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Halifax

North Carolina · 157 residents (2025 est.) · 0.457 sq mi
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Halifax has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,686. Population has declined 15% since 2000. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
76% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
294
−15%since 2000
from 344 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
643 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 753 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.5
+47%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:157 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1202042873704541990201020202024Halifax
2024294
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,686
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,429 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,407
+159%since 2000
from $14,041 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
−14.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.295
−36%since 2010
from 0.462 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade37%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information0.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$733
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
24.3% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
2.3%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.2%
−73.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Halifax on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.4%(218)
Black35.2%(121)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.2%(200)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(208)
Black26.5%(78)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(8)
Diversity Score53.5%(157)
Diversity Score
54
−8%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.2%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+36%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.8%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.5%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
82.4%
+43.4 ptssince 2011
from 39.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.0%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
Female
44.2%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
−10.7 ptssince 2012
from 20.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.5%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
26.6%
−12.0 ptssince 2017
from 38.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 97.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Halifax, North Carolina?

Halifax, North Carolina has about 294 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Halifax, North Carolina?

The typical household in Halifax, North Carolina earns about $63,686 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Halifax, North Carolina expensive?

In Halifax, North Carolina, the typical rent is about $733 a month.

How educated are people in Halifax, North Carolina?

About 33.2% of adults age 25 and over in Halifax, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Halifax, North Carolina?

About 11.6% of people in Halifax, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Halifax, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Halifax, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 132 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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