South Haven, Minnesota facts for kids
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South Haven
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Downtown South Haven
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Location of South Haven
within Wright County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Wright |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.64 sq mi (1.65 km2) |
| • Land | 0.64 sq mi (1.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,109 ft (338 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 187 |
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193 |
| • Density | 303.94/sq mi (117.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55382
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-61402 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0652314 |
South Haven is a city in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 187 at the 2010 census.
History
South Haven was platted in 1888 when the railroad was extended to that point. The city was so named for the fact it is located in Southside Township and due south of Fair Haven Township, Stearns County, Minnesota. A post office has been in operation at South Haven since 1887. South Haven was incorporated in 1902.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.63 square miles (1.63 km2), all of it land. South Haven is located in the northwest part of Wright County.
Minnesota State Highways 24 / 55 (co-signed) serve as a main route in the community. Nearby places include Annandale, Maple Lake, and Kimball.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 287 | — | |
| 1920 | 346 | 20.6% | |
| 1930 | 289 | −16.5% | |
| 1940 | 276 | −4.5% | |
| 1950 | 305 | 10.5% | |
| 1960 | 328 | 7.5% | |
| 1970 | 238 | −27.4% | |
| 1980 | 205 | −13.9% | |
| 1990 | 193 | −5.9% | |
| 2000 | 204 | 5.7% | |
| 2010 | 187 | −8.3% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 193 | 3.2% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 187 people, 70 households, and 48 families living in the city. The population density was 296.8 inhabitants per square mile (114.6/km2). There were 74 housing units at an average density of 117.5 per square mile (45.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.6% White, 0.5% African American, 1.1% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 3.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.8% of the population.
There were 70 households, of which 41.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.4% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.33.
The median age in the city was 33.8 years. 33.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 23.4% were from 45 to 64; and 14.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.9% male and 48.1% female.
In the media
Element One made a progressive trance song called "South Haven" in 2009. [1]
See also
In Spanish: South Haven (Minnesota) para niños
