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More about South Haven South Haven is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. Most of the city is in Van Buren County, although a small portion extends into Allegan County. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,021. The city is located to the northwest of South Haven Charter Township. Due to its position on Lake Michigan, South Haven has always been a port city. During settlement, major ship lines stopped there, both passenger and freight. In the early 1900s South Haven became a resort town, sometimes referred to as "The Catskills of the Midwest." Though small ones remain, the large resorts are now gone, as are the shipping lines, but South Haven is still a major regional tourist draw because of its recreational harbor and beaches. It is the western terminus of the Kal-Haven Trail, popular with bicyclists and snowmobilers. Nearby are Van Buren State Park and the Van Buren Trail State Park. Noted botanist Liberty Hyde Bailey was born in South Haven. His childhood home is now a museum. South Haven Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 5,021 people, 2,095 households, and 1,330 families residing in the city. The population density is 560.3/kmÂ² (1,452.3/miÂ²). There are 2,979 housing units at an average density of 332.4/kmÂ² (861.6/miÂ²). The racial makeup of the city is 82.75% White, 12.83% African American, 0.70% Native American, 0.70% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.04% from other races, and 1.99% from two or more races. 2.33% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 2,095 households out of which 27.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% are married couples living together, 12.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% are non-families. 31.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.30 and the average family size is 2.90. In the city the population is spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 85.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 80.4 males. The median income for a household in the city is $35,885, and the median income for a family is $46,307. Males have a median income of $37,089 versus $25,486 for females. The per capita income for the city is $19,396. 9.8% of the population and 7.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 10.2% of those under the age of 18 and 13.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. Through Early Evening...Snow showers. New snow accumulation an inch or less. West winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Chance of snow 90 percent. Tonight...Snow showers. Snow accumulation 2 to 5 inches. Lows 15 to 20. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 80 percent. Friday...Snow showers likely until midday...Then a chance of snow showers in the afternoon. Snow accumulation 1 to 2 inches. Near steady temperature 15 to 20. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 60 percent. Friday Night...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow showers. Near steady temperature around 20. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Saturday...Snow showers. Accumulations possible. Highs in the upper 20s. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph. Chance of snow 80 percent. Saturday Night...Snow showers likely. Light accumulations possible. Lows around 20. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent. Sunday...Mostly sunny with a 40 percent chance of snow showers. Highs in the lower 20s. Sunday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows near 15. Monday...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow showers. Highs in the upper 20s. Monday Night...Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow showers. Lows in the mid 20s. Tuesday...Cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow showers. Highs in the lower 30s. Tuesday Night...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow showers. Lows in the lower 20s. Wednesday...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of snow showers. Highs in the upper 20s. Wednesday Night...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow showers. Lows near 10. Thursday...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow showers. Highs in the mid 20s. Powered by HAMweather Copyright © 2003 HAMweather, LLC, all rights reserved.

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