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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

South Haven

Indiana · 6,112 residents · 2.272 sq mi
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South Haven is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $34,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $43,500. At a median age of 28.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 28.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,112
+9%vs 2000
vs 5,619 in 2000
1990 – 2024
2,690 / sq mi
+9%vs 2000
vs 2,473 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
28.3
−14%vs 2000
vs 33.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K5K6K7K7K1990201020202024South Haven
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,250
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,583 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,121
−39%vs 2000
vs $18,112 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.6%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$43,500
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $84,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$457
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $659 in 2000
US average: $450
79.3%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.6% in 2000
20.7% rent
1.3
−21%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(5,179)
Black0.4%(21)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(346)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score16%(900)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(6,048)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(250)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(64)
Diversity Score11.8%(723)
12
−26%vs 2000
vs 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.9%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.3%
−8.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.2%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.8 min
+36%vs 2000
vs 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in South Haven, Indiana?

South Haven, Indiana has about 6,112 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in South Haven, Indiana?

The typical household in South Haven, Indiana earns about $34,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Haven, Indiana expensive?

In South Haven, Indiana, the median home is worth about $43,500, and the typical rent is about $457 a month.

How educated are people in South Haven, Indiana?

About 4.9% of adults age 25 and over in South Haven, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Haven, Indiana?

About 6.6% of people in South Haven, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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