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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Haven

Indiana · 5,619 residents · 2.272 sq mi
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South Haven is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,583. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $84,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,619
−8%since 1990
from 6,112 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Median age
33.1
+17%since 1990
from 28.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K7K1990201020202024South Haven
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 57%(391)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 98.8%(495)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.3%(465)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 198.3%(464)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 246.3%(353)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.5%(812)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4416.5%(929)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5413.4%(751)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 649.6%(542)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 744.8%(271)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 842.1%(119)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.5%(27)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,583
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,112
+63%since 1990
from $11,121 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.8%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,200
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$659
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $457 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
79.6%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 79.3% in 1990
20.4% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in South Haven on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(6,048)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(250)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(5,179)
Black0.4%(21)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(346)
Asian0.2%(13)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican8%(577)
Puerto Rican2.6%(188)
Dominican0.2%(15)
Honduran0.2%(12)
Cuban0.2%(11)
Spaniard0.1%(9)
Bolivian0.1%(8)
Asian origin
Filipino1.4%(104)
Ancestry
English16%(1,159)
German12.9%(932)
Irish11.5%(835)
Polish5.6%(403)
Italian4.9%(357)
American3.2%(230)
Slovak1.4%(103)
British1.3%(94)
Dutch1.2%(86)
French0.9%(67)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(60)
Scottish0.8%(56)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian0.7%(51)
Swedish0.6%(47)
Greek0.6%(40)
Croatian0.5%(35)
Serbian0.5%(35)
Belgian0.2%(18)
Norwegian0.2%(14)
Welsh0.2%(14)
Austrian0.1%(9)
Lithuanian0.1%(7)
Russian0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.6%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 76.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 1.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
−27%since 1990
from 22.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.9%(540)
Married59.4%(1,241)
Widowed3.1%(64)
Divorced11.6%(243)
Women 15+
Never married22%(479)
Married61.1%(1,330)
Widowed6.9%(149)
Divorced10%(217)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Haven, Indiana?

South Haven, Indiana has about 5,619 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in South Haven, Indiana earns about $52,583 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 $84,200, and the typical rent is about $659 a month.

How educated are people in South Haven, Indiana?

About 6.6% 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 5.8% of people in South Haven, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Haven, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, South Haven, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 493 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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