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South Haven

Kansas · 324 residents · 0.999 sq mi
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South Haven has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,885. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 66 residents. Median home value is $54,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
324
−17%since 2000
from 390 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
324 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 390 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+17%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2613063513954401990201020202024South Haven
2024276
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,885
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,932 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,571
+75%since 2000
from $14,019 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.8%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Information1.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$497
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
27.2% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−12%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(361)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.4%(33)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(284)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(23)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other2.8%(9)
Diversity Score24%(78)
Diversity Score
24
+186%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+20%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.7%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−71.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Haven, Kansas?

South Haven, Kansas has about 324 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Haven, Kansas earns about $52,885 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Haven, Kansas expensive?

In South Haven, Kansas, the median home is worth about $54,300, and the typical rent is about $497 a month.

How educated are people in South Haven, Kansas?

About 23.8% of adults age 25 and over in South Haven, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Haven, Kansas?

About 9.7% of people in South Haven, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Haven, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, South Haven, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 101 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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