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South Haven

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
3.46
State:
Michigan

South Haven is a city located in Van Buren County, Michigan. South Haven has a 2025 population of 4,017 . South Haven is currently growing at a rate of 0.27% annually and its population has increased by 1.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,963 in 2020.

The median household income in South Haven is $64,338 with a poverty rate of 20.45%. The median age in South Haven is 59.5 years: 61.1 years for males, and 58.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 88.7 males.

4K
Total Population
1,161
Density (mi²)
11 0.27%
Growth

South Haven Population

South Haven Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of South Haven includes 78.59% White, 10.24% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (78.59%)

Black or African American (10.24%)

Two or more races (9.24%)

Asian (1.28%)

Native American (0.65%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White3,13978.59%
Black or African American40910.24%
Two or more races3699.24%
Asian511.28%
Native American260.65%

South Haven Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

South Haven's average per capita income is $42,760. Household income levels show a median of $64,338. The poverty rate stands at 20.45%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$94,491-
Families$83,897$118,609
Households$64,338$92,293
Non Families$32,065$44,379

$42,760

Average Income

$64,338

Median Household Income

20.45%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)