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Halifax

Virginia · 1,092 residents (2025 est.) · 3.784 sq mi
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Halifax has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,792. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $219,300. With a median age of 54.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 40% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,496
+8%since 2000
from 1,389 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
395 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 367 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.7
+29%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,092 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6088911K1K2K1990201020202024Halifax
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,792
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,871 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,179
+79%since 2000
from $18,571 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.453 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$219,300
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$669
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
27.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.7%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+54%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
RELATED:See current rent listings in Halifax on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(862)
Black36.1%(502)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(13)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.6%(828)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.6%(981)
Black29.1%(436)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(12)
Asian1.7%(26)
Other2.7%(41)
Diversity Score60.5%(905)
Diversity Score
60
+2%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.1%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+50%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.3%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 91.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.1%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% 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
11.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 46.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.0%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2012
from 17.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.4%
+24.9 ptssince 2017
from 57.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Halifax, Virginia?

Halifax, Virginia has about 1,496 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Halifax, Virginia?

The typical household in Halifax, Virginia earns about $55,792 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Halifax, Virginia expensive?

In Halifax, Virginia, the median home is worth about $219,300, and the typical rent is about $669 a month.

How educated are people in Halifax, Virginia?

About 36.7% of adults age 25 and over in Halifax, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Halifax, Virginia?

About 11.9% of people in Halifax, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Halifax, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Halifax, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 794 residents, a change of about 113 percent over that period.

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

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