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Pennsylvania · 810 residents (2025 est.) · 0.336 sq mi
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Halifax has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,472. Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 360 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $202,200. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
515
−41%since 2000
from 875 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,533 / sq mi
−41%since 2000
from 2,604 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
+18%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:810 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4606267929571K1990201020202024Halifax
2024515
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,472
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,597 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,021
+95%since 2000
from $16,443 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.9%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
+12%since 2010
from 0.377 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$202,200
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$904
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $465 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 51.0% in 2000
42.1% rent
Vacancy rate
17.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.2%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.7%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+79%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
72
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(850)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(12)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(40)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(477)
Black2.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(21)
Diversity Score17.5%(90)
Diversity Score
17
+284%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+12%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.2%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.8%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% 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
4.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.3%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.2%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2012
from 13.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2017
from 75.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Halifax, Pennsylvania?

Halifax, Pennsylvania has about 515 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Halifax, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Halifax, Pennsylvania earns about $53,472 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Halifax, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Halifax, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $202,200, and the typical rent is about $904 a month.

How educated are people in Halifax, Pennsylvania?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Halifax, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Halifax, Pennsylvania?

About 25.9% of people in Halifax, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Halifax, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Halifax, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 366 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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