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 $68,545 with a poverty rate of 17.3%. The median age in South Haven charter township is 57 years: 55.3 years for males, and 61.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Haven charter township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,359 | 82.51% |
| Two or more races | 555 | 13.63% |
| Black or African American | 106 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 51 | 1.25% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,883 | 2.16 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
| Non Family | 903 | 1.13 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
| Married | 812 | 3.22 | 93.6 | 6.4 |
| Female | 131 | 2.49 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
| Male | 37 | 2.78 | 54.1 | 45.9 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
75.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 270 | 8.51% |
| Associates Degree | 283 | 8.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 408 | 12.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 254 | 8.01% |
| High School Graduate | 1,167 | 36.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 104 | 3.28% |
| Some College | 685 | 21.6% |
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 | 2,544 | 2,262 | 570 |
| 2+ Races | 398 | 330 | 55 |
| Hispanic | 254 | 231 | 14 |
| Black | 105 | 104 | 7 |
| Asian | 36 | 36 | 16 |
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 44.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,346 | $46,964 | $36,719 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,667 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $44,194 | $56,080 | $19,034 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $75,424 | $76,038 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,667 | $60,033 | $20,216 |
| Some College | $34,318 | $68,929 | $0 |
$43,667
Average Earnings
$60,033
Average Male
$20,216
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.69% of South Haven charter township residents speak only English, while 7.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,270 | 552 | 16.88% |
| Black | 106 | 93 | 87.74% |
| Hispanic | 384 | 59 | 15.36% |
| Multiple | 555 | 8 | 1.44% |
17.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.75%
Male Poverty Rate
19.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Haven charter township is Black, with 87.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Haven charter township is Multiple, with 1.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.3% |
| High School | 20.05% |
| Some College | 18.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 9.52% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.69% |
| Male Employed | 2.83% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $105,714 | $99,348 |
| Households | $52,755 | $68,545 |
| Married Families | $109,299 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,406 | $34,674 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.7%
Male Marriage Rate
46.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
283
Number of Veterans
194
Male Veterans
89
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 84 |
| Second Gulf War | 67 |
| First Gulf War | 51 |
| Korea | 27 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 131 |
| 75+ | 76 |
| 35 to 54 | 45 |
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 231 | 8.15% |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 11.31% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 5.51% |
| Black | 7 | 6.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.9%
Labor Force Participation
41.1%
Employment Rate
2%
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
75.71%
Born in South Haven charter township
94.2%
Native Born
5.8%
Foreign Born
1.15%
Non Citizen
4.64%
Naturalized
94.2% of South Haven charter township residents were born in the United States, with 75.71% having been born in Michigan. 1.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
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% |