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South Haven

Michigan · 4,002 residents (2025 est.) · 3.46 sq mi
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South Haven has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,239. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 1,023 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $454,100. With a median age of 61.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 102%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,998
−20%since 2000
from 5,021 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,155 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 1,451 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.7
+47%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,002 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024South Haven
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,239
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,885 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,652
+151%since 2000
from $19,396 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.1%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.504
−7%since 2010
from 0.542 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$454,100
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$834
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $495 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
29.3% rent
Vacancy rate
42.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.9%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.7
+94%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(4,104)
Black12.6%(635)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(117)
Asian0.7%(35)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.8%(1,748)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(3,218)
Black7%(279)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(276)
Asian1.1%(45)
Other4.5%(180)
Diversity Score42.5%(1,701)
Diversity Score
43
+22%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.2%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.8%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+57%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.3%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.3%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.9%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
54.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2012
from 15.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
−81.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.4%
+22.4 ptssince 2017
from 63.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Haven, Michigan?

South Haven, Michigan has about 3,998 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Haven, Michigan earns about $68,239 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Haven, Michigan expensive?

In South Haven, Michigan, the median home is worth about $454,100, and the typical rent is about $834 a month.

How educated are people in South Haven, Michigan?

About 41.2% of adults age 25 and over in South Haven, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Haven, Michigan?

About 15.8% of people in South Haven, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Haven, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, South Haven, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,565 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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