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South Haven, MI Demographics

A map of South Haven's Population by Race

Race
PopulationPercent
White
2,98875.4%
Black
48312.2%
Hispanic
2215.6%
Multiracial
1954.9%
Native American/Other
481.2%
Asian
290.7%

South Haven, Michigan had a population of 3,964 in 2020. It was 75.4% White, 12.2% Black, 0.7% Asian, 5.6% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 4.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of South Haven, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 745 places in Michigan, South Haven is the 210th most populous. 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's White Population

2,988 residents of South Haven identify as White, or 75.4%. This makes the White share of the population of South Haven roughly similar to the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, South Haven is ranked #646 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

South Haven is more White than neighboring Bangor (58.8% White), and Breedsville (67.3% White). South Haven is less White than neighboring Paw Paw Lake (87% White), Watervliet (79.3% White), and Lake Michigan Beach (84.7% White).

South Haven's Black Population

483 residents of South Haven identify as Black, or 12.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of South Haven roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, South Haven is ranked #57 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

South Haven is more Black than neighboring Bangor (7.1% Black), Paw Paw Lake (1.1% Black), Breedsville (1.5% Black), Watervliet (1.4% Black), and Lake Michigan Beach (3.1% Black).

South Haven's Asian Population

29 residents of South Haven identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of South Haven roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, South Haven is ranked #228 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

South Haven is more Asian than neighboring Bangor (0.5% Asian), Breedsville (0% Asian), and Lake Michigan Beach (0.4% Asian).

South Haven's Hispanic Population

221 residents of South Haven identify as Hispanic, or 5.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of South Haven roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, South Haven is ranked #152 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

South Haven is more Hispanic than neighboring Paw Paw Lake (4.2% Hispanic), and Lake Michigan Beach (3.9% Hispanic). South Haven is less Hispanic than neighboring Bangor (27.4% Hispanic), Breedsville (22.8% Hispanic), and Watervliet (9.3% Hispanic).

South Haven's Native American/Other Population

48 residents of South Haven identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of South Haven roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, South Haven is ranked #163 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

South Haven is more Native American/Other than neighboring Paw Paw Lake (0.9% Native American/Other). South Haven is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bangor (1.6% Native American/Other), Breedsville (1.5% Native American/Other), Watervliet (2.3% Native American/Other), and Lake Michigan Beach (1.7% Native American/Other).

South Haven's Multiracial Population

195 residents of South Haven identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of South Haven roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, South Haven is ranked #219 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

South Haven is more Multiracial than neighboring Bangor (4.6% Multiracial). South Haven is less Multiracial than neighboring Paw Paw Lake (6% Multiracial), Breedsville (6.9% Multiracial), Watervliet (7.1% Multiracial), and Lake Michigan Beach (6.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.