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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Haven

Michigan · 5,021 residents · 3.46 sq mi
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South Haven has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,885. Population has declined 10% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $123,200. With a median age of 42.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,021
−10%since 1990
from 5,563 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,451 / sq mi
−10%since 1990
from 1,608 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.1
+20%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024South Haven
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,885
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,967 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,396
+31%since 1990
from $14,818 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.8%
−7.1 ptssince 1990
from 16.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$123,200
+85%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$495
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $354 in 1990
US average: $602
71.4%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 62.4% in 1990
28.6% rent
3.4
+77%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(4,641)
Black15.1%(841)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(80)
Asian1%(58)
Diversity Score37.6%(2,094)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(4,104)
Black12.6%(635)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(117)
Asian0.7%(35)
Diversity Score34.8%(1,748)
35
−8%since 1990
from 38 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.2%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 21.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.5%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 75.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.2%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.6 min
−26%since 1990
from 17.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Haven, Michigan?

South Haven, Michigan has about 5,021 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in South Haven, Michigan earns about $35,885 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 $123,200, and the typical rent is about $495 a month.

How educated are people in South Haven, Michigan?

About 22.2% 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 9.8% 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 542 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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