Halifax is a borough located in Dauphin County Pennsylvania. Halifax has a 2024 population of 807. Halifax is currently growing at a rate of 0.25% annually and its population has increased by 1.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 797 in 2020.
The average household income in Halifax is $64,318 with a poverty rate of 29.49%. The median age in Halifax is 35.2 years: 28.3 years for males, and 38.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Halifax was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 606 | 94.54% |
| Two or more races | 22 | 3.43% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 1.56% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 271 | 2.37 | 53.9 | 46.1 |
| Non Family | 100 | 1.24 | 38 | 62 |
| Married | 90 | 2.86 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Female | 67 | 3.03 | 41.8 | 58.2 |
| Male | 14 | 4.07 | 35.7 | 64.3 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
53.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 13 | 3.26% |
| Associates Degree | 41 | 10.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 48 | 12.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 6 | 1.5% |
| High School Graduate | 160 | 40.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21 | 5.26% |
| Some College | 110 | 27.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 384 | 350 | 54 |
| Black | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,167 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $46,667 | $51,250 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,833 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,750 | $50,714 | $35,114 |
| Some College | $35,795 | $68,750 | $31,875 |
$38,750
Average Earnings
$50,714
Average Male
$35,114
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.51% of Halifax residents speak only English, while 0.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 604 | 186 | 30.79% |
| Multiple | 22 | 3 | 13.64% |
29.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.1%
Male Poverty Rate
25.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Halifax is White, with 30.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Halifax is Multiple, with 13.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 20.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.41% |
| Some College | 27.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 24.07% |
| High School | 17.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 30% |
| Female Employed | 23.03% |
| Male Employed | 8.7% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,208 | $64,833 |
| Households | $58,906 | $64,318 |
| Married Families | $69,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,000 | $53,893 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.0%
Male Marriage Rate
32.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
15
Number of Veterans
13
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Korea | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15 | 3.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.8%
Labor Force Participation
63%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.9%
Born in Halifax
98.6%
Native Born
1.4%
Foreign Born
1.4%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.6% of Halifax residents were born in the United States, with 81.9% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 820 | 2 | 0.24% |
| 2028 | 818 | 3 | 0.37% |
| 2027 | 815 | 3 | 0.37% |
| 2026 | 812 | 2 | 0.25% |
| 2025 | 810 | 3 | 0.37% |
| 2024 | 807 | 2 | 0.25% |
| 2023 | 805 | 12 | 1.51% |
| 2022 | 793 | -5 | -0.63% |
| 2021 | 798 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 2020 | 797 | -90 | -10.15% |
| 2019 | 887 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2018 | 888 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2017 | 887 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2016 | 886 | -3 | -0.34% |
| 2015 | 889 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2014 | 890 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 890 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2012 | 891 | -2 | -0.22% |
| 2011 | 893 | -2 | -0.22% |
| 2010 | 895 | 0 | 0% |