Halifax County, North Carolina Population 2022
Halifax County, North Carolina's estimated population is 48,138 with a growth rate of -1.28% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Halifax County, North Carolina is the 55th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 Population was 54,470 and has seen a growth of -11.62% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 13,965 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 13,945 | -20 | -0.14% |
| 1810 | 13,620 | -325 | -2.33% |
| 1820 | 17,237 | 3,617 | 26.56% |
| 1830 | 17,739 | 502 | 2.91% |
| 1840 | 16,865 | -874 | -4.93% |
| 1850 | 16,589 | -276 | -1.64% |
| 1860 | 19,442 | 2,853 | 17.20% |
| 1870 | 20,408 | 966 | 4.97% |
| 1880 | 30,300 | 9,892 | 48.47% |
| 1890 | 28,908 | -1,392 | -4.59% |
| 1900 | 30,793 | 1,885 | 6.52% |
| 1910 | 37,646 | 6,853 | 22.26% |
| 1920 | 43,766 | 6,120 | 16.26% |
| 1930 | 53,246 | 9,480 | 21.66% |
| 1940 | 56,512 | 3,266 | 6.13% |
| 1950 | 58,377 | 1,865 | 3.30% |
| 1960 | 58,956 | 579 | 0.99% |
| 1970 | 53,884 | -5,072 | -8.60% |
| 1980 | 55,286 | 1,402 | 2.60% |
| 1990 | 55,516 | 230 | 0.42% |
| 2010 | 54,470 | -1,046 | -1.88% |
| 2011 | 54,114 | -356 | -0.65% |
| 2012 | 53,732 | -382 | -0.71% |
| 2013 | 53,187 | -545 | -1.01% |
| 2014 | 52,833 | -354 | -0.67% |
| 2015 | 52,182 | -651 | -1.23% |
| 2016 | 51,815 | -367 | -0.70% |
| 2017 | 51,311 | -504 | -0.97% |
| 2018 | 50,634 | -677 | -1.32% |
| 2019 | 50,010 | -624 | -1.23% |
| 2020 | 49,386 | -624 | -1.25% |
| 2021 | 48,762 | -624 | -1.26% |
| 2022 | 48,138 | -624 | -1.28% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,078 | 39.62% |
| Black or African American | 26,439 | 52.17% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,771 | 3.49% |
| Asian | 367 | 0.72% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 98 | 0.19% |
| Some Other Race | 328 | 0.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1,597 | 3.15% |
Halifax County, North Carolina Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 21,061 | 2.35 | 61.7 |
| Married | 8,418 | 2.89 | 78.4 |
| Male | 971 | 2.89 | 58.7 |
| Female | 4,310 | 3.2 | 41.2 |
| Non Family | 7,362 | 1.16 | 54.9 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,229 | 6.18% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,289 | 14.67% |
| High School Graduate | 13,484 | 37.41% |
| Some College | 6,823 | 18.93% |
| Associates Degree | 2,932 | 8.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,567 | 9.90% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,724 | 4.78% |
Halifax County, North Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 71 | 71 | 64 |
| Asian | 245 | 219 | 81 |
| 2+ Races | 637 | 485 | 166 |
| White | 14,649 | 12,676 | 2,823 |
| Black | 18,621 | 13,893 | 1,982 |
| Native American | 1,254 | 890 | 121 |
| Hispanic | 672 | 373 | 53 |
| Other Race | 195 | 70 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 90.14%.
$30,162
Average Earnings
$33,518
Average Male
$26,237
Average Female
Halifax County, North Carolina Language by Age
Halifax County, North Carolina Language
96.79% of Halifax County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 3.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.08% of the population.
Halifax County, North Carolina Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 1,764 | 641 | 36.34% |
| Black | 25,797 | 8,579 | 33.26% |
| Multiple | 1,491 | 346 | 23.21% |
| Islander | 98 | 21 | 21.43% |
| Hispanic | 1,436 | 253 | 17.62% |
| White | 18,818 | 2,819 | 14.98% |
| Asian | 363 | 15 | 4.13% |
| Other | 2 | NaN% |
25.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.07%
Male Poverty Rate
27.02%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Halifax County, North Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Halifax County, North Carolina is Native, with 36.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Halifax County, North Carolina is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.19%.
Halifax County, North Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
42.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.2%
Male Marriage Rate
39.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Halifax County, North Carolina Married by Age and Sex
Halifax County, North Carolina Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Halifax County, North Carolina Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,489 | 9.07% |
| Black | 822 | 3.96% |
| Native American | 89 | 6.52% |
| 2+ Races | 62 | 8.23% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 1.08% |
Halifax County, North Carolina Veterans by Education
7.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
48.8%
Labor Force Participation
45.6%
Employment Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
78.65%
Born in Halifax County, North Carolina
98.08%
Native Born
1.92%
Foreign Born
1.13%
Non Citizen
0.79%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.08% of Halifax County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 78.65% having been born in North Carolina. 1.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990