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Halifax

County:
Halifax County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.784
State:
Virginia

Halifax is a town located in Halifax County, Virginia. Halifax has a 2026 population of 1,079. It is also the county seat of Halifax County. Halifax is currently declining at a rate of -0.46% annually and its population has decreased by -2.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,112 in 2020.

The median household income in Halifax is $55,792 with a poverty rate of 11.95%. The median age in Halifax is 54.7 years: 49.8 years for males, and 56.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 101.6 males.

1.1K
Total Population
285
Density (mi²)
-5 -0.46%
Growth

Halifax Population

Halifax Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,079-5-0.46%
20251,084-6-0.55%
20241,090-1-0.09%
20231,091-8-0.73%
20221,099-7-0.63%
20211,106-6-0.54%
20201,112-4-0.36%
20191,214-7-0.57%
20181,221-2-0.16%
20171,223-7-0.57%
20161,230-5-0.4%
20151,235-4-0.32%
20141,239-7-0.56%
20131,246-45-3.49%
20121,291120.94%
20111,279-30-2.29%
20101,279-25-1.92%

Median Age

Overall: 54.7 years
Female: 56.3 years
Male: 49.8 years

Halifax Adults

There are 1,326 adults, (430 of whom are seniors) in Halifax.

Sex Ratio

Female: 742 (49.6%)
Male: 754 (50.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Halifax includes 65.57% White, 29.14% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White98165.57%
Black or African American43629.14%
Two or more races453.01%
Asian261.74%
Other race80.53%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race80.53%
Two or more races40.27%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White98165.57%
Black or African American43629.14%
Two or more races412.74%
Asian261.74%

Halifax Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Halifax 's average per capita income is $40,250. Household income levels show a median of $55,792. The poverty rate stands at 11.95%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$104,107-
Families$85,917$98,349
Households$55,792$79,743
Non Families$29,808$39,756

$40,250

Average Income

$55,792

Median Household Income

11.95%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)