South Haven, Kansas facts for kids
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South Haven, Kansas
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Road signs in South Haven with businesses in background (2009)
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Location within Sumner County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Sumner |
| Founded | 1872 |
| Incorporated | 1887 |
| Named for | South Haven, Michigan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 324 |
| • Density | 324.0/sq mi (125.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67140
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-66650 |
| GNIS ID | 2395916 |
South Haven is a small city located in Sumner County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 324 people lived there.
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History of South Haven
South Haven was started in 1872. It got its name from a place called South Haven, Michigan. The railroad, which was very important for travel and trade back then, reached South Haven in 1879.
Geography of South Haven
South Haven covers a total area of about 0.79 square miles (2.05 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Important roads meet or pass through South Haven. The western end of U.S. Route 166 is here. Also, the northern end of U.S. Route 177 is in the city. U.S. Route 81 also goes through South Haven.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 124 | — | |
| 1890 | 465 | 275.0% | |
| 1900 | 411 | −11.6% | |
| 1910 | 483 | 17.5% | |
| 1920 | 423 | −12.4% | |
| 1930 | 442 | 4.5% | |
| 1940 | 405 | −8.4% | |
| 1950 | 358 | −11.6% | |
| 1960 | 408 | 14.0% | |
| 1970 | 413 | 1.2% | |
| 1980 | 439 | 6.3% | |
| 1990 | 420 | −4.3% | |
| 2000 | 390 | −7.1% | |
| 2010 | 363 | −6.9% | |
| 2020 | 324 | −10.7% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 363 people living in South Haven. These people lived in 142 homes. About 97 of these homes were families.
Most of the people in South Haven were White (94.2%). A small number were African American (0.3%), Native American (1.7%), or Asian (0.3%). About 7.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 30.3% of the people were under 18 years old. About 12.9% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the city was 37.3 years. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.4%) and females (49.6%).
Education in South Haven
Students in South Haven go to schools run by the South Haven USD 509 public school district.
Famous People from South Haven
- Forest Geyer — An American football player. He was chosen for the College Football Hall of Fame in 1973.
- Donald Owens — A leader in the Church of the Nazarene.
See also
In Spanish: South Haven (Kansas) para niños
