%
20213,985230.58%
20203,962-377-8.69%
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%
20104,40700%
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%
19004,009-70-1.72%
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South Haven Population by Year