South Haven, MI Demographics

A map of South Haven's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,218	2,988	80.5%	75.4%
Black	279	483	7.0%	12.2%
Hispanic	276	221	6.9%	5.6%
Multiracial	155	195	3.9%	4.9%
Asian	45	29	1.1%	0.7%
Native American/Other	25	48	0.6%	1.2%

South Haven, Michigan has an estimated population of 3,998, a less than 1% change from the 3,964 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.5% White, 7.0% Black, 6.9% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, and 0.6% 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 Michigan 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 41.1% in 2020 and 34.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Haven is ranked the 209th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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 210th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Haven's White Population

3,218 residents of South Haven, or 80.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Haven is higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. South Haven ranks 647th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Haven's White population has grown by an estimated 7.7%. White residents' share of South Haven's population has increased from 75.4% to 80.5%.

South Haven is more White than neighboring Bangor (48.8% White), Breedsville (78.5% White), and Watervliet (71.2% White). South Haven is less White than neighboring Paw Paw Lake (83.6% White), and Lake Michigan Beach (86.6% White).

South Haven's Black Population

279 residents of South Haven, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Haven is lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. South Haven ranks 57th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Haven's Black population has declined by an estimated 42.2%. Black residents' share of South Haven's population has decreased from 12.2% to 7.0%.

South Haven is more Black than neighboring Paw Paw Lake (1.4% Black), Breedsville (0% Black), and Watervliet (0.8% Black). South Haven is less Black than neighboring Bangor (8.4% Black), and Lake Michigan Beach (9.2% Black).

South Haven's Asian Population

45 residents of South Haven, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Haven is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. South Haven ranks 240th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Haven's Asian population has grown by an estimated 55.2%. Asian residents' share of South Haven's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

South Haven is more Asian than neighboring Bangor (0.2% Asian), Breedsville (0% Asian), Watervliet (0.2% Asian), and Lake Michigan Beach (0% Asian). South Haven is less Asian than neighboring Paw Paw Lake (1.6% Asian).

South Haven's Hispanic Population

276 residents of South Haven, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Haven is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. South Haven ranks 154th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Haven's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 24.9%. Hispanic residents' share of South Haven's population has increased from 5.6% to 6.9%.

South Haven is more Hispanic than neighboring Paw Paw Lake (4.8% Hispanic), and Lake Michigan Beach (0% Hispanic). South Haven is less Hispanic than neighboring Bangor (38% Hispanic), Breedsville (20.8% Hispanic), and Watervliet (22.2% Hispanic).

South Haven's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of South Haven, or 0.6% 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 Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. South Haven ranks 168th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Haven's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 47.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Haven's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.6%.

South Haven is more Native American/Other than neighboring Breedsville (0% Native American/Other), and Lake Michigan Beach (0.4% Native American/Other). South Haven is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bangor (1.1% Native American/Other), Paw Paw Lake (3.2% Native American/Other), and Watervliet (1.5% Native American/Other).

South Haven's Multiracial Population

155 residents of South Haven, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Haven is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. South Haven ranks 224th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Haven's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.5%. Multiracial residents' share of South Haven's population has decreased from 4.9% to 3.9%.

South Haven is more Multiracial than neighboring Bangor (3.5% Multiracial), Breedsville (0.7% Multiracial), and Lake Michigan Beach (3.8% Multiracial). South Haven is less Multiracial than neighboring Paw Paw Lake (5.5% Multiracial), and Watervliet (4.1% 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.