South Haven charter township, Michigan
South Haven charter township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
South Haven charter township is a geographic entity located in Van Buren County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,138. The land area covers 17.37 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,138 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 56.9 yrs | ±6.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,974 | ±224 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,388 | ±255 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,974 | ±224 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 414 | ±131 |
| Median Home Value | $233,900 | ±$57,131 |
| Median Gross Rent | $997 | ±$364 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,591 | ±$27,944 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,411 | ±$4,567 |
| Poverty Rate | 19.2% | ±7.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 785 | ±298 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% | ±2.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,439 | ±246 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.2% | ±7.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 4,152 (2024)
ID: 208440
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
09761 BLUE STAR MEMORIAL HWY, SOUTH HAVEN MI 49090-8421
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GUS Population: 76,129 (2024)
ID: 190465
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
219 E PAW PAW STREET, STE 303, PAW PAW MI 49079
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | KG-12 | BANGOR, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BANGOR, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | BANGOR, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | SOUTH HAVEN, MI | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | LAWRENCE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | COLOMA, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | COLOMA, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | COLOMA, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | COLOMA, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | COVERT, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Lake Michigan College
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College | 19.6 mi away | 2755 East Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI, 49022-1899 |
2699278100
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SOUTH HAVEN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 2.8 mi away | 314 BROADWAY STREET, SOUTH HAVEN, MI, 49090 |
(269) 637-2403
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Twin City Beauty College
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College Vocational | 23.1 mi away | 2600 Lincoln Avenue, Saint Joseph, MI, 49085 |
6163555010
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COVERT BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 4.8 mi away | 33680 M-140 HIGHWAY, COVERT, MI, 49043 |
(269) 764-1298
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BANGOR BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 8.2 mi away | 420 DIVISION STREET, BANGOR, MI, 49013 |
(269) 427-8810
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HARTFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.9 mi away | 12 CHURCH STREET, HARTFORD, MI, 49057 |
(269) 588-5103
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WATERVLIET DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 333 NORTH MAIN STREET, WATERVLIET, MI, 49098 |
(269) 463-6382
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COLOMA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.5 mi away | 151 WEST CENTER STREET, COLOMA, MI, 49038 |
(269) 468-3431
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LAWRENCE COMMUNITY BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 14.5 mi away | 212 NORTH PAW PAW STREET, LAWRENCE, MI, 49064 |
(269) 674-3200
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BLOOMINGDALE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 15.5 mi away | 109 EAST KALAMAZOO AVENUE, BLOOMINGDALE, MI, 49026 |
(269) 521-7601
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at S HAVEN, MI US, located 2.9 miles from South Haven charter township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.5° | 22.1° | 27.8° | 2.71" | — |
| February | 35.8° | 23.9° | 29.8° | 2.04" | — |
| March | 44.8° | 29.9° | 37.4° | 2.25" | — |
| April | 56.1° | 39.3° | 47.7° | 3.58" | — |
| May | 67.7° | 49.4° | 58.5° | 3.91" | — |
| June | 75.9° | 59.6° | 67.8° | 3.73" | — |
| July | 80.0° | 65.6° | 72.8° | 3.16" | — |
| August | 79.1° | 64.0° | 71.6° | 3.70" | — |
| September | 73.7° | 57.2° | 65.5° | 3.19" | — |
| October | 62.2° | 47.5° | 54.9° | 3.89" | — |
| November | 49.2° | 36.2° | 42.7° | 2.68" | — |
| December | 38.6° | 27.9° | 33.3° | 2.38" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Haven city | City | 2.7 mi | — |
| Bangor city | City | 8.2 mi | — |
| Breedsville village | Village | 9.8 mi | — |
| Paw Paw Lake CDP | CDP | 10.5 mi | — |
| Hartford city | City | 11.9 mi | — |
| Watervliet city | City | 12.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2615975000. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.