South Haven is a city located in Van Buren County Michigan. South Haven has a 2024 population of 4,013. South Haven is currently growing at a rate of 0.3% annually and its population has increased by 1.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,964 in 2020.
The average household income in South Haven is $92,677 with a poverty rate of 20.67%. The median age in South Haven is 61 years: 61.4 years for males, and 59.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Haven was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,196 | 79.92% |
| Black or African American | 437 | 10.93% |
| Two or more races | 284 | 7.1% |
| Asian | 52 | 1.3% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.75% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,943 | 1.99 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Married | 999 | 2.33 | 89.8 | 10.2 |
| Non Family | 713 | 1.24 | 51.1 | 48.9 |
| Female | 181 | 3.14 | 26 | 74 |
| Male | 50 | 1.92 | 82 | 18 |
2.42
Average Family Size
1.99
Average Household Size
69.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 134 | 4.28% |
| Associates Degree | 251 | 8.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 685 | 21.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 594 | 18.99% |
| High School Graduate | 668 | 21.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 131 | 4.19% |
| Some College | 665 | 21.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,655 | 2,566 | 1,184 |
| Black | 209 | 136 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 169 | 66 | 11 |
| 2+ Races | 160 | 57 | 20 |
| Asian | 52 | 52 | 52 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | 0 |
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%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,868 | $47,078 | $46,053 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,750 | $77,143 | $78,977 |
| High School Graduate | $40,313 | $44,044 | $32,708 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,380 | $47,125 | $40,851 |
| Some College | $38,417 | $41,938 | $33,158 |
$45,380
Average Earnings
$47,125
Average Male
$40,851
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
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.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,050 | 312 | 10.23% |
| Black | 427 | 261 | 61.12% |
| Multiple | 284 | 211 | 74.3% |
| Hispanic | 223 | 166 | 74.44% |
| Native | 30 | 16 | 53.33% |
20.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.73%
Male Poverty Rate
24.01%
Female Poverty Rate
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%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54.92% |
| Some College | 16.61% |
| High School | 15.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.46% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 75% |
| Female Unemployed | 31.82% |
| Female Employed | 19.8% |
| Male Employed | 6.94% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,647 | $118,608 |
| Households | $63,202 | $92,677 |
| Married Families | $98,092 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,107 | $47,149 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.3%
Male Marriage Rate
55.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
162
Number of Veterans
162
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 83 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| World War II | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 98 |
| 65 to 74 | 33 |
| 55 to 64 | 27 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 141 | 5.1% |
| Asian | 21 | 40.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.8%
Labor Force Participation
45.5%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
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.
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
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.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,075 | 13 | 0.32% |
| 2028 | 4,062 | 12 | 0.3% |
| 2027 | 4,050 | 12 | 0.3% |
| 2026 | 4,038 | 13 | 0.32% |
| 2025 | 4,025 | 12 | 0.3% |
| 2024 | 4,013 | 12 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 4,001 | 13 | 0.33% |
| 2022 | 3,988 | 4 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 3,984 | 20 | 0.5% |
| 2020 | 3,964 | -375 | -8.64% |
| 2019 | 4,339 | -7 | -0.16% |
| 2018 | 4,346 | -10 | -0.23% |
| 2017 | 4,356 | -7 | -0.16% |
| 2016 | 4,363 | 7 | 0.16% |
| 2015 | 4,356 | -10 | -0.23% |
| 2014 | 4,366 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2013 | 4,364 | 3 | 0.07% |
| 2012 | 4,361 | -33 | -0.75% |
| 2011 | 4,394 | -13 | -0.29% |
| 2010 | 4,407 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,021 | -542 | -9.74% |
| 1990 | 5,563 | -380 | -6.39% |
| 1980 | 5,943 | -528 | -8.16% |
| 1970 | 6,471 | 322 | 5.24% |
| 1960 | 6,149 | 520 | 9.24% |
| 1950 | 5,629 | 884 | 18.63% |
| 1940 | 4,745 | -59 | -1.23% |
| 1930 | 4,804 | 975 | 25.46% |
| 1920 | 3,829 | 252 | 7.05% |
| 1910 | 3,577 | -432 | -10.78% |
| 1900 | 4,009 | -66 | -1.62% |