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South Haven

Michigan · 3,964 residents · 3.46 sq mi
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South Haven has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,771. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 1,057 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $274,000. With a median age of 56.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,964
−21%since 2000
from 5,021 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,146 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 1,451 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.2
+33%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024South Haven
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,771
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,885 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,066
+127%since 2000
from $19,396 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$274,000
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$744
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $495 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
38.0% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+46%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(2,988)
Black12.2%(483)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(221)
Asian0.7%(29)
Other1.6%(62)
Diversity Score44.5%(1,765)
Diversity Score
45
+28%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.2%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+47%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 52.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.4%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Haven, Michigan?

South Haven, Michigan has about 3,964 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Haven, Michigan earns about $54,771 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 $274,000, and the typical rent is about $744 a month.

How educated are people in South Haven, Michigan?

About 37.2% 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 14.0% 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 1,599 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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