South Haven is a CDP located in Porter County Indiana. South Haven has a 2024 population of 7,563. South Haven is currently growing at a rate of 2.2% annually and its population has increased by 50.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,017 in 2020.
The average household income in South Haven is $93,763 with a poverty rate of 11.91%. The median age in South Haven is 37.8 years: 38.2 years for males, and 37.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Haven was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,173 | 86.01% |
| Two or more races | 437 | 6.09% |
| Black or African American | 302 | 4.21% |
| Other race | 258 | 3.59% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.07% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.03% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,671 | 2.68 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
| Married | 1,372 | 3.15 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Non Family | 736 | 1.31 | 75.1 | 24.9 |
| Female | 336 | 3.22 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| Male | 227 | 3.49 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
74.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 328 | 6.66% |
| Associates Degree | 453 | 9.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 429 | 8.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 174 | 3.53% |
| High School Graduate | 2,291 | 46.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 110 | 2.23% |
| Some College | 1,141 | 23.16% |
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 | 4,124 | 3,739 | 445 |
| Hispanic | 503 | 473 | 142 |
| 2+ Races | 260 | 222 | 79 |
| Black | 209 | 202 | 0 |
| Other Race | 171 | 163 | 24 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,143 | $59,844 | $47,574 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,514 | $76,202 | $67,669 |
| High School Graduate | $41,655 | $56,014 | $34,899 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,215 | $45,547 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,223 | $56,445 | $41,434 |
| Some College | $44,375 | $70,385 | $41,469 |
$46,223
Average Earnings
$56,445
Average Male
$41,434
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.96% of South Haven residents speak only English, while 2.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,926 | 682 | 11.51% |
| Black | 302 | 120 | 39.74% |
| Hispanic | 818 | 53 | 6.48% |
| Multiple | 437 | 41 | 9.38% |
11.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.78%
Male Poverty Rate
13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Haven is Black, with 39.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Haven is Hispanic, with 6.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.18% |
| High School | 12.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.12% |
| Some College | 5.71% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 37.25% |
| Male Unemployed | 16% |
| Female Employed | 7.33% |
| Male Employed | 3.6% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,515 | $84,798 |
| Households | $78,530 | $93,763 |
| Married Families | $92,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,308 | $106,230 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.5%
Male Marriage Rate
47.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
311
Number of Veterans
311
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 108 |
| Second Gulf War | 93 |
| Vietnam | 69 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 96 |
| 75+ | 71 |
| 18 to 34 | 67 |
| 65 to 74 | 40 |
| 55 to 64 | 37 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 283 | 5.75% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 6.95% |
| Other Race | 28 | 15.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
70.91%
Born in South Haven
99%
Native Born
1%
Foreign Born
0.54%
Non Citizen
0.46%
Naturalized
99% of South Haven residents were born in the United States, with 70.91% having been born in Indiana. 0.54% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,563 | 163 | 2.2% |
| 2023 | 7,400 | 163 | 2.25% |
| 2022 | 7,237 | 2,520 | 53.42% |
| 2021 | 4,717 | -300 | -5.98% |
| 2020 | 5,017 | -75 | -1.47% |
| 2019 | 5,092 | -67 | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 5,159 | 95 | 1.88% |
| 2017 | 5,064 | 22 | 0.44% |
| 2016 | 5,042 | -103 | -2% |
| 2015 | 5,145 | -159 | -3% |
| 2014 | 5,304 | 211 | 4.14% |
| 2013 | 5,093 | -321 | -5.93% |
| 2012 | 5,414 | 21 | 0.39% |
| 2011 | 5,393 | 111 | 2.1% |
| 2010 | 5,282 | 0 | 0% |