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Halifax

Virginia · 1,118 residents · 3.784 sq mi
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Halifax has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,218. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 271 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $168,500. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,118
−20%since 2000
from 1,389 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
295 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 367 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.1
+18%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6088911K1K2K1990201020202024Halifax
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,218
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,871 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,418
+58%since 2000
from $18,571 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food7.9%
US avg: 2%
Information4.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,500
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$670
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
33.1% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+43%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(701)
Black30.1%(337)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(21)
Asian1.8%(20)
Other0.3%(4)
Diversity Score60.4%(675)
Diversity Score
60
+1%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+70%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 91.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2011
from 46.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.8%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
46.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Halifax, Virginia?

Halifax, Virginia has about 1,118 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Halifax, Virginia?

The typical household in Halifax, Virginia earns about $46,218 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 $168,500, and the typical rent is about $670 a month.

How educated are people in Halifax, Virginia?

About 27.0% 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 17.4% 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 416 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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

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