Population 573 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Haven
Household size in South Haven
| Period | South Haven | Wichita area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.58 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.64 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.60 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.59 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in South Haven average 2.67 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Household size has climbed from 2.52 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in South Haven
| Period | South Haven | Wichita area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.0 | 36.3 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.5 | 36.6 | 37.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.4 | 37.4 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.4 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +1.6 | +1.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.4, South Haven is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in South Haven
| Period | South Haven | Wichita area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 11.9% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 11.6% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 11.6% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in South Haven: 4.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in South Haven
Renters in South Haven
| Period | South Haven | Wichita area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.1% | 31.2% | 30.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.1% | 33.5% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.9% | 35.0% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 34.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 13.9% of households in South Haven rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 62.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in South Haven
| Period | South Haven | Wichita area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.3% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.6% | 10.1% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.2% | 10.2% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 9.8% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −12.6 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.7% of the housing in South Haven, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in South Haven
| Period | South Haven | Wichita area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1941 | 1973 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1974 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1976 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1978 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +20 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in South Haven is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1961, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in South Haven
| Period | South Haven | Wichita area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $502 | $763 | $769 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $662 | $847 | $858 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $672 | $947 | $950 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $547 | $1,118 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$45 | +$355 | +$390 | +$606 |
A typical rental in South Haven costs $547 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 16.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in South Haven
Bachelor's degrees in South Haven
| Period | South Haven | Wichita area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 27.4% | 30.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 29.2% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.2% | 30.6% | 33.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.6% | 32.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in South Haven: 23.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in South Haven
| Period | South Haven | Wichita area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.0% | 88.6% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.9% | 89.3% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.3% | 89.9% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.1% | 90.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in South Haven: 95.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in South Haven
| Period | South Haven | Wichita area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 5.0% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in South Haven has been low: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
South Haven compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Haven | 2.67 | 46.4 | 4.9% | 13.9% | 17.7% | 1961 | $547 | 23.6% | 95.1% | 2.8% |
| Portland | 2.68 | 41.9 | 3.2% | 9.1% | 14.9% | 1972 | $606 | 19.8% | 96.4% | 3.2% |
| Hunnewell | 2.75 | 47.8 | 5.9% | 16.4% | 20.1% | 1955 | $575 | 25.2% | 94.0% | 2.4% |
| Drury | 2.70 | 47.7 | 5.6% | 15.8% | 19.2% | 1957 | $550 | 24.9% | 94.4% | 2.5% |
| Perth | 2.34 | 46.8 | 3.4% | 11.0% | 11.9% | 1970 | $368 | 22.2% | 97.7% | 3.8% |
| Braman | 2.40 | 46.5 | 6.3% | 9.7% | 26.0% | 1955 | $870 | 20.6% | 96.2% | 1.5% |
| Caldwell | 2.18 | 42.0 | 7.9% | 22.6% | 16.0% | 1953 | $438 | 28.2% | 97.2% | 7.9% |
| Geuda Springs | 2.45 | 43.3 | 2.9% | 10.4% | 10.3% | 1982 | $762 | 18.2% | 96.6% | 2.9% |
| Middleton | 2.38 | 43.8 | 8.4% | 17.2% | 19.2% | 1963 | $641 | 16.0% | 93.7% | 1.6% |
| Renfrow | 2.55 | 41.9 | 8.0% | 30.0% | 21.8% | 1966 | $830 | 25.3% | 91.4% | 2.2% |
| Arkansas City | 2.39 | 38.0 | 12.8% | 39.0% | 12.9% | 1955 | $869 | 19.5% | 89.7% | 2.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up South Haven. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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