Halifax County's 2026 population is estimated at 46,075, reflecting a -0.99% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Halifax County is the 56th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 54,476 and has grown -15.42% since 2010.
Overall: 43.6 years
Female: 46.2 years
Male: 41.9 years
There are 37,562 adults, (10,515 of whom are seniors) in Halifax County.
Female: 24,561 (51.5%)
Male: 23,114 (48.5%)
The racial composition of Halifax County includes 51.66% Black or African American, 37.08% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 24,627 | 51.66% |
| White | 17,676 | 37.08% |
| Two or more races | 2,667 | 5.59% |
| Native American | 1,378 | 2.89% |
| Other race | 848 | 1.78% |
| Asian | 438 | 0.92% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 41 | 0.09% |
Halifax County 's average per capita income is $39,635. Household income levels show a median of $45,590. The poverty rate stands at 22.82%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,148 | - |
| Families | $60,282 | $76,185 |
| Households | $45,590 | $63,278 |
| Non Families | $24,002 | $40,649 |
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