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South Haven

Minnesota · 184 residents (2025 est.) · 0.635 sq mi
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South Haven is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $106,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $194,600. At a median age of 29.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
214
+5%since 2000
from 204 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
337 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 321 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.3
−8%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:184 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1641852072292501990201020202024South Haven
2024214
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,250
+122%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,476
+194%since 2000
from $12,751 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.1%
+58.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.228
−8%since 2010
from 0.247 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade24.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,600
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
15.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.8%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.3%
+58.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−40%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(198)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(191)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.7%(23)
Diversity Score24%(51)
Diversity Score
24
+552%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
+25.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
−3%since 2000
from 34.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
85.1%
+21.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.9%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
44.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
−48.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 10.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.8%
−53.0 ptssince 2013
from 70.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
+35.4 ptssince 2017
from 56.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Haven, Minnesota?

South Haven, Minnesota has about 214 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Haven, Minnesota earns about $106,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Haven, Minnesota expensive?

In South Haven, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $194,600.

How educated are people in South Haven, Minnesota?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in South Haven, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Haven, Minnesota?

About 13.1% of people in South Haven, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Haven, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, South Haven, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 28 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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