Halifax County's estimated 2026 population is 33,476 with a growth rate of 0.04% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Halifax County is the 55th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 36,204 and has seen a growth of -7.54% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Halifax County includes 60.3% White, 34.7% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (60.3%)
Black or African American (34.7%)
Two or more races (3.95%)
Other race (0.5%)
Asian (0.46%)
Native American (0.09%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,387 | 60.3% |
| Black or African American | 11,734 | 34.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,337 | 3.95% |
| Other race | 168 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 156 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 29 | 0.09% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Halifax County's average per capita income is $40,393. Household income levels show a median of $49,244. The poverty rate stands at 17.95%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $81,515 | - |
| Families | $65,204 | $79,382 |
| Households | $49,244 | $64,146 |
| Non Families | $24,135 | $37,924 |
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