Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

South Haven, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,998

Median Agei

61.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

80.5%3,218

Black

7%279

Hispanic/Latino

6.9%276

Two or More

3.9%155

Asian

1.1%45

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%25

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.9%61

High School Diploma

23.3%753

Some College (<1 yr)

5.3%171

Some College (1+ yr)

12.7%410

Associate's Degree

8.5%275

Bachelor's Degree

22.5%727

Master's Degree

12.7%411

Professional Degree

4.5%145

Doctorate

1.6%51

HS or Higher

92.8%

BA or Higher

41.2%

Graduate+

18.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$454,100

Median Renti

$834

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.7%1,448

Renter-Occupied

29.3%599

Total Units

3,562

Homeownership

70.7%

Vacancy Rate

42.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.5%50

$50K–$100K

0.8%12

$100K–$150K

2.5%36

$150K–$200K

4.8%70

$200K–$300K

17.9%259

$300K–$500K

24.8%359

$500K–$1M

41%593

$1M+

4.8%69

Rent Distribution

Under $500

121

$500–$750

113

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

118

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.4%84

2010–2019

6.6%234

2000–2009

4.2%151

1990–1999

10.4%372

1980–1989

15.6%556

1970–1979

8%284

1960–1969

5.5%196

1950–1959

7%251

1940–1949

12.1%432

1939 or earlier

28.1%1,002

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84.5%1,729

Electricity

11.5%236

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%33

No Fuel

1.6%32

Wood

0.8%17

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,239

Mean Household Incomei

$95,786

Per Capita Incomei

$48,652

Poverty Ratei

15.4%

Unemploymenti

2.9%

Labor Forcei

1,761

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.9%203

$10K–$15K

1.5%31

$15K–$20K

5.2%106

$20K–$25K

1.6%32

$25K–$30K

5%103

$30K–$35K

1.8%37

$35K–$40K

11.6%237

$40K–$45K

0.4%9

$45K–$50K

2.9%60

$50K–$60K

3.7%76

$60K–$75K

11.2%229

$75K–$100K

13.2%270

$100K–$125K

7.6%155

$125K–$150K

8.2%167

$150K–$200K

6.2%127

$200K+

10%205

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2486.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

131

Philippines

Canada

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,692

Avg. Commutei

19.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,710

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

199(5.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.8%Insured

6.2%Uninsured