South Haven, IN Demographics

A map of South Haven's Population by Race

South Haven, Indiana has an estimated population of 7,241, a dramatic increase from the 5,084 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.3% White, 11.7% Hispanic, 3.3% Black, 2.2% Multiracial, 1.4% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Haven, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Haven has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In South Haven, that probability was 39.0% in 2020 and 32.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Haven is ranked the 101st most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). South Haven was ranked the 130th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Haven's White Population

5,890 residents of South Haven, or 81.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Haven is higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. South Haven ranks 628th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Haven's White population has grown by an estimated 51.0%. White residents' share of South Haven's population has increased from 76.7% to 81.3%.

South Haven is more White than neighboring Salt Creek Commons (75.3% White), Portage (64.8% White), Burns Harbor (74.9% White), and Shorewood Forest (76.6% White). South Haven is less White than neighboring Wheeler (100% White).

South Haven's Black Population

238 residents of South Haven, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Haven is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. South Haven ranks 59th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Haven's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of South Haven's population has decreased from 4.7% to 3.3%.

South Haven is more Black than neighboring Wheeler (0% Black), Burns Harbor (1.5% Black), and Shorewood Forest (2% Black). South Haven is less Black than neighboring Salt Creek Commons (4.3% Black), and Portage (9.3% Black).

South Haven's Asian Population

104 residents of South Haven, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Haven is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. South Haven ranks 313th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Haven's Asian population has grown by an estimated 395.2%. Asian residents' share of South Haven's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.4%.

South Haven is more Asian than neighboring Salt Creek Commons (0% Asian), Wheeler (0% Asian), and Portage (1.2% Asian). South Haven is less Asian than neighboring Burns Harbor (3.6% Asian), and Shorewood Forest (2% Asian).

South Haven's Hispanic Population

848 residents of South Haven, or 11.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Haven is slightly higher than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. South Haven ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Haven's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.4%. Hispanic residents' share of South Haven's population has decreased from 13.3% to 11.7%.

South Haven is more Hispanic than neighboring Wheeler (0% Hispanic), and Shorewood Forest (9.7% Hispanic). South Haven is less Hispanic than neighboring Salt Creek Commons (15% Hispanic), Portage (21.3% Hispanic), and Burns Harbor (18.7% Hispanic).

South Haven's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of South Haven, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Haven is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. South Haven ranks 203rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Haven's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Haven's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

South Haven is less Native American/Other than neighboring Salt Creek Commons (0.4% Native American/Other), Portage (0.5% Native American/Other), Burns Harbor (0.9% Native American/Other), and Shorewood Forest (6.3% Native American/Other).

South Haven's Multiracial Population

161 residents of South Haven, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Haven is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. South Haven ranks 192nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Haven's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 26.1%. Multiracial residents' share of South Haven's population has decreased from 4.3% to 2.2%.

South Haven is more Multiracial than neighboring Wheeler (0% Multiracial), and Burns Harbor (0.3% Multiracial). South Haven is less Multiracial than neighboring Salt Creek Commons (4.9% Multiracial), Portage (2.7% Multiracial), and Shorewood Forest (3.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.