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Halifax County

Virginia · 36,241 residents · 817.731 sq mi
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Halifax County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,705. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $96,000. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 43% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
36,241
−3%since 2000
from 37,355 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
44 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 46 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.7
+10%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K31K33K36K38K1990201020202024Halifax County
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,705
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,929 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,909
+22%since 2000
from $16,353 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$534
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.8%
−36.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
26.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+19%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.7%(22,313)
Black37.9%(14,164)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(458)
Asian0.2%(91)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.3%(22,896)
2010
White, non-Hispanic60.2%(21,804)
Black36.5%(13,224)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(587)
Asian0.4%(132)
Other1.1%(388)
Diversity Score62.7%(22,723)
Diversity Score
63
+2%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+43%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.6%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Halifax County, Virginia?

Halifax County, Virginia has about 36,241 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Halifax County, Virginia?

The typical household in Halifax County, Virginia earns about $34,705 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Halifax County, Virginia expensive?

In Halifax County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $96,000, and the typical rent is about $534 a month.

How educated are people in Halifax County, Virginia?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Halifax County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Halifax County, Virginia?

About 20.0% of people in Halifax County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Halifax County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Halifax County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,208 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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