Halifax is a town located in Halifax County Virginia. Halifax has a 2024 population of 1,084. It is also the county seat of Halifax County. Halifax is currently declining at a rate of -0.64% annually and its population has decreased by -2.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,112 in 2020.
The average household income in Halifax is $79,418 with a poverty rate of 13.76%. The median age in Halifax is 56.1 years: 45.1 years for males, and 59.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Halifax was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 904 | 67.06% |
| Black or African American | 385 | 28.56% |
| Two or more races | 41 | 3.04% |
| Other race | 13 | 0.96% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 560 | 2.19 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Married | 248 | 2.89 | 94.4 | 5.6 |
| Non Family | 228 | 1.04 | 61 | 39 |
| Female | 83 | 3.2 | 39.8 | 60.2 |
| Male | 1 | 6 | 0 | 100 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
72.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 85 | 7.85% |
| Associates Degree | 59 | 5.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 189 | 17.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 174 | 16.07% |
| High School Graduate | 425 | 39.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25 | 2.31% |
| Some College | 126 | 11.63% |
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 | 766 | 680 | 295 |
| Black | 264 | 248 | 47 |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 30 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 25 | 22 | 10 |
| Other Race | 13 | 10 | 10 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 76.92%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,429 | $75,625 | $58,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $41,681 | $77,500 |
| High School Graduate | $16,667 | $0 | $16,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,888 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,392 | $40,951 | $32,841 |
| Some College | $31,500 | $31,250 | $0 |
$40,392
Average Earnings
$40,951
Average Male
$32,841
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.77% of Halifax residents speak only English, while 2.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 844 | 105 | 12.44% |
| Black | 323 | 63 | 19.5% |
13.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.54%
Male Poverty Rate
12.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Halifax is Black, with 19.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Halifax is White, with 12.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.47% |
| Some College | 8.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 65.63% |
| Female Employed | 16.49% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,500 | $104,652 |
| Households | $56,111 | $79,418 |
| Married Families | $129,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,313 | $40,331 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.4%
Male Marriage Rate
39.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
83
Number of Veterans
83
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 29 |
| First Gulf War | 26 |
| Second Gulf War | 24 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 23 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58 | 6.93% |
| Black | 25 | 7.74% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.6%
Labor Force Participation
43%
Employment Rate
5.7%
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
70.92%
Born in Halifax
98.66%
Native Born
1.34%
Foreign Born
0.96%
Non Citizen
0.37%
Naturalized
98.66% of Halifax residents were born in the United States, with 70.92% having been born in Virginia. 0.96% 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 | 1,049 | -7 | -0.66% |
| 2028 | 1,056 | -7 | -0.66% |
| 2027 | 1,063 | -7 | -0.65% |
| 2026 | 1,070 | -7 | -0.65% |
| 2025 | 1,077 | -7 | -0.65% |
| 2024 | 1,084 | -7 | -0.64% |
| 2023 | 1,091 | -9 | -0.82% |
| 2022 | 1,100 | -6 | -0.54% |
| 2021 | 1,106 | -6 | -0.54% |
| 2020 | 1,112 | -102 | -8.4% |
| 2019 | 1,214 | -7 | -0.57% |
| 2018 | 1,221 | -2 | -0.16% |
| 2017 | 1,223 | -7 | -0.57% |
| 2016 | 1,230 | -5 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 1,235 | -4 | -0.32% |
| 2014 | 1,239 | -7 | -0.56% |
| 2013 | 1,246 | -45 | -3.49% |
| 2012 | 1,291 | 12 | 0.94% |
| 2011 | 1,279 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1,279 | 0 | 0% |