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Halifax

North Carolina · 170 residents · 0.457 sq mi
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Halifax has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,150. Population has fallen 51% since 2000, a loss of 174 residents. With a median age of 56.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
71% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
170
−51%since 2000
from 344 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
372 / sq mi
−51%since 2000
from 753 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.0
+53%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1202042873704541990201020202024Halifax
2024294
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,150
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,429 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,592
+118%since 2000
from $14,041 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.3%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−17.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade51.1%
US avg: 10%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
71.1%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
28.9% rent
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.3%(111)
Black30%(51)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score59.3%(101)
Diversity Score
59
+2%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+47%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
98.8%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
84.6%
+45.6 ptssince 2011
from 39.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.2%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.5%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
Female
42.5%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.1%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Halifax, North Carolina?

Halifax, North Carolina has about 170 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Halifax, North Carolina earns about $52,150 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Halifax, North Carolina?

About 28.6% 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 8.3% 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 256 residents, a change of about -60 percent over that period.

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

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