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Halifax County

North Carolina · 54,691 residents · 723.738 sq mi
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Halifax County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,439. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $85,800. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
54,691
−5%since 2000
from 57,370 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
76 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 79 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
+12%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
47K50K53K55K58K1990201020202024Halifax County
202448K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,439
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,459 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,223
+25%since 2000
from $13,810 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$586
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $399 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.4%
−30.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
36.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+23%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.3%(24,269)
Black52.3%(30,018)
Hispanic / Latino1%(579)
Asian0.5%(310)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.8%(36,603)
2010
White, non-Hispanic39.4%(21,569)
Black53%(28,986)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(1,152)
Asian0.7%(357)
Other6.5%(3,578)
Diversity Score71.7%(39,224)
Diversity Score
72
+12%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+31%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.0%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Halifax County, North Carolina?

Halifax County, North Carolina has about 54,691 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Halifax County, North Carolina earns about $30,439 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Halifax County, North Carolina expensive?

In Halifax County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $85,800, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Halifax County, North Carolina?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Halifax County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Halifax County, North Carolina?

About 23.8% of people in Halifax County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Halifax County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Halifax County, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 825 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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