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 $75,444 with a poverty rate of 15.12%. The median age in Halifax is 56.8 years: 45.8 years for males, and 61.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Halifax was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 924 | 70% |
| Black or African American | 341 | 25.83% |
| Two or more races | 41 | 3.11% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.76% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 555 | 2.11 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
| Married | 251 | 2.78 | 98 | 2 |
| Non Family | 233 | 1.02 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
| Female | 68 | 3.28 | 45.6 | 54.4 |
| Male | 3 | 4 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.11
Average Household Size
73.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 104 | 9.45% |
| Associates Degree | 80 | 7.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 177 | 16.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 151 | 13.71% |
| High School Graduate | 419 | 38.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 3.09% |
| Some College | 136 | 12.35% |
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 | 779 | 680 | 272 |
| Black | 274 | 244 | 39 |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 29 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 16 | 12 | 0 |
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 6 |
| Other Race | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 60%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,297 | $68,393 | $55,962 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,833 | $0 | $64,643 |
| High School Graduate | $16,336 | $0 | $16,207 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $15,363 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,375 | $34,250 | $25,966 |
| Some College | $27,067 | $30,139 | $26,477 |
$29,375
Average Earnings
$34,250
Average Male
$25,966
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.54% of Halifax residents speak only English, while 2.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 857 | 125 | 14.59% |
| Black | 264 | 52 | 19.7% |
15.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.31%
Male Poverty Rate
14.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Halifax is Black, with 19.7% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Halifax is White, with 14.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.63% |
| Some College | 8.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 65.71% |
| Female Employed | 19.44% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,875 | $105,193 |
| Households | $52,679 | $75,444 |
| Married Families | $119,063 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,956 | $34,018 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.7%
Male Marriage Rate
40.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
110
Number of Veterans
110
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 40 |
| Second Gulf War | 36 |
| First Gulf War | 24 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 39 |
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 75+ | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77 | 9.29% |
| Black | 33 | 10.34% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 31.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.58%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.3%
Labor Force Participation
41.4%
Employment Rate
6.5%
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
72.27%
Born in Halifax
98.18%
Native Born
1.82%
Foreign Born
1.06%
Non Citizen
0.76%
Naturalized
98.18% of Halifax residents were born in the United States, with 72.27% having been born in Virginia. 1.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
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% |