South Haven charter township is located in Van Buren County Michigan. South Haven charter township has a 2024 population of 4,149. South Haven charter township is currently growing at a rate of 0.97% annually and its population has increased by 2.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,049 in 2020.
The average household income in South Haven charter township is $68,102 with a poverty rate of 25.24%. The median age in South Haven charter township is 51.7 years: 49.1 years for males, and 54 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Haven charter township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,934 | 72.53% |
| Two or more races | 440 | 10.88% |
| Black or African American | 323 | 7.99% |
| Other race | 302 | 7.47% |
| Asian | 46 | 1.14% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,737 | 2.33 | 72 | 28 |
| Non Family | 820 | 1.2 | 62.6 | 37.4 |
| Married | 727 | 3.48 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Female | 149 | 2.77 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
| Male | 41 | 2.76 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
72.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 323 | 10.82% |
| Associates Degree | 346 | 11.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 256 | 8.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 215 | 7.21% |
| High School Graduate | 996 | 33.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 171 | 5.73% |
| Some College | 677 | 22.69% |
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 | 2,127 | 1,871 | 427 |
| Hispanic | 345 | 224 | 10 |
| Black | 323 | 264 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 312 | 231 | 14 |
| Other Race | 79 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 33 | 33 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 39.39%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,625 | $78,194 | $42,917 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,083 | $86,389 | $97,946 |
| High School Graduate | $42,145 | $49,904 | $24,107 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,110 | $46,689 | $28,155 |
| Some College | $34,683 | $42,045 | $29,702 |
$41,110
Average Earnings
$46,689
Average Male
$28,155
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.46% of South Haven charter township residents speak only English, while 15.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,738 | 482 | 17.6% |
| Hispanic | 711 | 386 | 54.29% |
| Other | 302 | 302 | 100% |
| Black | 323 | 130 | 40.25% |
| Multiple | 440 | 21 | 4.77% |
| Asian | 46 | 1 | 2.17% |
25.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.2%
Male Poverty Rate
23.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Haven charter township is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Haven charter township is Asian, with 2.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.66% |
| High School | 24.6% |
| Some College | 15.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 15.69% |
| Female Employed | 12.93% |
| Male Unemployed | 10% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,445 | $92,611 |
| Households | $48,393 | $68,102 |
| Married Families | $102,784 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,796 | $40,096 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.2%
Male Marriage Rate
41.9%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
178
Number of Veterans
143
Male Veterans
35
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 86 |
| Second Gulf War | 51 |
| First Gulf War | 31 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 61 |
| 35 to 54 | 49 |
| 75+ | 40 |
| 18 to 34 | 28 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 173 | 7.11% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 2.26% |
| Black | 5 | 1.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.6%
Labor Force Participation
49.7%
Employment Rate
1.7%
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
69.67%
Born in South Haven charter township
88.18%
Native Born
11.82%
Foreign Born
6.3%
Non Citizen
5.51%
Naturalized
88.18% of South Haven charter township residents were born in the United States, with 69.67% having been born in Michigan. 6.3% 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 | 4,349 | 40 | 0.93% |
| 2028 | 4,309 | 40 | 0.94% |
| 2027 | 4,269 | 40 | 0.95% |
| 2026 | 4,229 | 40 | 0.95% |
| 2025 | 4,189 | 40 | 0.96% |
| 2024 | 4,149 | 40 | 0.97% |
| 2023 | 4,109 | 40 | 0.98% |
| 2022 | 4,069 | 3 | 0.07% |
| 2021 | 4,066 | 17 | 0.42% |
| 2020 | 4,049 | 51 | 1.28% |
| 2019 | 3,998 | 38 | 0.96% |
| 2018 | 3,960 | 19 | 0.48% |
| 2017 | 3,941 | 19 | 0.48% |
| 2016 | 3,922 | 10 | 0.26% |
| 2015 | 3,912 | -9 | -0.23% |
| 2014 | 3,921 | -4 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 3,925 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2012 | 3,924 | -25 | -0.63% |
| 2011 | 3,949 | -14 | -0.35% |
| 2010 | 3,963 | 0 | 0% |